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View article: Platelet Transfusion
Platelet Transfusion Open
Importance Platelet transfusion is a frequent procedure with benefits and risks. Objective To provide recommendations in adult and pediatric populations in whom platelet transfusions are commonly performed. Evidence Review Grading of Recom…
Surgical Management of Type A Aortic Intramural Hematoma With Cerebral Malperfusion: Carotid Revascularization and Arch Replacement Open
Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) with cerebral malperfusion presents a significant surgical challenge. This report describes a novel approach involving initial right carotid artery repair with interposition grafting and selective cer…
Quality of Surgical Care Within the Criminal Justice Health Care System Open
Importance Individuals who are incarcerated represent a vulnerable group due to concerns about their ability to provide voluntary and informed consent, and there are considerable legal protections regarding their participation in medical r…
View article: 2022 ACC/AHA guideline for the diagnosis and management of aortic disease
2022 ACC/AHA guideline for the diagnosis and management of aortic disease Open
Recommendations from previously published AHA/ACC guidelines on thoracic aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and bicuspid aortic valve disease have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians. In addition, new recommendations…
Surgical Management and Mechanical Circulatory Support in High-Risk Pulmonary Embolisms: Historical Context, Current Status, and Future Directions: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Open
Acute pulmonary embolism is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death, with most pulmonary embolism–related mortality associated with acute right ventricular failure. Although there has recently been increased clinical attention to a…
Resection of a giant thoracic solitary fibrous tumor treated with preoperative arterial coiling followed by a double-level thoracotomy Open
Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) are rare pleura neoplasms often localized to middle or inferior hemithorax. A middle-aged woman presents to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident, the computed tomography scan revealed a g…
View article: 2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines
2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines Open
Aim: The “2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease” provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation and family screening, medical therapy, endovascular and surgical treatme…
Extracorporeal Life Support Associated with Cardiac Procedures in Patients with Malignancy Open
Background With an aged population, cardiac surgery in oncologic patients is no longer uncommon. The use of postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support has increased, but its utility in oncologic patients is not clear. This study aims to de…
View article: Global observational survey verifying surgeon utilization of the Validated Intraoperative Bleeding (VIBe) scale for use in clinical practice
Global observational survey verifying surgeon utilization of the Validated Intraoperative Bleeding (VIBe) scale for use in clinical practice Open
This survey strengthens the findings of the earlier validation study and provides human factors verification of the VIBe SCALE as a relevant tool to evaluate and assess bleeding severity across multiple surgical specialties, while demonstr…
Extracorporeal Life Support Associated with Cardiac Procedures in Patients with Malignancy Open
Objectives : With an aged population, cardiac surgery in oncologic patients is no longer uncommon. The use of postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support has increased, but its utility in oncologic patients is not clear. This study aims to …
Central Line Access is Predictive of Diagnostic Blood Loss and Transfusion in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit Open
Background: Diagnostic laboratory testing (DLT) is a source of blood loss in critically ill patients. Approximately half of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) present with anemia, with the remainder developing a multifactor…
Post-treatment bacterial endocarditis mimicking fungal organisms: a morphologic comparison and tips for avoiding this diagnostic pitfall Open
Antibiotic therapy for bacterial endocarditis can alter the inflammatory reaction to infection, bacterial size, septa formation, and staining characteristics. Knowledge of these therapy-related effects and use of high-power magnification h…
Cardiac surgeons' concerns, perceptions, and responses during the COVID‐19 pandemic Open
The present study demonstrates the impact of COVID-19 on North American cardiac surgeons. Our study should stimulate further discussions to identify optimal solutions to improve workforce preparedness for subsequent surges, as well as faci…
Is prophylactic root replacement needed to prevent future root aneurysm in bicuspid aortic valve patients? Open
Central MessageProphylactic aortic root replacement in the setting of a bicuspid aortic valve can be justified in certain situations.See Commentary on page 106.Feature Editor's Introduction—In deciding when to perform a "prophylactic" aort…
Commentary: Learning from a King Open
Central MessageThe development of the valve-sparing root replacement has had a positive impact on patient care with the caveat that great results require great technique.See Article page 72. Given the opportunity to review a manuscript wri…
Considerations for Reduction of Risk of Perioperative Stroke in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac and Thoracic Aortic Operations: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Open
Perioperative stroke is one of the most severe and feared complications of cardiac surgery. Based on the timing of onset and detection, perioperative stroke can be classified as intraoperative or postoperative. The pathogenesis of perioper…