Frozen Elephant Trunk with Thromboembolic Complications: Are There Peculiarities in the Rate and Pattern of Complications?
This retrospective study evaluates the frequency and clinical impact of thromboembolic complications following aortic arch repair utilizing the Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET) with the Thoraflex® device (Terumo Aortic®).
Long-term use of ventricular assist devices in children: Is it feasible and safe?
This study, conducted at a tertiary pediatric cardiology center, evaluates the long-term use of ventricular assist devices (VADs).
Are leadless pacemakers a safe alternative following cardiac surgery or percutaneous valve interventions?
This single-center retrospective study analyzes the clinical and safety outcomes of leadless pacemakers in patients requiring permanent pacing after cardiac surgery or transcatheter valve intervention.
Mitral valve replacement in pediatrics: size matters greatly. The expert’s perspective.
Update on the status of mitral valve replacement in pediatric patients, by expert Dr. María Luz Polo.
More Data on Aortic Root Enlargement Using Y-Incision Technique (Yang Procedure)
Retrospective, single-center study on the initial 50 cases of aortic root enlargement using Yang’s technique.
Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease: Surgery Is Superior to Percutaneous Intervention
A meta-analysis by a Japanese research group compares mid-term survival outcomes for patients with concomitant aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease who underwent either entirely surgical or percutaneous treatment options.
Management of Severe Mitral Annular Calcification with Transcatheter Balloon-Expandable Prostheses via Transatrial Access: A Step Towards Definitive Resolution
A multicenter registry evaluating the largest series to date regarding the outcomes of transcatheter valve implantation in the mitral position in massive annular calcification (ViMAC) using a transatrial approach during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
The Role of Invasive Hemodynamic Study in Patients Treated with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Understanding the Device to Optimize Outcomes
This state-of-the-art document discusses current guidelines on indications and utility of invasive hemodynamic assessment in patients with advanced heart failure (HF) undergoing treatment with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
