When to intervene in aortic regurgitation: practical recommendations according to the 2021 esc/eacts guidelines
This summary updates the indications for intervention in aortic regurgitation (AR) according to the 2021 ESC/EACTS guidelines, with a practical and clinically oriented perspective.
Repair or replace? critical decisions after failed Mitraclip®
The international multicenter CUTTING-EDGE registry investigates surgical strategies and outcomes in patients undergoing conventional surgery after failed mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER).
Randomized clinical trials in cardiac surgery: from necessity to difficulty
A commentary on a review article exploring the current state of randomized evidence and its role in advancing cardiac surgery.
Surgeons under scrutiny: the 360° revolution in the U.S. versus inertia in the Spanish model
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) has formally adopted the 360° evaluation as an integral component of its certification process for thoracic surgeons, aiming to provide a more objective assessment of professional competence and nontechnical skills.
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome: “and miles to go before I sleep”
Expert review on the current status and historical evolution of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).
Extracorporeal circulation and cancer risk: what does the new evidence tell us?
This Swedish retrospective observational study compares the long-term risk of cancer incidence in relation to the use or omission of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Ten-year outcomes of the Epic® porcine valve: is the Abbott® as good as it looks?
This retrospective observational study, based on real-world data, aimed to assess the 10-year outcomes of the St. Jude/Abbott Epic® porcine mitral valve.
Survival analysis in the presence of paravalvular leak after TAVI: size does matter
This was a single-center, retrospective observational cohort study that assessed the prevalence of paravalvular leak (PVL) following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in over 3000 patients and its impact on long-term survival based on leak severity.
