Durability of Bioprostheses in the Mitral Position: Surgery Sets the Standard
This review article consolidates 21 studies and nearly 16,000 patients to establish outcomes regarding the durability of bioprostheses in the mitral position.
Complete Annular Decalcification in Mitral Valve Replacement: From the Impossible to the Possible
This retrospective study reports on the experience with 15 patients presenting extensive mitral annular calcification (MAC), where a technique utilizing the Cavitron® ultrasonic surgical aspirator (CUSA) was applied during mitral valve replacement procedures.
Aortic Dilatation in Tetralogy of Fallot: A Real Threat?
A single-center, retrospective study conducted by Boston Children’s Hospital evaluates the longitudinal progression of aortic root dilatation and the development of aortic regurgitation (AR) based on 60 years of clinical experience.
Do We Need to Revascularize a Chronically Occluded Right Coronary Artery?
A single-center Japanese study analyzing the outcomes of revascularization, specifically regarding clinical results and graft patency, in chronically occluded right coronary arteries during coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Results of Valve-in-Valve on Percutaneous Bioprosthesis (Redo-TAVI) Using Balloon-Expandable Percutaneous Prostheses
The STS/ACC TVT registry analysis compares outcomes for patients undergoing TAVI based on whether they receive treatment on a native valve or a previous percutaneous prosthesis (valve-in-valve).
Cardiorespiratory Fitness As A Protective Factor Against The Need For Aortic Valve Replacement And Mortality After Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
A prospective registry of a large cohort investigating the correlation between the need for aortic valve replacement and cardiorespiratory fitness along with physical activity.
Neomedia of Bioglue® in Type A Aortic Dissection Repair: From Myth to Science
An in vitro study on the mechanical properties of BioGlue® sealant applied to neomedia reconstruction in type A aortic dissection repair.
Urgent TEVAR with occlusion of the left subclavian artery: Is it safe in most patients?
A retrospective study analyzing the morbi-mortality associated with urgent thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in acute aortic syndromes, focusing on the effects of occluding or not the left subclavian artery.
