How to address perioperative bleeding in cardiac surgery
Consensus document on bleeding management, transfusion, and quality metrics in cardiac surgery
Miscellaneous
Myocardial protection decision-making challenges in patients with left ventricular dysfunction
An analysis of the various factors that may influence the effectiveness of myocardial protection during cardiac surgery in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below 40%, with a focus on comparing the efficacy of del Nido versus cold blood cardioplegia.
Leadless pacing: historical background and future perspectives.
This article provides a comprehensive review of the current state of leadless cardiac pacing, tracing its historical evolution, analyzing the available evidence, and highlighting future challenges and expectations for this technology.
Is endovascular treatment using venous stents feasible for veno-occlusive disease in the thoracic and upper limb region?
Pioneering meta-analysis summarizing the outcomes of endovascular treatment for benign and malignant occlusive venous disease in the upper body.
Systolic anterior motion-mediated mitral regurgitation in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: when and how to intervene
Pathophysiology and management of mitral regurgitation associated with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Beyond the operating room: how can cardiovascular surgeons and interventionalists safeguard their own health?
An analysis of a guide based on personal experiences, proposing exercise and nutrition strategies specifically designed to enhance the health and performance of cardiovascular surgeons and interventionalists during demanding workdays.
Update on cardiac tumors
This article provides an updated review on cardiac tumors, focusing on their classification, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies. It delivers a clear synthesis that is highly valuable for daily clinical practice.
Treatment of transcatheter aortic valve (TAVI) thrombosis: a critical analysis
A review of the incidence, classification, and potential recommendations for clinical management of thrombosis associated with TAVI.
Comparison of outcomes and required tools for transvenous lead extraction: insights from a high-volume center
This study compares the safety and efficacy of transvenous lead extraction (TLE) for implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers (PMs), analyzing procedural differences based on a large-scale prospective registry from Cleveland Clinic over a decade.
When, who, and how to perform a pericardiectomy?
A review of the state-of-the-art approach to the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of constrictive pericarditis, assessing the most recommended surgical treatment for each case.