Unloading the Left Ventricle in Veno-arterial ECMO: Methods, Timing, and Candidates
A review of the various methods and indications for left ventricle (LV) unloading in patients supported with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO).
Impella CP® in Myocardial Infarction with Cardiogenic Shock: First Evidence in Over 20 Years
This international, multicenter clinical trial (DanGer study) evaluates the effects of routine implantation of the microaxial flow pump (Impella CP®) compared to conventional treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.
Type B Aortic Dissection: Insights from the Masters in the Field
Review article from the Houston Methodist DeBakey heart & vascular center updating knowledge on classification and management recommendations for type B aortic dissection.
Unilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion as a neuroprotective strategy in aortic arch surgery
Review article and meta-analysis comparing different cerebral protection techniques in aortic arch surgery
Minimally Invasive Approach in Aortic Valve Replacement vs. TAVI: From Classic to Derby
Patient-level meta-analysis comparing survival outcomes of TAVI vs. aortic valve replacement across different approaches: sternotomy and, innovatively, minimally invasive approach.
Half a century of experience in heterotaxy syndrome
Long-term outcomes at Mayo Clinic in the management of patients with heterotaxy syndrome.
Donor after Cardiac Arrest for Heart Transplantation in the United States: A Hope Becoming Reality
This study compares the use and outcomes of heart transplants utilizing donation after circulatory death (DCD) versus donation after brain death (DBD) in the United States.
Results of the COAPT Study at 5 Years: Sustained Benefit of the MitraClip When Surgery Is Not Feasible?
The COAPT study’s 5-year outcomes assess clinical parameters and mortality in patients with severe secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) after MitraClip implantation.
