Results of Percutaneous or Surgical Revascularization by SYNTAX Score Stratification: The Beginning of the End?
This meta-analysis, encompassing 6 clinical trials, compares percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in cases of left main coronary artery disease or multivessel disease, presenting results stratified according to the SYNTAX score.
Early lead extraction for infected implanted cardiac electronic devices
This review, published in JACC, addresses the global impact of infections in implanted cardiac electronic devices (CIEDs), providing treatment recommendations and potential improvements in application.
ECMO-CS Study: Does It Clarify When to Implant VA-ECMO in Cardiogenic Shock?
First multicenter randomized clinical trial assessing the outcomes of immediate VA-ECMO implantation compared to an initially conservative strategy (allowing subsequent VA-ECMO if hemodynamic deterioration occurs) in patients with severe or rapidly deteriorating cardiogenic shock.
Future of the aortic valve following isolated repair of ventricular septal defect
This single-center study from American evaluates the development of aortic regurgitation (AR) during follow-up after isolated repair of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) to identify predictive factors.
An Appendage not closed, a Missed Opportunity
This review paper updates the evidence regarding indications, techniques, and outcomes of concomitant left atrial appendage (LAA) closure in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Conventional aortic valve replacement versus transcatheter implantation in patients with bicuspid valve: is it a good idea?
This retrospective American study evaluates short- and mid-term outcomes in a cohort of 56,331 patients with severe aortic stenosis and bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) undergoing conventional aortic valve replacement (AVR) or transcatheter implantation (TAVI).
Pulmonary bioprosthesis; an unresolved issue
This is a single-center, retrospective study conducted at Minnesota Hospital, evaluating short-term outcomes of 27 patients with the Inspiris Resilia bovine bioprosthesis (Edwards) in the pulmonary position.
Current state of aortic valve replacement surgery in 2023
Review article examining the boundaries of TAVI indication in favor of aortic valve replacement based on currently available evidence.
