The limitations of an unidimensional assessment of aortic aneurysms
Substudy of the prospective, multicenter, randomized TITAN:SvS trial evaluating candidates for ascending aortic surgery using alternative metrics beyond aortic diameter.
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Acute type A intramural hematoma: is it truly less deadly
This is a retrospective observational study from a high-volume center addressing aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) as a distinct clinical entity within the acute aortic syndrome (AAS) spectrum. The authors outline their therapeutic approach, with particular emphasis on surgical strategy and patient selection based on the hematoma’s location and radiological progression.
In search of the optimal target population for percutaneous tricuspid valve repair
This multicenter observational study evaluates the impact of percutaneous edge-to-edge tricuspid valve repair on overall survival in patients with tricuspid regurgitation across different disease stages.
Does more grafting mean better outcomes? The impact of multiple distal anastomoses in the same coronary territory in coronary artery bypass grafting
This single-center, retrospective observational study assessed the long-term clinical impact of performing more than one distal anastomosis in the same diseased coronary territory in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for 3-vessel disease (3VD).
Myocardial protection decision-making challenges in patients with left ventricular dysfunction
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.
Revascularizing multivessel coronary artery disease with ventricular dysfunction: real-world outcomes of surgical versus percutaneous revascularization
Comparative results from a New Jersey state cohort (2007–2018) of patients with multivessel disease treated by surgical or percutaneous revascularization
Donor selection in heart transplantation in 2025: expanding the transplant horizon
This state-of-the-art document provides an overview of current donor selection strategies in heart transplantation (HT), highlighting how technical advances have enabled an expansion in the donor pool and increased transplant rates.
Leadless pacing: historical background and future perspectives.
This article provides a comprehensive review of the current state of leadless cardiac pacing, tracing its historical evolution, analyzing the available evidence, and highlighting future challenges and expectations for this technology.
Standardizing outcomes of long-term mechanical circulatory support in Europe
4th report of the EUROMACS registry by the EACTS with a focus on standardized outcome ratios
Via crucis of TAVI versus surgery in low-risk patients: the three denials
Meta-analysis of the longest available follow-up outcomes from the six main randomized trials comparing TAVI and SAVR in low surgical risk patients in terms of survival and stroke.