New Guidelines for Transthoracic Echocardiography by the American Society of Echocardiography: Key Points Not to Miss
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is an essential tool in pediatric cardiology due to its wide availability and safety. The last guidelines on this topic were published in 2006, and advancements in the technique have allowed innovations such as three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (3D TTE) and strain imaging (deformation techniques) to redefine the
Angioplasty or Surgery for Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: The Expert Commentary
Expert commentary by Dr. Gregorio Cuerpo, analyzing the available evidence and the particular context in our country regarding revascularization of left main coronary artery disease.
Generating More Evidence for DOACs in Cardiac Surgery
A bicentric, retrospective study based on registry data comparing the use of warfarin versus direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in the immediate postoperative period following cardiac surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation and a bioprosthetic valve implant.
Residual aortic growth after type A dissection repair in bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves: which fares worse?
This paper examines the evolution of the residual aorta post-type A dissection repair, distinguishing patients with bicuspid (BAV) versus tricuspid (TAV) aortic valves.
Thoracoscopic Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage: AtriClip® or Stapler?
This study compares outcomes of thoracoscopic left atrial appendage (LAA) closure using the AtriClip® or an automatic stapler.
The Awakening of Hibernating Myocardium: Shockwave Therapy
The CAST-HF clinical trial results on shockwave therapy for the recovery of hibernating myocardium concurrently with revascularization surgery.
HeartMate 3 in Patients with Extracorporeal Life Support: Improved Outcomes over Previous Devices and Comparable to Transplantation?
Three-Year Results of the ECSL Registry in Extracorporeal Life Support Patients Receiving HM3 Implants from January 2016 to April 2022 Across 14 Centers, Compared to Other Long-Term Devices.
Is Right Axillary Artery Cannulation Safe in Dissected Right Axillary Arteries in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections?
Observational, single-center, retrospective study analyzing the safety, in terms of hospital mortality and stroke, of cannulation over a dissected right axillary artery.
