When More is Better: Surgical Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Conjunction with Myocardial Revascularization
This multicenter American study compares clinical follow-up outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), categorizing patients into those with no concomitant procedures, those who underwent left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) only, and those who received both LAAC and surgical ablation of arrhythmia.
Sutureless Perceval® Valve Procedures: Thirteen-Year Experience in 784 Patients
This retrospective analysis examines both short- and long-term outcomes (spanning thirteen years) of patients treated with Perceval® sutureless valves at a single Belgian center.
Summer Hits: DEDICATE Trial, TAVI’s New Success Story in Low-Risk Patients
In-depth analysis of the German multicenter DEDICATE study presents one-year outcomes in low-surgical-risk TAVI patients compared to aortic valve replacement, allowing the inclusion of patients younger than 75 years.
Intraoperative Extracorporeal Support in Lung Transplantation: Where Are We Heading?
A review of the Journal of Clinical Medicine on intraoperative support during lung transplantation compares the use of ECMO with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Evolution of Aortic Valve Replacement in Asymptomatic Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis
This single-center, observational, retrospective study evaluates early valve replacement in asymptomatic adults with severe aortic stenosis.
The challenge of complex reoperations for aortic pathology in congenital heart disease: the reality we must face and how to address it
Review of congenital heart diseases associated with aortic pathology, new theories on tissue biomechanics and pathogenesis, as well as appropriate strategies and planning for reinterventions.
Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Network for Acute Aortic Syndrome: The Aorta Code
Description of the Aorta Code, a program aimed at improving outcomes in the treatment of acute aortic syndrome across a network of 5 hospitals through early diagnosis, immediate transfer to the reference center, and treatment by an expert multidisciplinary team.
What Type of Prosthetic Aortic Valve Would You Choose in a Case of Infective Endocarditis Before the Age of 65?
A multicenter Italian study presents outcomes comparing mechanical and biological prostheses in aortic valve replacement due to infective endocarditis in young patients.
