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Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Conclusions For selected patients, HCR is associated with a faster postoperative recovery as well as similar short-term and long-term outcomes when compared with standard on-pump CABG.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 22, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Coronary Revascularization with Single Versus Bilateral Mammary Arteries: Is It Time to Change?
Conclusions In a large regional experience BIMA is associated with no upfront risk of adverse events and improved long-term survival compared to SIMA. Our results indicate that BIMA conduits should be considered more frequently during CABG due to their demonstrated survival advantage.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 15, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Cardiac Surgery Outcomes in Abdominal Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Conclusions Previous history of abdominal transplant is associated with an increased 30-day incidence of stroke after cardiac surgery. Abdominal transplant does not affect 30-day mortality after cardiac surgery, whereas long-term survival is significantly reduced. Regular patient follow-up and prevention and early treatment of postoperative complications are key to patient survival.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 16, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Comparison of Endoaortic and Transthoracic Aortic Clamping in Less-Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
Conclusions Despite recent concerns arising about EAC, this large multicenter study shows equivalence in terms of safety and effectiveness of this technique compared with TTC. Reduction in postoperative bleeding was observed in the EAC group despite the higher rate of complex redo cases.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 16, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Direct Aortic Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using a Self-Expanding Device
Conclusions When femoral access is not feasible, DA access allows effective delivery of the valve but incurs an increased risk of death and adverse events, potentially the result of procedural differences.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 21, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Assessment of Commonly Used Frailty Markers for High- and Extreme-Risk Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Conclusions Among high- and extreme-risk patients undergoing TAVR, our new frailty model was more discriminative of 30-day mortality than The Society of Thoracic Surgeons predicted risk of mortality. New cutoff values for frailty indicators were identified and will require further validation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - November 16, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Does Surgical Ablation Energy Source Affect Long-Term Success of the Concomitant Cox Maze Procedure?
Conclusions Concomitant CM procedures performed with cryothermal energy alone or combined with bipolar radiofrequency ablation are safe and exceedingly effective. The association of cryothermal energy alone with higher rates of sinus rhythm and stroke reduction should be investigated further.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 17, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The Standardized Concept of Moderate-to-Mild ( ≥28°C) Systemic Hypothermia During Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for All-Comers in Aortic Arch Surgery: Single-Center Experience in 587 Consecutive Patients Over a 15-Year Period
Conclusions Current data suggest that selective ACP in combination with moderate-to-mild systemic hypothermia offers sufficient neurologic and visceral organ protection to all-comers requiring aortic arch surgery without pathological or procedural limitations.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 17, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes for Low-Risk Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: A Benchmark for Aortic Valve Technology
Conclusions Low-risk patients undergoing surgical AVR in the current era have excellent results. The most common complications were atrial fibrillation and bleeding. These real-world results should provide additional context for upcoming transcatheter clinical trial data.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 11, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Florida Sleeve Procedure Is Durable and Improves Aortic Valve Function in Marfan Syndrome Patients
Conclusions The FS procedure can be performed safely in Marfan syndrome patients with immediate improvement in aortic valve function. Long-term survival and freedom from reoperation rates are encouraging.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 12, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes of Antegrade Stent Graft Deployment During Hybrid Aortic Arch Repair
Conclusions Hybrid repair of complex aortic arch pathology with antegrade stent graft deployment can be performed safely with high technical success while obviating the need for a second operation. Reasonable midterm survival can be anticipated; however, older age, preoperative coagulopathy, and postoperative acute kidney injury are factors associated with poor outcome.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 10, 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

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

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

Prolonged Cross-Clamping During Aortic Valve Replacement Is an Independent Predictor of Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality: Analysis of the Japan Cardiovascular Surgery Database
Conclusions Prolonged ACCD offers an independent predictor of postoperative morbidity and mortality after isolated AVR for AS despite recent technologic advances and surgical refinements.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 10, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

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