This update article, released by the American Heart Association (AHA), summarizes the main indications for intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), its association with clinical outcomes and prognostic value, and provides a hierarchy of specific considerations for different types of cardiac surgery.
Prospective observational study (VASGRA) with retrospective analysis reporting the experience of a Swiss tertiary center in the management of thoracic vascular graft infections.
Expert opinion about continuous cerebral oximetry as part of multimodal neuromonitoring, assessing its applications and limitations in pediatric cardiac surgery.
A commentary on a review article exploring the current state of randomized evidence and its role in advancing cardiac surgery.
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.
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).
This retrospective single-center study (Mayo Clinic) aimed to assess early and late outcomes of patients who underwent extended septal myectomy due to recurrent left ventricular outflow tract gradients following prior septal reduction therapy, either percutaneous (alcohol septal ablation) or surgical.
This meta-analysis of 28 studies sought to evaluate the prognostic impact of permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery, with a focus on surgical procedure type and device indication.
Consensus document on bleeding management, transfusion, and quality metrics in cardiac surgery
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.
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