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Is moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest with selective antegrade cerebral perfusion superior to deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in elective aortic arch surgery?
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether moderate hypothermia circulatory arrest with selective antegrade cerebral perfusion (SACP) is more beneficial than deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in elective aortic arch surgery. Altogether, 1028 papers were found using the reported search, of which 6 represented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The authors, journal, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes and results of these papers are tabulated. There were four retrospective obser...
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - August 21, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Poon, S. S., Estrera, A., Oo, A., Field, M. Tags: Extracorporeal circulation Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Results of surgical aortic valve replacement and transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with previous coronary artery bypass grafting
CONCLUSIONS Reported differences in mortality and morbidity after TaTAVR and RAVR reflect differences in baseline risk profiles. Given the lower trend for renal complications, patients at higher perioperative renal risk might be better served by TaTAVR.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - May 25, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Onorati, F., D'Onofrio, A., Biancari, F., Salizzoni, S., De Feo, M., Agrifoglio, M., Mariscalco, G., Lucchetti, V., Messina, A., Musumeci, F., Santarpino, G., Esposito, G., Santini, F., Magagna, P., Beghi, C., Aiello, M., Ratta, E. D., Savini, C., Troise, Tags: Molecular biology, Transplantation - heart, Basic research vascular Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Brachiocephalic artery access in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a valuable alternative: 3-year institutional experience
CONCLUSIONS TAVI implantation through the brachiocephalic artery is safe and feasible. The distance between the point of access and the aortic valve annulus is short, improving catheter stability and implant site accuracy. We consider it to be a valuable alternative in patients without femoral access.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - November 17, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Philipsen, T. E., Collas, V. M., Rodrigus, I. E., Salgado, R. A., Paelinck, B. P., Vrints, C. M., Bosmans, J. M. Tags: Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Impact of age on outcomes following continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation
CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that LVAD therapy can be used in the older patients with acceptable mortality and morbidity, and age alone should not be used as the sole criterion for exclusion from LVAD implantation.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - May 28, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lushaj, E. B., Badami, A., Osaki, S., Murray, M., Leverson, G., Lozonschi, L., Akhter, S., Kohmoto, T. Tags: Peripheral vascular Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

What is the best approach in a patient with a failed aortic bioprosthetic valve: transcatheter aortic valve replacement or redo aortic valve replacement?
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve replacement (viv-TAVR) or redo aortic valve replacement (rAVR) is the best strategy in a patient with a degenerative bioprosthetic aortic valve. Altogether, 162 papers were found using the reported search, of which 12 represented the best evidence to answer the question. The authors, journal, date, country of publication, patient group, study type, outcomes and results of papers are tabulated. The results of the studies provided interesting results. All the studies ...
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - May 28, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tourmousoglou, C., Rao, V., Lalos, S., Dougenis, D. Tags: Lung - cancer, Trachea and bronchi, Congestive Heart Failure, Transplantation - heart, Valve disease, Vascular malformations Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Recent thoraco-abdominal aortic repair outcomes using moderate-to-deep hypothermia combined with targeted reconstruction of the Adamkiewicz artery
CONCLUSIONS Moderate-to-deep hypothermia combined with targeted reconstruction of the AKA provided satisfactory outcomes with thoraco-abdominal aortic repair, particularly for spinal cord protection.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - April 22, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tanaka, H., Minatoya, K., Sasaki, H., Seike, Y., Itonaga, T., Oda, T., Kobayashi, J. Tags: Pericardium Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Does concomitant tricuspid annuloplasty increase perioperative mortality and morbidity when correcting left-sided valve disease?
In conclusion, there is good evidence to support that tricuspid annuloplasty is a low-risk procedure and concomitant TV repair does not significantly increase the perioperative mortality and morbidity when correcting left-sided valve disease.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - December 18, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Zhu, T.-Y., Wang, J.-G., Meng, X. Tags: Basic research vascular Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

