A new paradigm in pediatric circulatory support
This single-center retrospective observational study presents a case series of pediatric patients with cardiogenic shock managed using the Impella device.
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David procedure in patients older than 60 years: is there an age limit for this technique?
This observational, retrospective study includes data from two Italian centers, assessing in-hospital mortality and long-term survival in sexagenarians undergoing one of two procedures: aortic root and valve replacement using a valved conduit versus valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSRR) using the reimplantation technique.
Does a simple maneuver have major impact? posterior left pericardiotomy in aortic surgery
This observational study retrospectively examines the impact of posterior left pericardiotomy (PLP) on the incidence of cardiac tamponade and postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) in the setting of aortic surgery.
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.
Two-stage surgical approach for reentry into the mediastinum in aortic reoperations
Summary of clinical experience and detailed description of the preoperative planning protocol and surgical technique for reoperations via median sternotomy in patients with the ascending aorta in direct contact with the posterior sternal table.
Permanent cardiac pacing in the Fontan circulation: therapeutic need or added risk factor?
Comprehensive review on the indications, approaches, and outcomes of permanent pacemaker implantation in patients with Fontan circulation.
TEVAR in complicated type B dissection: technical decisions that make the difference
This article summarizes the step-by-step TEVAR technique for complicated type B aortic dissection as described in the original study, and includes a final commentary where we integrate practical recommendations drawn from recent surgical articles, European guidelines, and the author’s own experience.
Document of consensus on the management of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum
Consensus document from the Clinical Practice Standards Committee Working Group of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery on the management of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.
A Canadian in America: long-term outcomes of the Svensson modification of the David operation
Report on the very long-term outcomes (15 years) of a single-surgeon experience at the Cleveland Clinic with aortic root reimplantation surgery.
Transcarotid access for TAVR: sustained safety and efficacy at five years
Prospective observational study evaluating 5-year clinical outcomes of transcarotid TAVR in moderate-to-high surgical risk patients with no viable femoral access.