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Long-Term Follow-Up of Cardiac Rhythm in 320 Patients After the Cox-Maze III Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation
Conclusions In a single-moment electrocardiogram evaluation 9 years after the cut-and-sew CM-III, 82% of patients were in sinus rhythm or other regular supraventricular rhythm. These findings support a long-lasting positive effect of the CM-III procedure, which is relevant when evaluating current nonpharmacologic therapies for AF.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 2, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients With Severe Mitral Annular Calcification
Conclusions In patients with severe mitral annular calcification undergoing mitral valve surgery, complete annular decalcification and reconstruction yields favorable outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - November 4, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Impact of Atrial Fibrillation Duration on the Success of First-Time Concomitant Cox Maze Procedures
Conclusions Longer AF duration significantly impacted CM success and may result from extensive tissue remodeling. Patients with longer AF duration can expect reasonable success rates, especially when on AAD, and low stroke rates during follow-up. Cryoablation may reduce AF duration impact on success compared with combined bipolar radiofrequency and cryothermia.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 27, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Hospital Readmissions After Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Incidence, Causes, and Cost Analysis
Conclusions Gastrointestinal bleeding and CF-LVAD–related infections were the leading causes of readmission. Patients with a CF-LVAD spent 93% of their time out of hospital after implantation, and readmissions did not have a negative impact on long-term survival. New approaches to minimize these adverse events will continue to improve the efficacy and decrease the cost of CF-LVAD therapy.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Variation in Warfarin Thromboprophylaxis After Mitral Valve Repair: Does Equipoise Exist and Is a Randomized Trial Warranted? ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC
Conclusions At present, half of patients are prescribed warfarin after isolated mitral valve repair in North American cardiac surgical practice which may impact the length of hospital stay. Although patient-level predictors of warfarin prescription exist, center- and surgeon-level variations are prominent. There is a pressing need for a randomized trial both to guide therapy and to ascertain the potential for resource conservation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 29, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Suri, R. M., Thourani, V. H., He, X., Brennan, J. M., O'Brien, S. M., Rankin, J. S., Schaff, H. V., Gammie, J. S. Tags: Valve disease ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Early and Long-Term Mortality in 536 Patients After the Cox-Maze III Procedure: A National Registry-Based Study ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC
Conclusions Registry-based follow-up showed low early and long-term cardiovascular mortality and no stroke-related mortality. This is important baseline information when evaluating current surgical and nonsurgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 30, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Albage, A., Jideus, L., Stahle, E., Johansson, B., Berglin, E. Tags: Electrophysiology - arrhythmias ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Differences in Clinical Characteristics, Management, and Outcomes of Intraoperative Versus Spontaneous Acute Type A Aortic Dissection ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC
Conclusions IAD does not adversely influence early outcomes and actuarial 5-year survival of patients with type A dissection.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 31, 2012 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Stamou, S. C., Kouchoukos, N. T., Hagberg, R. C., Smith, C. R., Nussbaum, M., Hooker, R. L., Willekes, C. L., Murphy, E. T., Patzelt, L. H., Lobdell, K. W. Tags: Great vessels ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Late Neurologic Events After Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation: Rare but Relevant ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC
Conclusions After surgery for AF ablation, there is ongoing low risk of LNE even when the LAA is surgically excised. Further investigation should be pursued to clarify whether a difference exists with alternative elimination techniques and in patients in whom AF is successfully eliminated.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 31, 2012 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lee, R., Jivan, A., Kruse, J., McGee, E. C., Malaisrie, S. C., Bernstein, R., Lapin, B., Passman, R., Knight, B. P., McCarthy, P. M. Tags: Electrophysiology - arrhythmias ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research