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Aortic Valve Replacement in Young and Middle-Aged Adults: Current and Potential Roles of TAVR.
CONCLUSIONS: TAVR is increasingly used for adults <55 years. Given the uniformly excellent results with SAVR, including both mortality and morbidity - particularly regarding stroke, our data favor SAVR in this population, but a prospective trial is needed. Ongoing efforts to harmonize variables and outcomes definitions between the ACSD and CHSD are valuable. PMID: 32768428 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 4, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nelson J, Maul T, Wearden P, Najm HK, Baloglu O, Johnston D, Karamlou T Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Left ventricular assist systems and strokes: Statins to the rescue?
The development of durable left ventricular assist systems (LVASs) has been critical in providing an option for management of end-stage heart disease and addressing the increasing gap between demand and supply of donor cardiac allografts for management of end-stage heart disease. The technology also provides an alternative to heart transplantation in many patients. Unfortunately, the long-term use of LVASs has been associated with significant morbidities, the most devastating of which may relate to the thrombogenicity of the artificial devices, leading to ischemic stroke or pump thrombosis.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 16, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Jignesh K. Patel Tags: EDITORIAL COMMENTARY Source Type: research

Left Ventricular Assist Systems and Strokes- Statins to the Rescue?
The development of durable left ventricular assist systems (LVAS) has been critical in providing an option for management of end-stage heart disease and addressing the increasing gap between demand and supply of donor cardiac allografts for management of end-stage heart disease. The technology also provides an alternative to heart transplantation in many patients. Unfortunately, the long-term use of LVAS has been associated with significant morbidities, the most devastating of which may relate to the thrombogenicity of the artificial devices, leading to ischemic stroke or pump thrombosis.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 16, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Jignesh Patel Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Allograft inflammatory factor-1, a multi-target regulator of atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall responsible for ischemic heart disease and stroke, the most frequent causes of death worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases are expected to remain the main cause of death globally within the next 15 years, owing to a rapidly increasing prevalence, mainly due to the rising incidence of obesity and diabetes on a global scale in both developed and developing economies. This forces us to consider new strategies for prediction, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease [1].
Source: Atherosclerosis - August 22, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yujiao Zhang, Alain Tedgui, Hafid Ait-Oufella Source Type: research

A multicenter study of the impella device for mechanical support of the systemic circulation in pediatric and adolescent patients
ConclusionTemporary circulatory support with Impella devices is feasible in pediatric and adolescent patients, with acceptable risk profiles. More experience and follow up is needed to improve technical performance and patient selection. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - March 14, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: V. Vivian Dimas, Brian H Morray, Dennis W Kim, Christopher SD Almond, Shabana Shahanavaz, Sebastian C Tume, Lynn F Peng, Doff B McElhinney, Henri Justino Tags: Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Source Type: research

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Before and After Kidney Transplantation
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in dialysis patients and the most common cause of death and allograft loss among kidney transplant recipients. End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is associated with an increased incidence and prevalence of a wide range of CVDs including coronary artery disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, sudden cardiac death, pulmonary hypertension, and valvular heart disease. CVD risk factors are very common in patients with ESRD, and most patients have multiple risk factors. Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with ESRD, as a suc...
Source: Cardiology in Review - June 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Hormone Therapy in Women After Heart Transplantation
Conclusions: HT is not associated with poor outcome or adverse effects in female heart transplant patients after age 35 years. However, a larger cohort of patients is necessary to confirm these observations.
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - November 1, 2013 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: L.C. Kobashigawa, M. Hamilton, M. Rafiei, L. Stern, C.N. Bairey Merz Tags: Thoracic Transplantation Source Type: research

Effect of Reduced Sympathetic Hyperactivity on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Kidney Transplantation Patients
Abstract: Background: Hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system caused by chronic kidney disease has detrimental effects on hypertension and cardiovascular morbidity. Kidney transplantation does not ameliorate sympathetic nerve overactivity; however, bilateral nephrectomy eliminates it. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of bilateral nephrectomy on risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in long-term follow-up. Material and Methods: We studied 24 kidney recipients aged 44 ± 13 years who had undergone native bilateral nephrectomy. The control group included 17 recipients with preserve...
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - May 1, 2013 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: M. Boratyńska, A.M. Zoń, M. Obremska, K. Pocza̧tek, M. Protasiewicz, M. Magott, M. Klinger Tags: Renal Transplantation Source Type: research