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Mitral valve surgery via repeat median sternotomy versus right mini ‐thoracotomy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of clinical outcomes
ConclusionRight MT is a safe alternative to the traditional re-sternotomy for patients who have had previous cardiac surgery. The approach offers a reduced length of hospital stay, ICU stay, and a lower risk of new-onset renal failure requiring dialysis. This review calls for robust trials in the field to further strengthen the evidence.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 6, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Manasi Mahesh Shirke, Nidhruv Ravikumar, Tan Jia Xiang Shawn, Nyasha Mutsonziwa, Vernie Soh, Amer Harky Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Females have an increased risk of short ‐term mortality after cardiac surgery compared to males: Insights from a national database
ConclusionFemales in the United Kingdom have an increased risk of short-term mortality after cardiac surgery compared to males. This highlights the need to focus on the understanding of the causes behind these disparities and implementation of strategies to improve outcomes in females.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - September 18, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lauren Kari Dixon, Arnaldo Dimagli, Ettorino Di Tommaso, Shubhra Sinha, Daniel P. Fudulu, Manraj Sandhu, Umberto Benedetto, Gianni D. Angelini Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Hybrid repair of aortic arch with zone zero endografting —Case series with review of the literature
ConclusionHybrid arch techniques provide safe alternative to open repair with acceptable short- and midterm results.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - July 16, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Petar Zlatanovic, Igor Koncar, Milos Sladojevic, Ivan Tomic, Perica Mutavdzic, Ranko Trailovic, Stefan Ducic, Aleksandra Vujcic, Lazar Davidovic Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

STratification risk analysis in OPerative management (STOP score) for drug ‐induced endocarditis
CONCLUSIONDrug ‐related IE is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. An easily‐applied risk stratification score may aid in clinical decision‐making.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - April 25, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andreas Habertheuer, Arnar Geirsson, Thomas Gleason, Joseph Woo, Bryan Whitson, George J Arnaoutakis, Pavan Atluri, Arminder Jassar, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Arman Kilic, Paul C Tang, Asher J. Schranz, Syed Usman Bin Mahmood, Makoto Mori, Ibrahim Su Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A mortality risk score for heart transplants after contemporary ventricular assist device bridging
ConclusionsAmong patients bridged to OHT with newer generation centrifugal LVADs, older age, increasing bilirubin, longer ischemic time, and pre ‐OHT dialysis independently predicted post‐transplant mortality. The composite risk score based on these factors may assist in patient selection and prognostication in those supported with contemporary LVADs.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - December 7, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lauren V. Huckaby, Laura M. Seese, Gavin Hickey, Ibrahim Sultan, Arman Kilic Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Continuous cerebral and myocardial selective perfusion in neonatal aortic arch surgery
ConclusionCCMSP is a safe and reproducible strategy for cerebral, myocardial and visceral protection in neonatal aortic arch repair, with or without VSD closure, resulting in low complication and mortality.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - October 21, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pierre Maminirina, Carine Pavy, Pierre Bourgoin, Olivier Baron Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Mitral valve prosthesis choice in patients < 70 years: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis of 20 219 patients
ConclusionMechanical MVR in patients aged less than 70 years is associated with a lower risk of operative mortality as well as a 20% lower risk of long ‐term death and 65% lower risk of mitral valve reoperation but 60% greater risk of bleeding compared with bioMVR in matched or adjusted data.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - February 27, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bobby Yanagawa, Jessica Lee, Maral Ouzounian, Akshay Bagai, Asim Cheema, Subodh Verma, Jan O. Friedrich, on behalf of the Canadian Cardiovascular Surgery Meta ‐Analysis Working Group Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effects and outcomes of cardiac surgery in patients with cardiometabolic syndrome
ConclusionsPatients with CMS were more likely to present with increased comorbidities. Patients with CMS undergoing CABG were at risk for worse short ‐term secondary postoperative outcomes and reduced long‐term survival. The data supports the need for further investigation for risk reduction surrounding operative revascularization.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - February 17, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: David Zapata, Michael Halkos, Jose Binongo, John Puskas, Robert Guyton, Omar Lattouf Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Sternal wound complications in patients undergoing orthotopic heart transplantation
ConclusionSternal wound infections impart a significant burden on patients with OHT. Causative organisms are predominantly virulent gram ‐negative bacteria. Therefore, a high index of suspicion must be maintained for early detection and treatment.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - February 25, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tyler J. Wallen, Andreas Habertheuer, Jean P. Gottret, Matthew Kramer, Zara Abbas, Mary Siki, Reilly Hobbs, Charlie Vasquez, Maria Molina, Suhail Kanchwala, David Low, Michael Acker, Prashanth Vallabhajosyula Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research