New Prioritization Criteria for Heart Transplantation in Spain: Expert Opinion
An expert commentary by Dr. J. Cuenca on the past, present, and future of prioritization criteria for heart transplantation in Spain, recently updated in April 2023.
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Treatment of Cardiac Sarcomas: Much to Learn
Update on classification, prognosis, therapeutic management, and surgical techniques for the resection of primary cardiac sarcomas from the Houston group.
Technique for aortic valve replacement with Perceval prosthesis plus mitral surgery: 7 essential steps
This editorial article thoroughly details the perioperative guidelines and surgical technique for aortic valve replacement with a Perceval sutureless prosthesis in patients undergoing concomitant mitral surgery.
Ventricular assist devices as a bridge to transplantation: challenging the established order
This retrospective single-center study evaluates the impact of pre-transplant ventricular assist device (VAD) support on pediatric patients and/or those with congenital heart disease undergoing heart transplantation, compared to patients who did not require such support before transplantation.
Rightward Shift in Valve Surgery
An analysis by the Cleveland Clinic of isolated tricuspid valve surgery outcomes, focusing on etiology and associated clinical and analytical parameters.
Congenital Aortic Root Malformations: How Should They Be Named?
Consensus document on the anatomy, imaging, and nomenclature of congenital aortic root malformations.
Tri-Score: more intention than result
Analysis of the foundational work of the TRI-SCORE scoring system, designed to assess the risk-benefit balance of invasive treatment options versus conservative management in patients with significant isolated tricuspid regurgitation (TR).
Reoperations in cardiac valve surgery: a review of major considerations
This review article provides an exhaustive analysis of perioperative considerations and essential techniques in cardiac valve reoperations.
The Evolution of Tricuspid Regurgitation: From Secondary Actor to Co-star
Review on tricuspid regurgitation, explaining the characterization of this valvulopathy, the new five-grade severity classification, and medical, surgical, and percutaneous treatment options.
Current Status of Transcatheter Mitral Prostheses: Expert Commentary
Expert commentary from Dr. Carlos E. Martín provides an update on the percutaneous treatment of the mitral valve using transcatheter prostheses, reviewing the main technical aspects and results in studies published to date.