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Technical improvements in carotid revascularization based on the mechanism of procedural stroke.
In conclusion, this review provides an overview of the pathophysiological mechanism of stroke following carotid revascularization (both CAS and CEA) and of the technical improvements that have contributed to reducing this stroke risk. PMID: 30827087 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - February 28, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fassaert LM, de Borst GJ Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research

Monitoring Left Atrial Pressure With a Useful Epidural Catheter.
Conclusion: This is a simple, easy, and safe technique for wide use in congenital cardiac surgery patients. PMID: 30084773 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - June 14, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Arnaz A, Altun D Tags: Heart Surg Forum Source Type: research

Single trans ‐septal access technique for left atrial intracardiac echocardiography to guide left atrial appendage closure
ConclusionsThis initial experience suggests that LAA occlusion with the Amplatzer Amulet device using ICE guidance from the left atrium via a single trans‐septal technique is feasible and safe.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - August 24, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Daniel Aguirre, Christian Pincetti, Luis Perez, Carlos Deck, Mario Alfaro, Maria Jesus Vergara, Gabriel Maluenda Tags: Valvular and Structural Heart Diseases Source Type: research

Surgical treatment for pseudo-occlusion of the internal carotid artery
CONCLUSIONS Surgical treatment for carotid artery pseudo-occlusion is safe and effective.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - April 22, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Desole, A., Campanile, F., Tosato, F., Milite, D. Tags: Neurostimulation Vascular Source Type: research