This randomized control trial evaluated the effect of superficial parasternal intercostal plane block (SPIP) on lung function testing in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement via conventional sternotomy. A total of 74 patients were randomized to receive either SPIP or no treatment.
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Cardiac
August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025
This article provides a practical summary of the surgical indications from the 2023 European guidelines for the management of infective endocarditis (IE). IE remains a challenging condition with high morbidity and mortality despite advances in diagnosis and management.
August 14, 2025
This cadaver-based study evaluated the variations in vascular perfusion territories of the descending thoracic aorta, including variations in the anatomy of the artery of Adamkiewicz.
August 13, 2025
In Part 5 of this series, experts explore the diagnosis and management of left ventricular failure, including medications, mechanical support, and heart team decision-making.
August 12, 2025
This video demonstrates patient positioning, chest marking, and port placement for robotic mitral valve repair.
August 12, 2025
In this CTSNet video series, Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation, Nurse Educator Jill Ley, founder of Essentials of Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation, invited clinical care providers from around the world to contribute to a series of discussions exploring optimal management of cardiac surgical arrest, including current resuscitation practices and training priorities.
August 11, 2025
This video demonstrates bi-atrial cannulation for a ventricular assist device in children with small ventricular cavity sizes.
August 11, 2025
This video demonstrates a porcine xenograft replacement of the aortic root in a patient with severe aortic regurgitation due to infective endocarditis.
August 8, 2025
At the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) 2025 Annual Conference, Zaid Abu-Mowis, a medical student at the University of Florida College of Medicine, presented on “Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Pediatric Heart Transplantation: A Comparison of Two ERAS.”
August 8, 2025
In this video, Dr. Ramprassath M. Siddhan recounts his journey to adopting and developing an endoscopic cardiac surgery program in Madurai, India.