New duke criteria for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis
Update of the diagnostic criteria for infective endocarditis by the International Society of Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases
Heart Surgery Today
Mid-term follow-up meta-analysis of the sutureless Livanova® Perceval® aortic valve prosthesis: adaptation to real-world scenarios
This systematic review and meta-analysis is the first study to independently evaluate the mid-term outcomes (5 years) of isolated aortic valve replacement using the Perceval sutureless prosthesis.
Twenty Years of Aortic Valve Reimplantation with Valsalva Graft: Does Preserving the Sinuses of Valsalva Make a Difference?
A retrospective analysis of aortic valve reimplantation outcomes over the last 20 years, using the “Valsalva graft” at the center that introduced its clinical application.
Atrioventricular block after surgery: the minesweeper game?
A prospective study conducted at Boston Children’s Hospital aimed at mapping the conduction system in various congenital heart defects to create a predictive model of conduction tissue anatomy.
Unloading the Left Ventricle in Veno-arterial ECMO: Methods, Timing, and Candidates
A review of the various methods and indications for left ventricle (LV) unloading in patients supported with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO).
Impella CP® in Myocardial Infarction with Cardiogenic Shock: First Evidence in Over 20 Years
This international, multicenter clinical trial (DanGer study) evaluates the effects of routine implantation of the microaxial flow pump (Impella CP®) compared to conventional treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.
Type B Aortic Dissection: Insights from the Masters in the Field
Review article from the Houston Methodist DeBakey heart & vascular center updating knowledge on classification and management recommendations for type B aortic dissection.
Unilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion as a neuroprotective strategy in aortic arch surgery
Review article and meta-analysis comparing different cerebral protection techniques in aortic arch surgery
Minimally Invasive Approach in Aortic Valve Replacement vs. TAVI: From Classic to Derby
Patient-level meta-analysis comparing survival outcomes of TAVI vs. aortic valve replacement across different approaches: sternotomy and, innovatively, minimally invasive approach.
Half a century of experience in heterotaxy syndrome
Long-term outcomes at Mayo Clinic in the management of patients with heterotaxy syndrome.