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Stented Versus Stentless Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Small Aortic Root: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Objective The aim of the study was to compare hemodynamic and perioperative outcomes of stented against stentless aortic valve replacement in patients with small aortic root (21 mm or less). Methods A comprehensive search was undertaken among the four major databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Ovid) to identify all randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials comparing stentless to stented bioprosthetic valves in small aortic root patients. Odds ratios, weighted mean differences, or standardized mean differences and their 95% confidence intervals were analyzed. Results A total of seven studies with a total of 9...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Myocardial Protection and Financial Considerations of Custodiol Cardioplegia in Minimally Invasive and Open Valve Surgery
Objective: Single-dose antegrade crystalloid cardioplegia with Custodiol-HTK (histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate) has been used for many years. Its safety and efficacy were established in experimental and clinical studies. It is beneficial in complex valve surgery because it provides a long period of myocardial protection with a single dose. Thus, valve procedures (minimally invasive or open) can be performed with limited interruption. The aim of this study is to compare the use of Custodiol-HTK cardioplegia with traditional blood cardioplegia in patients undergoing minimally invasive and open valve surgery. Methods: A si...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Transaortic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Concomitant Off Pump Revascularization
We present 4 successfully combined off-pump procedures consisting of a transcatheter aortic valve implantation (Edwards SAPIEN XT) via the transaortic approach and an off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. All patients were discharged free from stroke, myocardial infarction, or access site complications either to rehabilitation facility or to the referring hospital with none or trace aortic regurgitation and patent grafts. These cases confirm the feasibility of those combined operations and should be considered as realistic alternative for surgical treatment in high-risk patients who are clearly identified to benefit fr...
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research