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Right Mini-thoracotomy Bentall Procedure
Conclusions The Bentall procedure can be performed through a right anterior mini-thoracotomy in selected patients with excellent clinical results.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Complete Sternal-Sparing HeartMate 3 Implantation: A Case Series of 10 Consecutive Patients
ConclusionsOur early outcomes suggest that the CSS approach may reduce the incidence of right ventricular failure, bleeding, intubation time, and intensive care unit length of stay. Further studies are needed to fully elucidate the advantages of CSS LVAD implantation compared with median sternotomy.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 27, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Boerhaave’s syndrome: a case report of damage control approach
ConclusionPrompt diagnosis with thoracic drainage and a damage control treatment plan might lead to good prognosis for patients with this rare and potentially fatal condition.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - April 20, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Impaired Activity of Ryanodine Receptors Contributes to Calcium Mishandling in Cardiomyocytes of Metabolic Syndrome Rats
Conclusion Principal findings of this work are that abnormal Ca2+ transient amplitude, contractile dysfunction; and impaired relaxation of MetS cardiomyocytes underlies intrinsic dysfunctional RyR2 and SERCA pump. Abnormal activity of RyRs was evidenced by its decreased ability to bind [3H]-ryanodine. Although the MetS condition does not modify RyR2 protein expression, its phosphorylation at Ser2814 is decreased, which impairs its capacity for activation during ECC. The dysfunctional RyRs, together with a decreased activity of SERCA pump due to decreased Thr17-PLN phosphorylation suggest a downregulation of CaMKII in MetS...
Source: Frontiers in Physiology - April 29, 2019 Category: Physiology Source Type: research

Stand-alone surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation: a novel bilateral double-port approach.
Conclusions: Modified "mini-maze" procedure is safe, less invasive and highly reproducible for lone AF. Sequential hybrid procedure will shape the treatment of non-paroxysmal AF. PMID: 31285892 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease - July 10, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: J Thorac Dis Source Type: research

Retrospective Comparison of Endoscopic Versus Open Procedure for Mitral Valve Disease.
Conclusions: The analysis of present study indicated despite relatively longer cardiopulmonary bypass time, the totally thoracoscopic mitral valve procedure seemed to be favorable with regard to the extent of inflammatory reaction, cardiac injury and postoperative recovery compared with conventional median sternotomy. PMID: 32064986 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Investigative Surgery - February 20, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: J Invest Surg Source Type: research

Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Vein and Left Atrial Posterior Wall Isolation Combined with Left Atrial Appendage Resection in Patients with Long-Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Conclusion: A frequent ablation device position changing during the surgery makes it possible to achieve complete left atrial posterior wall and pulmonary veins isolation. An increased number of applications allows to avoid a false positive transmural damage assessment showed by impedance drop. Also, frequent position changing of the ablation device and increased number of applications do not affect the number of postoperative complications.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular - March 23, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Long-term echocardiographic evaluation of asymptomatic patients undergoing minimally invasive valve repair for severe primary mitral regurgitation.
CONCLUSIONS: Minimally invasive mitral valve repair is a safe and efficient method of correction in asymptomatic patients. The intervention should be performed regardless of ventricular and atrial dimensions. PMID: 32267134 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Polish Heart Journal - April 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gerber W, Sanetra K, Drzewiecka-Gerber A, Jankowska-Sanetra J, Bochenek A, Zembala M, Cisowski M Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

Minimally invasive surgery for left ventricular assist device implantation is safe and associated with a decreased risk of right ventricular failure.
Conclusions: LVAD implantation by thoracotomy significantly reduced the risk of postoperative RVF. This surgical approach should, therefore, be favored. PMID: 32395287 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease - May 13, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: J Thorac Dis Source Type: research

Left Atrial Appendage Mechanical Exclusion: Procedural Planning Using Cardiovascular Computed Tomographic Angiography
Left atrial appendage (LAA) mechanical exclusion is being investigated for nonpharmacologic stroke risk reduction in selected patients with atrial fibrillation. There are multiple potential approaches in various stages of development and clinical application, each of which depends on specific cardiothoracic anatomic characteristics for optimal performance. Multiple imaging modalities can be utilized for application of this technology, with transesophageal echocardiography used for intraprocedural guidance. Cardiovascular computed tomographic angiography can act as a virtual patient avatar, allowing for the assessment of ca...
Source: Journal of Thoracic Imaging - June 25, 2020 Category: Radiology Tags: Web Exclusive Content: Review Article Source Type: research

Outcomes with temporary mechanical circulatory support before minimally invasive centrifugal left ventricular assist device
ConclusionsPatients with cardiogenic shock can safely undergo LTHS dLVAD implantation after stabilization with ECMO or IABP. Outcomes and complications in these patients were comparable to a less severely ill cohort without tMCS.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - June 23, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Erik N. Sorensen, Bartley P. Griffith, Erika D. Feller, David J. Kaczorowski Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Mini ‐sternotomy vs right anterior thoracotomy for aortic valve replacement
ConclusionsThis study highlights important differences in short ‐term outcomes between MS and RAT as approaches for AVR. This has important implications for patient selection, especially in the elderly, where such approaches are becoming more common‐place.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - July 10, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohammad Yousuf Salmasi, Hamish Hamilton, Ishtiaq Rahman, Lueh Chien, Paul Rival, Umberto Benedetto, Christopher Young, Massimo Caputo, Gianni D. Angelini, Hunaid A. Vohra Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Minithoracotomy versus full sternotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement: Propensity matched data from two centers
ConclusionsThis study found RALT to be an equally safe approach to surgical AVR as MS. Furthermore, RALT showed advantages regarding important aspects of postoperative recovery, especially concerning pulmonary function.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 1, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Alexander Meyer, Antonia Kampen, Philipp Kiefer, Simon S ündermann, Karel M. Van Praet, Michael A. Borger, Volkmar Falk, Jörg Kempfert Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research