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Comparative Outcomes of Transcarotid and Transsubclavian Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
ConclusionsThe transcarotid and the transsubclavian approaches have similar safety and efficacy outcomes. The transcarotid approach had a shorter procedure duration and a trend toward lower fluoroscopy duration and radiation exposure.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 14, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Impact of Complications After Cardiac Operation on One-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes
ConclusionsAlthough cardiac surgical patients have PROs scores similar to the general population, complications after cardiac operation continue to negatively influence patient quality of life 1 year after surgery. Use of NIH-PROMIS shows that prolonged ventilation and renal failure have the largest impact on 1-year patient-reported outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 14, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Impact of Complications After Cardiac Surgery on One-Year Patient Reported Outcomes
ConclusionsWhile cardiac surgical patients have PRO scores similar to the general population, complications after cardiac surgery continue to negatively influence patient quality of life one-year after surgery. Using the NIH-PROMIS, prolonged ventilation and renal failure have the largest impact on one-year patient reported outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 16, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Comparative Outcomes of Transcarotid and Trans-subclavian Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
ConclusionsThe transcarotid and the trans-subclavian approaches have similar safety and efficacy outcomes. The transcarotid approach had a shorter procedure duration and a trend towards lower fluoroscopy duration and radiation exposure.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 4, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Feasibility and Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Using the Left Axillary Artery as Primary Access Site
ConclusionsThis is the first study reporting outcome after transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the LAA as default access. We conclude that it is highly feasible and safe with low rates of major vascular complications, bleeding, and stroke.Visual Abstract
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 26, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Hypothermia and Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion Is Safe for Arch Repair in Type A Dissection
Conclusions Unilateral selective antegrade cerebral perfusion with moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest remains a safe strategy for cerebral protection during emergent surgical repair of acute type A dissection and provides equivalent outcomes for both limited and extensive aortic arch reconstruction. Based on these data, unilateral selective antegrade cerebral perfusion and moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest may represent an optimal strategy for cerebral protection in this acute setting.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 25, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

One-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic  Valve Implantation Using the Direct Aortic Approach
Conclusions The DA approach provides a feasible alternative for patients with challenging anatomic features that may otherwise preclude use of the TAVI procedure.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 18, 2017 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 Racial Paradox in Multiarterial Conduit Utilization for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Conclusions Despite similar rates of arterial grafting for black patients and white patients in this large single-center cohort, black patients continued to have significantly worse late survival when compared with white patients. Continued evaluation as to the causes of this disparity is warranted.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 4, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Long-Term Outcome and Valve Surgery for Infective Endocarditis in the Systematic Analysis of a Community Study
Conclusions In unselected patients with IE, prognostic factors for long-term mortality were consistent with those identified in previous studies for short-term mortality. These results confirm the apparent benefit associated with valve surgical procedures on long-term prognosis.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 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

Predicted Risk of Mortality, Transfusion, and Postoperative Outcomes in Isolated Primary Valve Operations
Conclusions Increased PROM yielded higher risks of transfusion. Postoperative outcomes were worse in patients who received a transfusion. This study suggests that the association between transfusion and clinical outcomes may be partly explained by the higher PROM among patients who ultimately received transfusions.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 17, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Low Incidence of Paravalvular Leakage With the Balloon-Expandable Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve
Conclusions The present study shows excellent clinical and hemodynamic outcomes of high-risk transapical valve replacement patients treated with the new S3 THV. The S3 THV shows a low incidence of postoperative aortic regurgitation, with 98% presenting with less than mild aortic regurgitation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 24, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery 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