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SYNTAX and Coronary Artery Calcium Score Predict Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation in the Ascending Aorta
CONCLUSIONS: CAC score and ACS are strongly correlated with the complexity of coronary arteries in CABG patients. The total CAC score (≥ 400 AU) was independently associated with the degree of SS (>37). To prevent MACCE and mortality in CABG patients, we suggest the measurement of CAC score accompanied with ACS using MDCT as a non-invasive method. Highlight points: • Atherosclerotic plaque formation in aorta and coronary arteries are the main risk factors for stroke and infarction in CABG operations. •SYNTAX score value and aortic atherosclerosis levels are directly correlated. •SYNTAX score may predict the comp...
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - December 28, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ismail Haberal Mehmet Balli Esra Ert ürk Tekin Ayhan Uysal Sadiye Deniz Ozsoy Mehmet Ali Yesiltas Doga ç Oksen Sebnem Batur Hulya Yilmaz Ak Bahar Aydinli Source Type: research

Does Mitral Valve Calcium In Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement Portend Worse Survival?
ConclusionsConservative approach to treat MAC achieves satisfactory results. Patients with MAC have significant comorbidities contributing to a worse survival though MAC in itself is not a risk factor for mortality.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - November 3, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Avoiding coronary obstruction after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Is it the skirt or what's inside that counts?
In this issue of the Journal, Chu and colleagues1 posit that coronary obstruction in patients at high risk undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) may be mitigated by the unique engagement mechanism and protective skirt of the ACURATE TA device (Symetis Inc, Ecublens, Switzerland). Initial obstacles with TAVR, including stroke, vascular complications, and paravalvular leak (PVL) have seen marked improvements through case selection and device design; however, the rare and lethal complication of coronary artery obstruction remains vexing, particularly in patients at high risk with small aortic diameters, low...
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 20, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohamad Alkhouli, Vinay Badhwar Tags: Editorial commentary Source Type: research

Does Deficiency of Vitamin D Increase New Onset Atrial Fibrillation after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery?
CONCLUSION: This study has shown that deficiency of vitamin D is associated with new onset AF post-CABG surgery. PMID: 27585197 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - September 2, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Emren SV, Aldemir M, Ada F Tags: Heart Surg Forum Source Type: research

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