Thomas Theologou
Achieving successful outcomes after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) or descending thoracic aortic aneurysm (DTA) repair requires meticulous attention throughout the entire perioperative period. This includes not only appropriate intraoperative technical considerations, but also preoperative optimization...
Background of the study: Valve-sparing aortic procedures, including the David and Yacoub procedures, have emerged as the dominant approaches in aortic aneurysm surgery, preserving the native aortic valve and thereby...
This article proposes a set of new techniques for mitral valve repair that employ a running suture rather than individual cords. They follow landmarks such as papillary muscle tips and...
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine cause-specific mortality in TBAD and to evaluate the clinical characteristics associated with aorta-related and non aorta-related mortality. Methods: Clinical and administrative...
This registry, involving multiple centers, aims to provide conclusive results reflecting the importance of critical preoperative conditions and different treatment strategies to reduce the risk of early adverse events after...
