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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 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

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

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 (Commentary)
Publication date: Available online 29 August 2019Source: The Annals of Thoracic SurgeryAuthor(s): George L. Hicks
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 29, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Cardiac Surgery in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: An Analysis of 1.7 Million Surgeries
ConclusionsOUD among cardiac surgery patients is associated with prolonged hospitalization and increased risk of postoperative morbidity, and mainly driven by the patient’s preoperative risk factors. Strategies to minimize these risk factors at prehospitalization level is warranted to curb the opioid epidemic and improve overall outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 1, 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

Long-Term Single Centre Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Renal Dialysis Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
CONCLUSIONSCardiac surgery in DD-CRF patients is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Interestingly, overall mortality was mainly none cardiac-related, where elderly patients or those presented with CHF had the worst life expectancy. However, subsequent kidney transplantation positively impact long-term survival in such patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 27, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

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