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Valve-Sparing Root Replacement vs Composite Valve Grafting in Aortic Root Dilation: A Meta-Analysis
ConclusionsAortic valve sparing appears to be safe, and associated with reduced late mortality, thromboembolism/stroke and bleeding compared with composite valve grafting. Late durability is equivalent. Aortic valve sparing should be considered in patients with favorable aortic valve morphology.Graphical abstract
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 23, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

TAVR After Prior Mitral Valve Surgery: Results from the Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry
ConclusionsPatients with prior SMVR undergoing TAVR had similar 30-day outcomes, slightly higher 1-year mortality, and no increase in early PVL compared to those without previous SMVR. Prior SMVR should not preclude TAVR in appropriately selected patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 24, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Association Between Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Clinical Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
ConclusionsPRBC transfusion in patients undergoing TAVR is associated with an increased incidence of adverse outcomes during hospitalization, at 30-day and 1-year follow-up.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 13, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Clinical Outcomes of Mitral Valve Reoperations in the United States: An Analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database
ConclusionsDespite a high-risk patient profile, surgical outcomes of reoperative MVS were acceptable, particularly in elective cases with prior mitral valve surgery and without endocarditis.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 24, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Aortic Valve Reoperation After Stentless Bioprosthesis: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes
ConclusionsAortic valve reoperation after stentless valve implantation can be performed with low operative mortality and favorable long-term survival.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Aortic Valve Reoperation Following Stentless Bioprosthesis: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes
Conclusions Aortic valve reoperation following stentless valve implantation can be performed with low operative mortality and favorable long-term survival.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 4, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Sixteen-Year Experience of David and Bentall Procedures in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Conclusions Both the David and Bentall procedures are appropriate surgical approaches for aortic root replacement in select patients with an acute type A aortic dissection.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 16, 2018 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

Intermediate Clinical and Hemodynamic Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Conclusions Our data show that TAVI has good early and intermediate-term clinical and hemodynamic outcomes in high-risk or inoperable patients with severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis. PVL of any grade has a significant impact on survival.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 24, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Nonagenarians
Conclusions Extreme-aged nonagenarian patients may have excellent outcomes from TAVR at 30-day and midterm follow-up. Alternative access TAVR is associated with higher morbidity and mortality than transfemoral TAVR. Referral for TAVR of nonagenarians should not be precluded based on age alone.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 17, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Comparison of 30-Day Outcomes of Transfemoral Versus Transapical Approach for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Single-Center US Experience
Conclusions The TA approach has similar early safety outcomes when compared with the TF approach. The TA approach is more procedurally efficient when compared with the TF approach.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 6, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Simultaneous Carotid Artery Stenting and Heart Surgery: Expanded Experience of Hybrid Surgical Procedures
Conclusions Same-day hybrid approach appeared safe in terms of early and long-term results not only for CAS and isolated CABG but also for CAS and noncoronary isolated procedures. In complex cases, the rate of stroke and myocardial infarction seemed low; in-hospital mortality, as expected, was higher. Long-term survival appeared similarly satisfactory, thus confirming the hybrid approach as a valid therapeutic option for all patients with significant internal carotid artery stenosis associated with coronary and other cardiac lesions, at least for noncomplex cases.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 19, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

A Randomized Multicenter Trial of Minimally Invasive Rapid Deployment Versus Conventional Full Sternotomy Aortic Valve Replacement
Conclusions RDAVR by the MIS approach is associated with significantly reduced myocardial ischemic time and better valvular hemodynamic function than FS-AVR with a conventional stented bioprosthesis. Rapid deployment valves may facilitate the performance of MIS-AVR.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 30, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research