Vegetation size, multiplicity, and position in patients with infective endocarditis
This retrospective study aims to determine whether vegetation size, multiplicity, and position in patients with infective endocarditis (IE) pose a risk factor for cerebral embolism and long-term mortality.
Current status of ventricular assist devices in the pediatric population
Sixth Annual Report of the Pedimacs Registry (2012–2021), Evaluating 1,355 Devices in 1,109 Patients Under 19 Years of Age
Second Chances: Rescue of Patients Rejected for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Aortic Valve Replacement
This study presents the surgical outcomes of a British center, where selected high-surgical-risk patients initially rejected for TAVI were reconsidered for Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR).
The Eastern Approach to Intramural Hematoma for Elderly Patients
Comparative study of the short- and mid-term outcomes in patients over 75 years with acute type A intramural hematoma (IMH-A) managed conservatively or treated surgically.
Late incidence and recurrence of new-onset atrial fibrillation after isolated aortic valve replacement surgery
This multicenter retrospective cohort study investigates the occurrence of atrial fibrillation after isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR), examining the recurrence of the arrhythmia and associated complications during long-term follow-up.
Less-Invasive Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Should We Start Considering It?
This multicenter observational study evaluates morbidity and mortality following left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, comparing the outcomes of conventional median sternotomy (CS) to minimally invasive (MI) approaches.
Mechanical Ventricular Assist Devices: Universal Access?
A Canadian center conducted a study to assess the learning curve evolution in HeartMate II® device implantation.
Methylprednisolone in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: The End of a Religion?
A multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial utilizing the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database (STS-CHSD) was conducted to evaluate perioperative prophylactic glucocorticoid use.