003 * early and mid-term outcome of secondary interventions after thoracic endovascular aortic repair
Conclusion: Secondary surgical procedures after TEVAR can be performed with low mortality and morbidity rate, despite severe preoperative conditions of patients. Achieving acceptable outcomes after open surgical correction suggested that many patients with complex aortic pathologies can benefit from conventional surgery during primary intervention.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nozdrzykowski, M., Garbade, J., Etz, C. D., Luehr, M., Schmidt, A., Misfeld, M., Borger, M., Mohr, F. Tags: EACTS/STS aortic session: Controversies in treating the distal aorta with and without previous proximal repair: Wire or knife Source Type: research

004 * distal aortic reintervention after surgery for acute type a aortic dissection: open versus endovascular repair
Conclusion: Endovascular intervention for distal aortic pathologies after type A dissection surgical repair is associated with lower in-hospital mortality, better survival and does not increase the need for later reinterventions.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rylski, B., Beyersdorf, F., Desai, N., Siepe, M., Kari, F., Vallabhajosyula, P., Milewski, R. K., Bavaria, J. E. Tags: EACTS/STS aortic session: How to treat type B aortic dissection: One question, many answers, which solution? Source Type: research

019 * is antiplatelet therapy required in heartmate ii patients? preliminary results from the european trace study
Conclusion: This preliminary analysis of the observational TRACE-EU study suggests that managing HMII patients with a vitamin K antagonist without aspirin may help to reduce the incidence of major bleeding without increasing the risk of thrombo-embolic events including ischaemic stroke and device thrombosis. Further prospective studies are needed.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schmitto, J. D., Litzler, P. Y., Berchtold-Herz, M., Flecher, E., Zimpfer, D., Damme, L., Sundareswaran, K., Netuka, I. Tags: Left ventricular assist devices: Softening the blow Source Type: research

067-I * TREATMENT OF AORTIC VALVE STENOSIS: FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH AN INTEGRATED 360{degrees} APPROACH IN A HIGH-VOLUME CENTRE
Conclusion: The "One Heart–One Team" approach, offering all treatment strategies, techniques and devices, allows a tailor-made, patient-orientated surgery and is of utmost importance for offering an individualised treatment option for almost every patient in almost every risk constellation.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wilbring, M., Taut, T., Ibrahim, K., Matschke, K., Kappert, U. Tags: Adult cardiac rapid response 1 Source Type: research

098 * long-term results of the david procedure in patients with acute type a aortic dissection
Conclusion: The David procedure certainly provides a challenging option to treat selected young patients with AI in the presence of AAD. However, current data suggest that it is safe and feasible even in emergency cases. Long-term valve-related events are rare and aortic valve function remains stable for many years.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Miskovic, A., Monsefi, N., Salem, R., Moritz, A., Zierer, A. Tags: Aortic valve sparing include me, remodel me but spare me Source Type: research

132 * temporary extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation
Conclusion: Temporary ECMO support is a safe and effective alternative to traditional temporary RVAD support in patients after LVAD implantation.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Riebandt, J., Haberl, T., Wiedemann, D., Simon, P., Moayedifar, R., Schloeglhofer, T., Laufer, G., Zimpfer, D. Tags: Left ventricular assist device 2 Source Type: research

135 * coronary artery bypass surgery without cardioplegia: early results in 8515 patients
Conclusion: Isolated CABG with CPB using non-cardioplegic methods proved highly secure, with low mortality and morbidity.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Antunes, P. E., Oliveira, J., Prieto, D., Coutinho, G. F., Correia, P., Branco, C. F., Antunes, M. J. Tags: Technical aspects of coronary bypass graft surgery Source Type: research

164 * decision-making in aortic root surgery in marfan syndrome: bleeding, thromboembolism and risk of reintervention after valve-sparing or mechanical aortic root replacement
Conclusion: The calculated annual failure rate after VSRR using the reimplantation technique was lower than the annual risk for thromboembolic or bleeding events. As the perioperative risk of reinterventions after VSRR itself is low, patients might benefit from VSRR even if they have to undergo redo surgery during follow-up.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schoenhoff, F., Langhammer, B., Reineke, D., Kadner, A., Carrel, T. Tags: Proximal thoracic aortic pathology: Variations on a theme Source Type: research

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