ARTICLES ON MISCELLANEOUS
Systolic anterior motion-mediated mitral regurgitation in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: when and how to intervene
Pathophysiology and management of mitral regurgitation associated with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Beyond the operating room: how can cardiovascular surgeons and interventionalists safeguard their own health?
An analysis of a guide based on personal experiences, proposing exercise and nutrition strategies specifically designed to enhance the health and performance of cardiovascular surgeons and interventionalists during demanding workdays.
Update on cardiac tumors
This article provides an updated review on cardiac tumors, focusing on their classification, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies. It delivers a clear synthesis that is highly valuable for daily clinical practice.
Treatment of transcatheter aortic valve (TAVI) thrombosis: a critical analysis
A review of the incidence, classification, and potential recommendations for clinical management of thrombosis associated with TAVI.
Comparison of outcomes and required tools for transvenous lead extraction: insights from a high-volume center
This study compares the safety and efficacy of transvenous lead extraction (TLE) for implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers (PMs), analyzing procedural differences based on a large-scale prospective registry from Cleveland Clinic over a decade.
When, who, and how to perform a pericardiectomy?
A review of the state-of-the-art approach to the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of constrictive pericarditis, assessing the most recommended surgical treatment for each case.
Malignant pericardial effusion: pericardiocentesis or pericardial window?
This single-center retrospective study evaluates clinical outcomes over 20 years, specifically focusing on the recurrence of pericardial effusion and mortality, comparing pericardiocentesis with pericardial window in the treatment of malignant pericardial effusion.
Acute Kidney Failure in Cardiac Surgery: Are Amino Acids Part of the Solution?
A randomized, multicenter clinical trial to assess whether perioperative amino acid administration reduces the incidence of postoperative acute kidney failure.
Minimally invasive surgery for congenital heart disease: an expert commentary
An update on minimally invasive surgery applied to the treatment of congenital heart diseases, authored by Dr. Juan-Miguel Gil-Jaurena.
Results Following Valve Surgery in Patients with Infective Endocarditis and Preoperative Septic Cerebral Embolism: Insights from the CAMPAIGN Registry
The German CAMPAIGN registry outcomes focused on comparing morbidity and mortality in patients with infective endocarditis (IE) complicated by septic cerebral embolism (SCE) versus those without it.