ARTICLES ON VALVULOPATHIES
Isolated mitral valve endocarditis: repair or replacement?
This retrospective, single-center study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic’s endocarditis working group examines pathological, bacteriological characteristics and short- and long-term surgical outcomes of mitral valve repair versus replacement in isolated mitral endocarditis.
Winning Without Convincing: Bayesian Analyses and Non-Inferiority Studies in Trials Comparing TAVR and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
Review of a Bayesian Meta-Analysis of Non-Inferiority Studies Comparing Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Reintervention after MitraClip® implantation: a new MitraClip® or mitral surgery?
A prospective review of a national US database evaluates outcomes for patients undergoing reintervention following initial transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER).
Should Routine Implantation of a Permanent Epicardial Pacemaker Be Considered in Cases of Tricuspid Valve Replacement?
This paper examines the outcomes and implications of implanting permanent epicardial pacing systems in patients undergoing tricuspid valve replacement (TVR).
Durability of Bioprostheses in the Mitral Position: Surgery Sets the Standard
This review article consolidates 21 studies and nearly 16,000 patients to establish outcomes regarding the durability of bioprostheses in the mitral position.
Complete Annular Decalcification in Mitral Valve Replacement: From the Impossible to the Possible
This retrospective study reports on the experience with 15 patients presenting extensive mitral annular calcification (MAC), where a technique utilizing the Cavitron® ultrasonic surgical aspirator (CUSA) was applied during mitral valve replacement procedures.
Results of Valve-in-Valve on Percutaneous Bioprosthesis (Redo-TAVI) Using Balloon-Expandable Percutaneous Prostheses
The STS/ACC TVT registry analysis compares outcomes for patients undergoing TAVI based on whether they receive treatment on a native valve or a previous percutaneous prosthesis (valve-in-valve).
Cardiorespiratory Fitness As A Protective Factor Against The Need For Aortic Valve Replacement And Mortality After Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
A prospective registry of a large cohort investigating the correlation between the need for aortic valve replacement and cardiorespiratory fitness along with physical activity.
How to Orient Mechanical Prosthesis Discs in the Mitral Position?
This retrospective single-center study evaluates the relationship between anatomical or non-anatomical disc orientation in mechanical mitral prostheses and the development of pannus.
Tricuspid Valve Surgery: How to Assess Surgical Risk
This single-center study examines the role of the MELD scoring system, traditionally applied to advanced liver disease, in assessing surgical risk for isolated tricuspid valve surgery. This study contrasts MELD with conventional risk scoring systems, such as EuroSCORE II and STS score.