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Coronary Artery Surgery Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Octogenarians: Long-Term Results
Conclusions In this real-world setting, surgical coronary revascularization remains the standard of care for patients with left main or multivessel disease. The long-term outcomes of current percutaneous coronary intervention technology in octogenarians are yet to be determined with adequately powered prospective randomized studies.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 11, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Relationship of Single Ventricle Filling and Preload to Total Cavopulmonary Connection Hemodynamics
Conclusions Flow-independent TCPC power loss is inversely related with ventricular end-diastolic and stroke volumes. Elevated power losses may contribute to impaired diastolic filling and limited preload reserve in single ventricle patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 23, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Reduces Transfusions During Ascending Aortic Arch Repair: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Conclusions The use of aPRP reduced allogeneic transfusions during ascending and transverse aortic arch repair with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. This translated to less acute renal failure, decreased length of stay, and lower transfusion costs. Further studies examining the coagulation factors of aPRP are required.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 19, 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

Midterm Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Young Patients: A Multicenter Italian Study
Conclusions Patients less than 50 years of age undergoing CABG have an excellent outcome compared with elderly patients. These data indicate that despite its premature onset, coronary artery disease in young patients does not have a more aggressive course than that in older patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 11, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Comparison of 3-Year Outcomes for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery and Drug-Eluting Stents: Does Sex Matter?
Conclusions For women, the advantage of CABG surgery over DES is very similar to what was found for men, and this advantage persisted for patients with and without high-risk characteristics.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 18, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes in Nonagenarians Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the PARTNER-I Trial
Conclusions A TAVR can be performed in nonagenarians with acceptable short- and mid-term outcomes. Although TF- and TA-TAVR outcomes are not directly comparable, TA-TAVR appears to carry a higher risk of early death without a difference in intermediate-term mortality. Age alone should not preclude referral for TAVR in nonagenarians.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 1, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Aortic Root Replacement in Octogenarians Offers Acceptable Perioperative and Late Outcomes
Conclusions Octogenarians can safely undergo aortic root replacement with moderately worse but acceptable perioperative mortality and late survival. Further studies are necessary to determine which subset of octogenarians are at the highest operative risk and may benefit from a conservative approach.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 17, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Moderate Versus Deep Hypothermia With Unilateral Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Acute Type A Dissection
Conclusions Moderate HCA with uSACP is an effective circulation management strategy that provides excellent cerebral and visceral protection during emergent ATAAD repair. In the setting of antegrade cerebral perfusion, deep hypothermia does not provide any additional benefit.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 30, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

European Multicenter Registry for the Performance of the Chimney/Snorkel Technique in the Treatment of Aortic Arch Pathologic Conditions
Conclusions The chimney technique in the aortic arch proved highly and predictably successful, with a low rate of reinterventions.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Validation of the European Multicenter Study on Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (E-CABG) Bleeding Severity Definition
Conclusions The E-CABG bleeding severity classification seems to be a valuable tool in the assessment of the severity and prognostic effect of perioperative bleeding in cardiac operations.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Aortic Valve Replacement in the Moderately Elevated Risk Patient: A Population-Based Analysis of Outcomes
Conclusions This population-based contemporary assessment suggests moderate-risk patients undergoing AVR experience favorable outcomes. Although increasing PROM is important in preoperative evaluation of risk, preexisting pulmonary hypertension and indication for operation are among other factors that should be considered as TAVR expands into this group of patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 17, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Right Minithoracotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: Impact of Tailored Strategies on Early Outcome
Conclusions Right minithoracotomy MVS can routinely be performed with favorable outcomes in all comers when perfusion strategies and clamping techniques are carefully selected after proper evaluation of the patient’s preoperative characteristics.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Failure to Rescue Rates After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Analysis From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
Conclusions CABG mortality rates vary directly with FTR, but complication rates have little relation to death. FTR rates derived from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons data can serve as national benchmarks. Predicted FTR rates may facilitate patient counseling, and FTR O/E ratios have promise as valuable quality metrics.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Transesophageal Echocardiography Complications in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Conclusions The overall incidence of TEE complications after cardiac surgery was 1.4%. Advanced age, low body mass index, complexity of procedure, prior stroke, prolonged bypass time, and return to the operating room appear to be significant risk factors for TEE complications.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 17, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

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