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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs Database Annual Report: Evolving Indications, Outcomes, and Scientific Partnerships
ConclusionsWith the evolution of MCS, patient phenotype and outcomes are also changing over time. CF LVAD support is increasingly being used in the less ill patient phenotype and more patients are supported for destination therapy. Mean survival is now approaching 5 years, but adverse events, especially neurologic events, continue to have a detrimental impact on the success of CF LVAD support.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 26, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Neurologic Deficit Following Aortic Arch Replacement: The Influence of the Aortic Atherosclerosis
ConclusionsAtherothrombotic lesions found by objectively graded computed tomography were predictors of neurologic deficit. Retrograde perfusion in the presence of a distal atherothrombotic lesion should be avoided whenever possible. Strategies based on the full assessment of the whole aortic morphology appear to be mandatory. Anticoagulation therapy should be performed very carefully to avoid intracranial hemorrhagic changes.Graphical abstract
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 31, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Risk Prediction Model for Major Adverse Outcome in Proximal Thoracic Aortic Surgery
ConclusionsThe current study identified risk factors for major adverse outcome after proximal thoracic aortic surgery with hypothermic circulatory arrest for degenerative pathology. The proposed simple, accurate model can quantify risk and facilitate physician-patient counseling before possible surgical intervention.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of Bleeding Revision on Outcomes after Left-Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
ConclusionsA bleeding revision is associated with significantly reduced survival and substantially increased morbidity during LVAD support. Pre-, intra- and post-operative prophylactic strategies may help to prevent this life-threatening complication.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 6, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
The Addition of Aortic Root Procedures during Elective Arch Surgery Does Not Confer Added Morbidity nor Mortality
ConclusionsThe addition of an aortic root procedure during elective aortic arch surgery lengthens cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic crossclamp times but does not increase postoperative morbidity nor mortality.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 7, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Transcarotid Versus Transapical and Transaortic Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
ConclusionsTranscarotid compared to transapical and transaortic access for TAVR is associated with shorter length of stay, fewer transfusions, more frequent discharge to home and better 2-year survival.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 15, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Physician-Modified Thoracic Stent-Grafts for the arch after surgical treatment of type A dissection
ConclusionsThe use of physician modified thoracic stent-grafts for the treatment of dissecting aortic arch aneurysm after surgical treatment of acute type A dissection is both feasible and effective. Durability concerns will need to be assessed in future studies.Graphical abstract
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 20, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Complete Sternal-Sparing HeartMate 3 Implantation: A Case Series of 10 Consecutive Patients
ConclusionsOur early outcomes suggest that the CSS approach may reduce the incidence of right ventricular failure, bleeding, intubation time, and intensive care unit length of stay. Further studies are needed to fully elucidate the advantages of CSS LVAD implantation compared with median sternotomy.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 27, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Tracheostomy After Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Risk Factors and Outcomes
ConclusionsPatients who undergo tracheostomy after TAAA repair have a high risk of early and late mortality, as well as prolonged hospitalization. Strategies for improving survival outcomes in tracheostomy patients warrant investigation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 29, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Outcomes of Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery Have Improved in the Modern Era
ConclusionsIn the current era with careful patient selection and periprocedural management, isolated TV surgery can be performed with lower morbidity and mortality than has traditionally been reported with good long term survival. These outcomes can also serve as a benchmark for catheter-based tricuspid valve intervention outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 2, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Relationship of Aortic Stiffness to Exercise and Ventricular Volumes in Single Ventricles
ConclusionsSV patients with reconstructed aortas demonstrate increased aortic stiffness, increasing afterload on the ventricle. Native DAo stiffness distal to the reconstruction is inversely correlated with exercise performance, presumably to decrease impedance mismatch maintaining homogeneity of the aortic wall. This information suggests a possible mechanism for decreased exercise performance in SV patients with aortic reconstructions.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 6, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Survival Following Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-What Causes Late Mortality?
ConclusionsThis study, using two independent sources to verify vital status and cause of mortality, confirms that survival following septal myectomy is excellent. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy was identified as the primary cause of death in less than 20%, with mortality in most patients unrelated to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 10, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
The Buffalo Trunk Technique for Aortic Arch Reconstruction
ConclusionsThe benefits of a hybrid approach to the frozen elephant trunk can be attained without the complex industry available technology as presented by our technique, the Buffalo Trunk. Evolution of this approach has facilitated shorter circulatory arrest time, and subsequently overall decreased operative times without compromising outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 12, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
Open Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repairs in Patients Younger than 50 Years Old
ConclusionsPatients under 50 years old with D/TAAA have low surgical risks and open repairs can be performed with excellent short-term and durable long-term results. Open surgical repairs should be considered initially in younger patients requiring D/TAAA repairs. HTAD warrants closer postoperative surveillance.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 19, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
The Impact of Preoperative Clopidogrel on Outcomes Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
ConclusionsCABG can be safely performed in patients with recent Clopidogrel exposure with no increased risk of early or late mortality. However, CABG should be delayed for at least 5 days if clinically feasible to minimize transfusions and reoperation risk. In patients with more urgent indications, delaying CABG at least 3 days can mitigate but not eliminate the increased bleeding risk.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 28, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
