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Long-term Outcomes of Mechanical Vs Biologic Aortic Valve Prosthesis in Patients Older Than 70 Years
ConclusionsMechanical aortic valve prosthesis is associated with worse long-term survival and increased bleeding after SAVR in patients more than 70 years old. The study results suggest caution when considering mechanical aortic valve prostheses in elderly patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 24, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The Impact of Preoperative Clopidogrel on Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
ConclusionsCABG can be safely performed in patients with recent clopidogrel exposure with no increased risk of early or late mortality. However, CABG should be delayed for at least 5 days, if clinically feasible, to minimize transfusions and reoperation risk. In patients with more urgent indications, delaying CABG at least 3 days can mitigate but not eliminate the increased bleeding risk.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 20, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Results of left ventricular reconstruction with and without mitral valve surgery
ConclusionsThe clinical outcomes of left ventricular reconstruction are comparable to those of left ventricular reconstruction plus mitral valve surgery in patients with left aneurysm and moderate mitral regurgitation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 28, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Epiaortic Ultrasound to Prevent Stroke in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
ConclusionsAvoiding aortic manipulation is associated with the lowest risk of stroke in patients undergoing CABG. When manipulation of the ascending aorta is planned, EAU is effective in guiding the surgical strategy to reduce the risk for embolic stroke in these patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 15, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Increased Glucose Variability Is Associated With Major Adverse Events After Coronary Artery Bypass
ConclusionsIncreased 24-hour, but not 12-hour, postoperative GV following CABG is a predictor of poor outcomes. Preoperative HbA1c is not associated with MAEs after adjusting for postoperative mean glucose and GV.Graphical abstract
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 7, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The Impact of Preoperative Clopidogrel on Outcomes Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
ConclusionsCABG can be safely performed in patients with recent Clopidogrel exposure with no increased risk of early or late mortality. However, CABG should be delayed for at least 5 days if clinically feasible to minimize transfusions and reoperation risk. In patients with more urgent indications, delaying CABG at least 3 days can mitigate but not eliminate the increased bleeding risk.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 28, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Impact of Complications on Resource Utilization During 90-Day Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Bundle for Medicare Beneficiaries
ConclusionsMedicare beneficiaries who have adverse events during their index CABG hospitalization will significantly affect that hospital’s financial risk. The challenge under the voluntary CABG bundled payment program will be to monitor and reduce adverse events and manage the services consumed by Medicare beneficiaries having adverse events delivered at all the venues of care.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 21, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes of Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery Have Improved in the Modern Era
ConclusionsIn the current era with careful patient selection and periprocedural management, isolated TV surgery can be performed with lower morbidity and mortality than has traditionally been reported with good long term survival. These outcomes can also serve as a benchmark for catheter-based tricuspid valve intervention outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 2, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The Addition of Aortic Root Procedures during Elective Arch Surgery Does Not Confer Added Morbidity nor Mortality
ConclusionsThe addition of an aortic root procedure during elective aortic arch surgery lengthens cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic crossclamp times but does not increase postoperative morbidity nor mortality.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 7, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Impact of Complications on Resource Utilization during 90-day CABG Bundle for Medicare Beneficiaries
ConclusionsMedicare beneficiaries that experience adverse events during their index CABG hospitalization will significantly impact that hospital’s financial risk. The challenge under the voluntary CABG bundled payment program will be to monitor and reduce adverse events and managing the services consumed by Medicare beneficiaries experiencing adverse events delivered at all the venues of care.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 14, 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

Mechanical Versus Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 50 Years and Younger
ConclusionsThe increased risk of reoperation for bAVR and major bleeding incidents for mAVR was not reflected in midterm and long-term survival differences between the two groups. Our results suggest that bAVR may be an acceptable prosthesis choice for some patients aged 50 years and younger, although the results should be taken with caution.Visual Abstract
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 21, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Use in Diabetic Patients: Friend or Foe?
ConclusionsIn this statewide analysis, diabetic patients who received BIMA grafts (compared with diabetic patients with LIMA grafts or nondiabetic patients with BIMA grafts) had higher O/E ratios for composite morbidity/mortality as a result of higher O/E ratios for major complications.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 21, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Coronary Revascularization With Single Versus Bilateral Mammary Arteries: Is It Time to Change?
ConclusionsIn a large regional experience, BIMA is associated with no upfront risk of adverse events and improved long-term survival compared with SIMA. Our results indicate that BIMA conduits should be considered more frequently during coronary artery bypass grafting due to their demonstrated survival advantage.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Utilization in Diabetics: Friend or Foe?
Conclusions In this statewide analysis, diabetics who received BIMA grafts (compared to diabetics with LIMA grafts or non-diabetics with BIMA grafts) had higher O/E ratios for composite morbidity/mortality as a result of higher O/E ratios for major complications.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 20, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

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