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Conventional versus rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement: a single-centre comparison between the Edwards Magna valve and its rapid-deployment successor
CONCLUSIONS We conclude that this rapid-deployment valve probably facilitates minimally invasive surgery. Furthermore, a subgroup analysis showed reduced transvalvular gradients in smaller valve sizes compared with the conventionally implanted valve of the same type. The favourable haemodynamic profile and the potentially different spectrum of valve-related adverse events should be addressed in further clinical trials.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - May 25, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andreas, M., Wallner, S., Habertheuer, A., Rath, C., Schauperl, M., Binder, T., Beitzke, D., Rosenhek, R., Loewe, C., Wiedemann, D., Kocher, A., Laufer, G. Tags: Transplantation - heart, Basic research vascular Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Full sternotomy versus right anterior minithoracotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement in octogenarians: a propensity-matched study
CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive AVR through right anterior minithoracotomy can be safely performed in patients aged ≥80 years with acceptable morbidity and mortality rates. It is an expeditious and effective alternative to full sternotomy AVR and might be associated with lower postoperative stroke incidence, earlier extubation and shorter hospital stay.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - May 28, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gilmanov, D., Farneti, P. A., Ferrarini, M., Santarelli, F., Murzi, M., Miceli, A., Solinas, M., Glauber, M. Tags: Myocardial protection, Transplantation - heart Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Post-heart transplantation outcome of HeartMate II-bridged recipients requiring unplanned concomitant temporary right ventricular mechanical support
CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that heart transplant recipients who required unplanned RV mechanical support after LVAD implantation achieved comparable rates of early graft loss, post-transplant renal failure and stroke rate in comparison with patients bridged with an isolated HeartMate II assist device. Three-year graft survival was equivalent between those two groups. Given the small sample size, further studies involving more patients are needed to support or challenge our conclusions.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - February 12, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Urban, M., Pirk, J., Szarszoi, O., Besik, J., Netuka, I. Tags: Minimally invasive surgery, Peripheral vascular, Aorto-iliac disease Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

302 * full sternotomy versus right anterior mini-thoracotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement in octogenarians: a propensity matched study
Conclusion: Minimally invasive AVR through RAMT can be safely performed in patients aged ≥80 years with acceptable morbidity and mortality rates. It is an expeditious and effective alternative to full sternotomy AVR and might be associated with lower stroke incidence.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gilmanov, D. S., Farneti, P. A., Ferrarini, M., Santarelli, F., Murzi, M., Miceli, A., Solinas, M., Glauber, M. Tags: Infective endocarditis and outcomes Source Type: research

Characterization of dysfunctional remote myocardium in left ventricular anterior aneurysms and improvements following surgical ventricular restoration using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: preliminary results
CONCLUSIONS In patients with chronic ischaemic heart disease with LV aneurysms/large areas of scar, improvements in the remote myocardial MMV and WT underline LV systolic function improvements after SVR. The persistence of myocardial WT in early diastole is the likely mechanism for incomplete or absence of relief of LV diastolic dysfunction by SVR.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - August 14, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Adhyapak, S. M., Menon, P. G., Parachuri, V. R., Shetty, D. P., Fantini, F. Tags: Coronary disease, Electrophysiology - arrhythmias, Minimally invasive surgery, Molecular biology Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Is a minimally invasive approach for resection of benign cardiac masses superior to standard full sternotomy?
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was ‘is a minimally invasive approach for resection of benign cardiac masses superior to standard full sternotomy?’ A total of 50 papers were found using the reported search, of which, 11 represented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The authors, country, journal, date of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes and results of these papers are tabulated. All 11 papers were retrospective studies, from which 4 were case–control studies comparing the minima...
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - May 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pineda, A. M., Santana, O., Cortes-Bergoderi, M., Lamelas, J. Tags: Adult Cardiac Source Type: research