Low-dose anticoagulation in patients with On-X® aortic prosthesis: Increased safety without compromising efficacy
First results from a prospective, multicenter, single-arm registry clinical study aimed at evaluating the safety of low-dose warfarin anticoagulation combined with aspirin in patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement with the On-X® prosthesis (Artivion®) after 5 years of follow-up, comparing these results with the historical control group from the randomized PROACT clinical trial.
Poor TAVI outcomes in patients younger than 65: make AVR great again!
A propensity score-matched analysis of state health department registries from California, New York, and New Jersey comparing 6-year morbidity and mortality outcomes following TAVI or surgical aortic valve replacement in patients younger than 65 years.
Beyond the operating room: how can cardiovascular surgeons and interventionalists safeguard their own health?
An analysis of a guide based on personal experiences, proposing exercise and nutrition strategies specifically designed to enhance the health and performance of cardiovascular surgeons and interventionalists during demanding workdays.
Anticoagulation and TAVI: comparison of two strategies
A randomized noninferiority study comparing two perioperative anticoagulation strategies for TAVI.
Aortic Root Remodeling: Is It Worth It?
Meta-analysis of publications on aortic root surgery preserving the tricuspid aortic valve aimed at identifying factors associated with residual aortic regurgitation and those linked to favorable valve competence outcomes.
COMMENCE at 7 years: Resilia tissue continues to perform well, though it is not infallible
This report details the 7-year outcomes of the COMMENCE study, which evaluates the results of aortic valve replacement using the Edwards Inspiris RESILIA® prosthesis.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Better a Right Ventricle than None
Review article from JACC on right ventricular adaptation in various phases of correction for hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Coronary artery bypass grafting: grafts, anastomoses, and drugs. How to do it right?
This consensus document compiles the latest evidence on the optimal management of grafts and the different technical options for coronary artery bypass surgery.
