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Impact of Hematologic Malignancies on Outcome of Cardiac Surgery.
CONCLUSIONS: Although late survival is reduced in patients with hematologic malignancies, early outcomes are generally similar to matched controls. Thus, operation should not be withheld in patients with a diagnosis of hematologic malignancy who would benefit from cardiac procedures. PMID: 32822668 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 17, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nguyen A, Schaff HV, Arghami A, Bagameri G, Cicek MS, Crestanello JA, Daly RC, Greason KL, Pochettino A, Rowse PG, Stulak JM, Lahr BD, Dearani JA, Count TW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Very long-term outcome of Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass.
CONCLUSIONS: Very long-term clinical outcome of MIDCAB is satisfactory in terms of survival and freedom from MACCE. MIDCAB significantly reduces in-hospital stay and blood transfusions when compared to full sternotomy bypass surgery on left descending coronary artery and appears to effectively improve prognosis in terms of cardiac- and all-causes events. PMID: 32818539 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 16, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mastroiacovo G, Manganiello S, Pirola S, Tedesco C, Cavallotti L, Antona C, Alamanni F, Pompilio G Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Five Year Outcomes from the US Pivotal Trial of Valiant Captivia Stent Graft for Blunt Aortic Injury.
CONCLUSIONS: This multicenter clinical trial describes excellent 5-year outcomes and durable exclusion of blunt thoracic aortic injury using a novel stent graft system. TEVAR with this endograft appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with BTAI. PMID: 31991136 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 24, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Patel HJ, Azizzadeh A, Matsumoto AH, Velazquez OC, Rovin JD, Lombardi JV, Khoynezhad A, Dai Y, White RA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Factors Associated with Prolonged Survival in Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients.
CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative diabetes and amiodarone use were associated with poor long-term survival in LVAD recipients. Development of early complications of stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemolysis, or pump thrombosis was also associated with poor long-term survival. Early diagnosis and treatment of these complications may improve survival in LVAD recipients. PMID: 30316851 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 11, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Xia Y, Forest S, Friedmann P, Chou LC, Patel S, Jorde U, Goldstein D Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Transapical Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation for Failed Mitral Bioprostheses: Gradient, Symptoms, and Functional Status in 18 High-Risk Patients Up to 5 Years.
CONCLUSIONS: Mitral valve-in-valve implantation allows good clinical and hemodynamic results. In our series, the appearance of a significant gradient at follow-up was not associated with echocardiographic signs of structural deterioration, and was possibly related to the size of the transcatheter and recipient valve. PMID: 27209614 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 17, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Cerillo AG, Gasbarri T, Celi S, Murzi M, Trianni G, Ravani M, Solinas M, Berti S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Resection of Intraabdominal Tumors With Cavoatrial Extension Using Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest.
CONCLUSIONS: Intraabdominal malignancies with cavoatrial extension can be safely resected. Excellent local tumor control can be anticipated. Long-term surveillance is necessary to detect recurrence. PMID: 27173070 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 8, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lau C, O'Malley P, Gaudino M, Scherr DS, Girardi LN Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Does Thoracoscopic Surgery Decrease the Morbidity of Combined Lung and Chest Wall Resection?
CONCLUSIONS: Thoracoscopic chest wall resection was feasible, expanded our case selection, and reduced prosthetic reconstruction. It did not, however, protect frail, elderly patients reliably. Briefer, less traumatic operations may be needed for this cohort. PMID: 25916876 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 24, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hennon MW, Dexter EU, Huang M, Kane J, Nwogu C, Picone A, Yendamuri S, Demmy TL Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research