ARTICLES ON VALVULOPATHIES
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.
The dilemma with dialysis patients: implantation of biological or mechanical prosthesis
Long-Term Outcomes in a Japanese Cohort of Dialysis Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement with Biological and Mechanical Prostheses
Early surgery in isolated tricuspid regurgitation: better long-term outcomes?
This retrospective study from the Cleveland Clinic group assesses short- and long-term outcomes of tricuspid valve surgery for severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) based on surgical indication (class I vs. non-class I).
Sutureless Perceval Aortic Valve Prosthesis: Outstanding Performance with Real-World Data
Mid-Term Results of the SURE-AVR International Registry: A Decade of Perceval Sutureless Bioprosthesis Implantation
Effect on Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling After Mitral Valve Repair: A Clinical Trial Response
Sub-analysis of the CardioLink-2 clinical trial, evaluating the effect of mitral repair (resect vs. respect) on left ventricular (LV) reverse remodeling.
Delirium and quality of life in surgical and percutaneous treatment of aortic valve disease
This prospective, observational, single-center study compares the incidence of postoperative delirium and quality of life in patients treated for aortic valve disease via surgery versus transcatheter procedure.
Valve Bioprostheses: Resilient Over Time
Five-Year Results and Preliminary Seven-Year Data from the COMMENCE Study on Edwards® RESILIA® Bovine Pericardial Tissue in Aortic Position Bioprostheses
Surgical Implantation of Balloon-Expandable Valve Prosthesis in Cases of Severe Mitral Annular Calcification: Another Tool in the Armamentarium
An analysis of the technique and outcomes of the largest published series on the surgical implantation of balloon-expandable valves (Sapien) in patients with severe mitral annular calcification (MAC).