This single institution study explored the frequency and time course of failure of mitral valve repair for MR caused by prolapse using longitudinal echocardiography. Recurrent MR developed in 49 (5.7%) patients at a mean of 3.1 years; 6 had prolapse and 43 did not. Severe MS occurred in 3. Reoperation was performed in 21 patients, and was most c
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October 31, 2016
October 31, 2016
This single institution retrospective study evaluated outcomes of valve replacement for degenerated bioprosthetic aortic valves comparing surgical AVR (SAVR) to transcatheter valve-in-valve procedures (TViV). Patients were matched into 2 groups of 22 according to STS risk scores. Operative mortality, stroke rate, and 3-year survival were similar b
October 27, 2016
Gabriele Di Giammarco of University G D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara, Italy, discusses the importance of intraoperative graft verification in CABG procedures to improve patency outcomes.
October 26, 2016
This video shows a left VATS procedure for pseudo-chylopericardium and the insertion of an indwelling left pleural catheter through two 10 mm ports.
October 25, 2016
In this video, the authors show the resolution of two mechanical complications of myocardial infarction in the same patient.
October 24, 2016
One-hundred eleven patients who underwent surgical repair of acute type A aortic dissection without preoperative malperfusion are analyzed for outcome with regard to arterial cannulation site, route of cerebral perfusion and surgeon’s specific experience. Potential biases are discussed.
October 24, 2016
The retrospective study includes 434 patients with total cavopulmonary connection. Clinical results and factors influencing the outcome are analyzed.
October 24, 2016
This retrospective monocenter analysis compares 30 patients with intraventricular rerouting and 29 patients with repair on arterial level for transposition of the great arteries associated with ventricular septal defect and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction. The strategy was chosen according to the individual anatomical situation.
October 20, 2016
In May 2015, a CardioStart International medical team was scheduled to help initiate a cardiac program at Kathmandu University in Nepal, but, in the wake of a devastating earthquake, the team instead assisted with earthquake relief efforts.
October 13, 2016
In an interview with Joel Dunning, Emily Farkas discusses her humanitarian work, including a recent surgical mission to Nepal.