New responses to the prothrombotic state of Fontan circulation
A multicenter observational study with a control group evaluates differences in thrombin generation in patients with Fontan circulation.
Heart Surgery Today
Polish AVALON Registry of Low-Surgical-Risk Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
Short-term Outcomes and Mid-term Survival Analysis of the Polish AVALON Registry in Low-Risk Patients Undergoing TAVI vs. SAVR
Importance of Distal Residual False Lumen Size After Surgery for DeBakey Type I Aortic Dissection: Is It What We All Suspect?
This study aimed to evaluate if, in patients undergoing surgery following DeBakey Type I aortic dissection, the maximum area of the false lumen in the distal thoracic aorta predicts late aortic dilation and the need for reintervention.
What is better than the internal mammary artery anastomosed to the left anterior descending artery? Multiple arterial grafts.
A comprehensive meta-analysis and review of recent evidence regarding survival outcomes using multiple arterial grafts versus left internal mammary artery plus saphenous vein grafting; performing subgroup analyses such as radial artery vs. right internal mammary artery, elderly patients, those with diabetes mellitus, and women.
Vegetation size, multiplicity, and position in patients with infective endocarditis
This retrospective study aims to determine whether vegetation size, multiplicity, and position in patients with infective endocarditis (IE) pose a risk factor for cerebral embolism and long-term mortality.
Current status of ventricular assist devices in the pediatric population
Sixth Annual Report of the Pedimacs Registry (2012–2021), Evaluating 1,355 Devices in 1,109 Patients Under 19 Years of Age
Second Chances: Rescue of Patients Rejected for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Aortic Valve Replacement
This study presents the surgical outcomes of a British center, where selected high-surgical-risk patients initially rejected for TAVI were reconsidered for Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR).
The Eastern Approach to Intramural Hematoma for Elderly Patients
Comparative study of the short- and mid-term outcomes in patients over 75 years with acute type A intramural hematoma (IMH-A) managed conservatively or treated surgically.
Late incidence and recurrence of new-onset atrial fibrillation after isolated aortic valve replacement surgery
This multicenter retrospective cohort study investigates the occurrence of atrial fibrillation after isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR), examining the recurrence of the arrhythmia and associated complications during long-term follow-up.
Less-Invasive Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Should We Start Considering It?
This multicenter observational study evaluates morbidity and mortality following left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, comparing the outcomes of conventional median sternotomy (CS) to minimally invasive (MI) approaches.