Pulmonary vein stenosis in adults: rare, but it exists
6 de October de 2023
Review of JACC on the study and management of acquired forms of pulmonary vein stenosis in adults.
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Bunty Ramchandani
Congenital cardiac surgeon at La Paz and Ramón & Cajal hospitals. Editor of Cardiac Surgery today.
ARTÍCULOS PUBLICADOS POR ESTE AUTOR
Posterior left pericardiotomy: does it prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation?
29 de September de 2023
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.
Congenital Aortic Root Malformations: How Should They Be Named?
8 de September de 2023
Consensus document on the anatomy, imaging, and nomenclature of congenital aortic root malformations.
Pump-head: cognitive decline and cardiac surgery
28 de August de 2023
This review article documents and analyzes the literature on the prevalence, pathogenic mechanisms, and potential treatment strategies for cognitive decline following cardiac surgery.
Where Should Infective Endocarditis Be Operated?
25 de August de 2023
This is a multicenter retrospective study comparing surgical outcomes for infective endocarditis cases treated at primary valve centers versus specialized hospitals.
Mitral valve replacement in infants: “Highway to hell”
18 de August de 2023
Experience at Emory Hospital with 15-mm St. Jude mechanical mitral valve replacement.
Aortic valve replacement in children: a difficult situation, an uncertain future
19 de July de 2023
A meta-analysis and microsimulation study aimed to review and estimate the outcomes of different aortic valve replacement strategies in the pediatric population.
Delirium and quality of life in surgical and percutaneous treatment of aortic valve disease
14 de July de 2023
This prospective, observational, single-center study compares the incidence of postoperative delirium and quality of life in patients treated for aortic valve disease via surgery versus transcatheter procedure.
Clinical practice guidelines: a awaiting challenge in pediatric cardiac surgery
26 de June de 2023
Experience of an American center implementing clinical practice guidelines for the surgical repair of ventricular septal defect.
Direct oral anticoagulants: is it time to make the switch in cardiac surgery?
19 de June de 2023
A meta-analysis of 4 clinical trials and 6 observational studies comparing the outcomes of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) carrying a bioprosthesis.