The University of Pennsylvania group, in a porcine model of ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR), compared echocardiographic surface coaptation in two groups of pigs: Those undergoing MV repair with a flat semirigid annuloplasty ring vs. with a saddle-shaped rigid annuloplasty ring.
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Cardiac
July 15, 2015
July 13, 2015
This video demonstrates graft cannulation of the innominate artery as an alternative to axillary cannulation.
July 9, 2015
The authors report on aortic arch surgery after previous type A dissection repair in 55 patients. The results with 5% perioperative deaths and 7% permanent stroke are satisfactory in this challenging patient’s group.
July 9, 2015
The 600 Finnish patients who were analyzed, underwent repair of tetralogy of Fallot at the age of <15 years between 1962 and 2007. The long-term prognosis improved considerably over time. The data indicate an increased risk of death in patients who had undergone a primary palliative procedure.
July 9, 2015
Twenty-five cardiac surgery trainees underwent randomization to learn TEE interpretation by either of two approaches: traditional teaching during cardiac surgery vs. simulation-based teaching via the Heartworks simulator.
July 8, 2015
Santi Trimarchi of the University of Milan, Milan, Italy, discusses re-intervention following acute type-A aortic dissection repair with data from the IRAD registry.
July 6, 2015
This is a provocative study questioning the current practice of using blood pressure targets perioperatively to ensure adequate perfusion. Plasma levels of a brain-specific injury biomarker (GFAP) were measured in 121 patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
July 6, 2015
This video shows how to modify the trap-door technique, commonly used in the arterial switch operation in children, in order to re-implant the coronary ostia in adult patients undergoing aortic root replacement.
July 4, 2015
A novel social networking group has been formed and is entitled, "The Thoracic Surgery Social Media Network." It is represented on Twitter by the handle, @TSSMN. In addition, tweets are tagged with the #TSSMN hashtag.
July 1, 2015
The authors retrospectively analyzed the STS datablase for utilization of bilateral mammary artery (BIMA) grafts in patients considered at low risk for BIMA use. This group of patients were compared to a propensity matched group of single mammary artery graft (SIMA) patients.