Mitochondrial transplantation update and clinical implications
Expert opinion on basic research in mitochondrial transplantation and potential applications in cardiovascular medicine.
Miscellaneous
Current state of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography during adult cardiac surgery: considerations and recommendations
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.
Beyond the scalpel: balancing surgery and conservative management in infected thoracic vascular grafts
Prospective observational study (VASGRA) with retrospective analysis reporting the experience of a Swiss tertiary center in the management of thoracic vascular graft infections.
Continuous cerebral oximetry (NIRS) in pediatric cardiac surgery neuromonitoring: advantages and limitations
Expert opinion about continuous cerebral oximetry as part of multimodal neuromonitoring, assessing its applications and limitations in pediatric cardiac surgery.
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.
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).
Surgical septal myectomy after prior septal reduction therapy: are second chances better… or just not as harmful as we fear?
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.
Does permanent pacemaker implantation influence long-term survival after cardiac surgery?
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.
How to address perioperative bleeding in cardiac surgery
Consensus document on bleeding management, transfusion, and quality metrics in cardiac surgery