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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

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

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

Results of Open Surgical Repair in Patients With Marfan Syndrome and Distal Aortic Dissection
Conclusions In these patients with MFS with aortic dissection, open TAAA repair incurred reasonable operative risk, but improvements are needed to reduce rates of renal failure. Extent II TAAA repair does not appear to increase operative risk in patients with MFS.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 12, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in the United States: Trends and Propensity Matched Outcomes
Conclusions Contemporary utilization of SA is increasing across all operative categories. Performance of SA is accompanied by a 30-day reduction in mortality and stroke. These findings further refine our understanding of the role of SA in the treatment of AF.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 20, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Direct Cannulation in Minimally Invasive Cardiac surgery with limited resources
ConclusionsIn our experience, this approach is a reliable platform for a variety of MICS procedures and has resulted in low complication rates. The technique can be applied safely to both paediatric and adult population. Also, it is very cost effective as regular instruments and cannulas are used.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 21, 2019 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

Midterm Results of David Reimplantation in Patients With Connective Tissue Disorder ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC
Conclusions Prophylactic root and valve preservation using David reimplantation is safe and provides excellent midterm effectiveness and low risk of late events except for endocarditis.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 30, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Svensson, L. G., Blackstone, E. H., Alsalihi, M., Batizy, L. H., Roselli, E. E., McCullough, R., Vivacqua, A., Moran, R. T., Gillinov, A. M., Thamilarasan, M., Griffin, B., Hammer, D. F., Stewart, W. J., Sabik, J. F., Lytle, B. W. Tags: Valve disease ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Expanding Indications for Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Reconstruction: Early and Midterm Results ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC
Conclusions The midterm results of VSRR in terms of survival, freedom from recurrent aortic valve insufficiency, and the need for reoperation are excellent, even for high-risk patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 30, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Valo, J., Jokinen, J. J., Kaarne, M., Ihlberg, L. Tags: Great vessels, Valve disease ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research

Propensity Adjusted Analysis of Open and Endovascular Thoracic Aortic Repair for Chronic Type B Dissection: A Twenty-Year Evaluation
Conclusions Intervention for CBAD can be performed with excellent results, either by an open or endovascular approach. The higher rate of treatment failure after TEVAR warrants modification of current device design or endovascular approach before broad application of this treatment strategy.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 19, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Evolution in the Management of Aberrant Subclavian Arteries and Related Kommerell Diverticulum
Conclusions Aberrant subclavian arteries and associated Kommerell diverticulum can be treated with acceptable rates of mortality and morbidity. The evolution toward an endovascular approach did not appear to affect late outcomes, suggesting that the choice of treatment should be based on patient-specific anatomy and associated comorbidities.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 23, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Outcomes of Open Repair of Mycotic Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Conclusions Open repair of mycotic descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms remains the gold standard of therapy. Aggressive intraoperative debridement with in situ prosthetic reconstruction permits a high rate of success in this very high risk cohort of patients. Lifelong antibiotic suppression therapy may prevent late prosthetic graft infection.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 14, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Contemporary Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Among Patients With Insulin-Treated and Non–Insulin-Treated Diabetes
Conclusions Patients with diabetes undergoing CABG have substantially increased risk of major adverse events. Patients with ITDM represent an especially high-risk group.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 25, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement Plus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Composite Score: A Report of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Quality Measurement Task Force
Conclusions An STS composite performance measure was developed for MVRR + CABG operations. This measure may be useful for outcome assessment, quality improvement, patient counseling, clinical research, and public reporting.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 6, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Open Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients 50 Years Old and  Younger
Conclusions Early outcomes of open TAAA repair were excellent for patients 50 years old or younger, despite the fact that these patients typically required extensive repairs.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 6, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

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