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Stroke Volume Ratio Predicts Redilatation of the Right Ventricle After Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Conclusions The preoperative stroke volume ratio can predict redilatation of the right ventricle after pulmonary valve replacement and the degree of right ventricular myocardial fibrosis.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 25, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The Carotid Artery As a Preferred Alternative Access Route For Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Conclusions In our US community hospital setting, TC-TAVR is a safe alternative to TF-TAVR in appropriate patients and has evolved to be our alternative access route of choice if TF access is not feasible.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 6, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Should We Ablate Atrial Fibrillation During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement?
Conclusions Concomitant AF ablation in patients with AF undergoing CABG or AVR or both does not increase perioperative rates of mortality or morbidity. Moreover, concomitant AF ablation is effective at reducing postoperative AF burden and increases mid-term AF-free survival.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 2, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Surgically Corrected Mitral Regurgitation During Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Is Associated With Low Recurrence Rate and Improved Midterm Survival
Conclusions The LVAD patients with surgically corrected MR had improved midterm hemodynamics and survival compared with spontaneously resolved MR, along with low recurrence of MR. Aggressive surgical mitral valve intervention during LVAD implantation may be recommended.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 16, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Central Repair With Antegrade TEVAR for Malperfusion Syndromes in Acute Debakey I Aortic Dissection
Conclusions Standard repair with antegrade TEVAR of the DTA for acute DeBakey I aortic dissection presenting with malperfusion syndromes can be safely performed. Further, true lumen stabilization achieved through DTA TEVAR may provide a survival benefit in patients with distal multiorgan malperfusion.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 16, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Clinical Significance of Spontaneous Echo Contrast on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Conclusions SEC on VA-ECMO resulted in an increased risk of intracardiac thrombus and stroke. Maintaining pulsatility while the patient is on ECMO may result in a decreased chance of developing SEC and stroke.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 16, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Venovenous Versus Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Adult Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Precannulation Hemodynamic Support: A Review of the ELSO Registry
Conclusions In this review of ARDS patients requiring pre-ECMO hemodynamic support, VV ECMO was not associated with worse survival or complication rates compared with VA ECMO. These data suggest that, in appropriately selected patients, it may be reasonable to initially institute VV ECMO support, reserving VA ECMO for conversion for refractory hypotension.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 9, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Early Prognosis of Reduction Ascending Aortoplasty in Patients With Aortic Valve Disease: A Single Center ’s Experience
Conclusions Reduction ascending aortoplasty shows good early results in patients with aortic valve disease and dilatation of the ascending aorta. Redilatation tends to happen in patients with BAV, and long-term follow-up is necessary.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 18, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Improved Outcomes of Total Arterial Myocardial Revascularization in Elderly Patients at Long-Term Follow-Up: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
Conclusions Total arterial myocardial revascularization in elderly patients is associated with a reduced late incidence of cardiac-related mortality and major cerebral and cardiovascular events compared with the use of saphenous grafts, thereby providing improved long-term benefits also in this specific subset of patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 18, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Postoperative Hypoglycemia Is Associated With Worse Outcomes After Cardiac Operations
Conclusions Postoperative hypoglycemia is associated with both mortality and major morbidity after cardiac operations. The combination of both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia represents a substantial increase in risk. Although it remains unclear whether hypoglycemia is a cause, an early warning sign, or a result of adverse events, this study suggests that hypoglycemia may be an important event in the postoperative period after cardiac operations.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 18, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes of a Less-Invasive Approach for Proximal Aortic Operations
Conclusions A J incision is a feasible technique for primary isolated elective proximal aortic operations, with a low risk of complications similar to those of full sternotomy, but with the advantages of shorter intensive care unit and hospital stays, lower costs, and better cosmesis.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 18, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Predictors of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A  Bayesian Analysis
Conclusions This prospective Bayesian analysis identified five independent preoperative predictors of POAF after isolated CABG with cardiopulmonary bypass: CHA2DS2-VASc score, severe obesity, preoperative β-blocker use, preoperative antiplatelet therapy, and renal failure. The main interest in the CHA2DS2-VASc score as a predictor of POAF is that it is a simple and widely used bedside tool. Patients with these independent predictors of POAF may constitute a target population to test preventive strategies, such as non-antiarrhythmic and antiarrhythmic drugs.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 18, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Aortic Remodeling After Endovascular Repair of Complicated Acute Type B Aortic  Dissection
Conclusions TEVAR for complicated aTBAD results in low 30-day and 1-year mortality rates, with higher reintervention rates than observed with open operations. TEVAR is effective in thrombosing and stabilizing the size of the thoracic FL. The abdominal aortic FL remains patent and must be carefully scrutinized for long-term aneurysm formation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 17, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Clinical Outcomes of the David V Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Compared With Bioprosthetic Valve-Conduits for Aortic Root Aneurysms
Conclusions VSRR and BIO result in equivalent operative mortality and morbidity with similar midterm survival and valve durability. VSRR is an effective alternative to BIO for aortic root pathologic conditions; however, careful patient selection is paramount.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 10, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement Plus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Composite Score: A Report of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Quality Measurement Task Force
Conclusions An STS composite performance measure was developed for MVRR + CABG operations. This measure may be useful for outcome assessment, quality improvement, patient counseling, clinical research, and public reporting.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 6, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research