How to Orient Mechanical Prosthesis Discs in the Mitral Position?
This retrospective single-center study evaluates the relationship between anatomical or non-anatomical disc orientation in mechanical mitral prostheses and the development of pannus.
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Ventricular Dysfunction, Viability, and Revascularization: The Never-Ending Story
This literature review addresses the role of viability studies in the indication for revascularization and the prognosis of patients with ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, proposing a new decision algorithm for managing this clinical scenario.
EARLY-UNLOAD Study: Conventional Management vs. Early Ventricular Unloading in VA-ECMO Patients
The EARLY-UNLOAD study is a single-center, prospective clinical trial comparing early initiation of routine LV unloading in cardiogenic shock (CS) patients supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) against conventional management.
Single ventricle without Fontan circulation: the importance of the type of palliation
This multicenter retrospective study analyzes prognostic differences in three groups of single-ventricle patients who, for various reasons, do not achieve Fontan circulation: those with restrictive pulmonary flow (native pulmonary stenosis or banding), superior vena cava-to-pulmonary artery connection (Glenn), and systemic-pulmonary shunts (with or without Glenn).
Management of adults with anomalous aortic origin of the coronary arteries
Systematic review and critical appraisal of evidence on the treatment of adults with anomalous aortic origin of the coronary arteries
Systematic Assessment of Postoperative Shock in Cardiac Surgery: Does It Offer Insights?
This pioneering retrospective study examines the association between the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) Shock Classification and morbidity-mortality rates in cardiac surgery patients.
Partial heart transplantation: a solution to valve growth challenges?
Review article discussing the necessity, clinical feasibility, and initial experiences with partial heart transplantation.
Tricuspid Valve Surgery: How to Assess Surgical Risk
This single-center study examines the role of the MELD scoring system, traditionally applied to advanced liver disease, in assessing surgical risk for isolated tricuspid valve surgery. This study contrasts MELD with conventional risk scoring systems, such as EuroSCORE II and STS score.
Does a good state of physical and mental health impact mortality when comparing surgical and percutaneous revascularization?
This SYNTAXES substudy investigates the relationship between preprocedural physical and mental health and 10-year mortality in patients who have undergone coronary revascularization, either surgically or percutaneously.
Which Is the Mitral Prosthesis of Choice in Dialysis Patients? The Debate Continues
This single-center, retrospective American study evaluates outcomes of prosthesis choice in patients with advanced renal disease on dialysis.