Hybrid alternative for postinfarction VSR: the SurCOP strategy
Description and outcomes of a hybrid strategy for the management of postinfarction VSR.
Miscellaneous
Sternal closure under scrutiny: are there factors that predispose to wire fracture?
Single-center cross-sectional observational study from Canada evaluating the occurrence of sternal wire fractures during follow-up in patients who had previously undergone coronary artery bypass grafting, and analyzing the potential association between these fractures, different closure techniques, and patient characteristics.
Robot-assisted cardiac surgery: who needs training, the surgeon or the program?
STS consensus document on recommendations for the development of robot-assisted cardiac surgery programs.
Radical pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis: how far should resection go, and with or without CPB?
This study supports the emerging trend toward pericardiectomy extended to the left-sided cardiac chambers, in contrast to the traditional strategy, which by definition was limited to the low-pressure chambers and performed without CPB.
Rethinking pumphead: does cardiac surgery really cause cognitive decline?
Systematic review on cognitive decline after cardiac surgery analyzing the quality of the studies supporting this phenomenon
Custodiol vs Del Nido: which should we choose for minimally invasive mitral valve repair?
Single-centre retrospective observational study comparing two cardioplegic strategies in patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve repair between 2014 and 2025.
From urgent surgery to “bridge-to-repair”: the new strategy in postinfarction ventricular septal rupture
A review of several recent studies analyzing current treatment strategies for postinfarction ventricular septal rupture, including delayed surgical repair, mechanical circulatory support, percutaneous closure, and advanced therapies as a bridge to heart transplantation.
Is on-table extubation an effective strategy in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Comparative study of patient profiles, outcomes, and efficiency of on-table extubation versus early extubation in cardiac surgery.
Left atrial appendage occlusion during cardiac surgery: a strategy beyond atrial fibrillation?
Updated narrative review of the current evidence on surgical left atrial appendage occlusion.
Leadless pacing in patients undergoing valve interventions: is it worth it?
Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the potential benefit of leadless pacing systems over conventional devices in patients undergoing surgical or transcatheter valve interventions.