Current Management of Post-Infarction VSD: An Established Paradigm Shift?
This article examines the findings from a survey conducted across 39 European centers regarding current clinical practices in the management of post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Chronic Type A Aortic Dissection: Durable Repair with Acceptable Risks?
This article examines the characteristics and postoperative outcomes of patients who underwent surgical intervention for chronic type A aortic dissection (over 60 days post-symptom onset) between 1990 and 2021.
Coronary Disease Revascularization in Stable Patients: Repeating Past Mistakes
Position Statement and Commentary by STS and AATS on the 2023 ACC/AHA Chronic Coronary Syndrome Revascularization Guidelines.
Is a Bentall or Wheat Procedure Recommended for Mild-to-Moderate Aortic Root Dilation?
A retrospective analysis by the Mayo Clinic compares long-term outcomes between the Bentall and Wheat procedures in patients with an aortic root diameter of 55 mm or less.
Pulmonary vein stenosis in adults: rare, but it exists
Review of JACC on the study and management of acquired forms of pulmonary vein stenosis in adults.
Consensus on Graft Use in Revascularization Surgery: Crossing Borders
Consensus document from EACTS and STS on indications and surgical management of different graft types in coronary revascularization surgery.
Clinical Guidelines on Infective Endocarditis ESC 2023: Summary of Key Updates
This blog article summarizes and presents the main updates to the 2023 clinical guidelines on infective endocarditis (IE) by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Posterior left pericardiotomy: does it prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation?
A post hoc analysis of the PALACS trial (Posterior Left Pericardiotomy for Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery) examining the characteristics of atrial fibrillation and the influence of posterior pericardiotomy on its prevention.
