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View article: Foley catheter balloon tamponade for actively bleeding wounds following penetrating neck injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Foley catheter balloon tamponade for actively bleeding wounds following penetrating neck injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
FCBT is a simple, rapid technique that achieves temporary haemorrhage control in PNI, providing a bridge to definitive surgical control, and may be effective as definitive treatment in selected venous injuries. However, pooled data are lim…
View article: Translational Extracellular Matrix Spray‐Coating Approach for Large‐Scale Bioactive Surface Functionalization and Tissue Repair
Translational Extracellular Matrix Spray‐Coating Approach for Large‐Scale Bioactive Surface Functionalization and Tissue Repair Open
While various extracellular matrix (ECM)‐based delivery platforms such as cell sheets, nanoparticles, and dressings have demonstrated potential for tissue repair, their clinical translation remains limited by poor scalability, structural f…
View article: Costs Associated with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Korea
Costs Associated with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Korea Open
TAVI had much higher index hospitalization costs than SAVR. Additionally, the overall healthcare utilization costs post-discharge for TAVI were also marginally higher than those for SAVR in younger age subgroups.
View article: Treat-to-target or high-intensity statin treatment in older adults with coronary artery disease: a post hoc analysis of the LODESTAR trial
Treat-to-target or high-intensity statin treatment in older adults with coronary artery disease: a post hoc analysis of the LODESTAR trial Open
Background The optimal statin treatment strategy that is balanced for both efficacy and safety has not been clearly determined in older adults with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods In the post hoc analysis of the LODESTAR (low-densit…
View article: Thrombocytopenia after Aortic Valve Replacement Using Sutureless Valves
Thrombocytopenia after Aortic Valve Replacement Using Sutureless Valves Open
The severity of postoperative thrombocytopenia differed significantly between the Perceval and Intuity valves. The Perceval group showed a significantly higher prevalence of severe thrombocytopenia and higher platelet transfusion volumes. …
View article: Acute type A aortic dissection features and outcomes in octogenarians: a propensity score analysis
Acute type A aortic dissection features and outcomes in octogenarians: a propensity score analysis Open
OBJECTIVES The clinical characteristics and early outcomes of surgical repair in octogenarians with acute type A aortic dissection were compared with those in nonoctogenarians. METHODS All patients who underwent emergency surgical repair f…
View article: Comparative analysis of del Nido cardioplegia versus blood cardioplegia in isolate coronary artery bypass grafting
Comparative analysis of del Nido cardioplegia versus blood cardioplegia in isolate coronary artery bypass grafting Open
Background: This study examined the efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia compared with traditional blood cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting by evaluating the early postoperative outcomes. Method…
View article: Influence of Preoperative COVID‐19 Vaccination on Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting—A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis
Influence of Preoperative COVID‐19 Vaccination on Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting—A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis Open
Background Reports of intravascular thrombosis and cardiac complications have raised concerns about the safety of COVID‐19 vaccinations, particularly in patients with high cardiovascular risk. Herein, we aimed to analyze the impact of preo…
View article: 2023 KASNet Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
2023 KASNet Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Open
Hyung Gon Je, Jae Woong Choi, Ho Young Hwang, Ho Jin Kim, Joon Bum Kim, Hee-Jung Kim, Jae-Sung Choi, Dong Seop Jeong, Jae Gun Kwak, Han Ki Park, Seung Hyun Lee, Cheong Lim, Jae Won Lee, for the KASNet Guideline Writing Committee. J Chest S…
View article: Improved clinical outcomes following introduction of an attending intensivist for patients admitted to the cardiac surgical intensive care unit after valvular heart surgery: a single-center experience
Improved clinical outcomes following introduction of an attending intensivist for patients admitted to the cardiac surgical intensive care unit after valvular heart surgery: a single-center experience Open
Critical care provided in the CSICU staffed by an attending intensivist is associated with a lower 30-day mortality rate and reduced incidence of postoperative complications.
View article: Aortic Valve Replacement in the Era of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Current Status in Korea
Aortic Valve Replacement in the Era of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Current Status in Korea Open
The most recent data for isolated SAVR using bioprostheses in Korea resulted in excellent early and mid-term outcomes in a multicenter study.
View article: The Neuroprotective Effects of Ginsenoside Rd Pretreatment in a Rat Model of Spinal Cord Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
The Neuroprotective Effects of Ginsenoside Rd Pretreatment in a Rat Model of Spinal Cord Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Open
Ginsenoside Rd pretreatment may be a promising treatment to prevent ischemia-reperfusion injury in patients who undergo thoracoabdominal aortic surgery.
View article: The Safety of Heparin-Free Strategy in Patients Supported by Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The Safety of Heparin-Free Strategy in Patients Supported by Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Open
Background: The necessity of heparinization during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is well documented. However, heparinization can increase the risk of bleeding in certain situations. The aim of this study was to…
View article: The Neuroprotective Effects of Ginsenoside Rd Pretreatment in a Rat Model of Spinal Cord Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
The Neuroprotective Effects of Ginsenoside Rd Pretreatment in a Rat Model of Spinal Cord Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Open
Introduction: Paraplegia may develop as a result of spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury in patients who underwent thoracoabdominal aortic surgery. The objective of this research is to determine the neuroprotective effects of ginsenosid…
View article: Trends in Heart Valve Surgery in Korea: A Report from the Heart Valve Surgery Registry Database
Trends in Heart Valve Surgery in Korea: A Report from the Heart Valve Surgery Registry Database Open
The recent data from the KHVSR showed increasing trends for complex procedures and minimally invasive surgery in heart valve surgery in Korea, and demonstrated remarkably low risks of operative mortality.
View article: The impact of an attending intensivist on the clinical outcomes of patients admitted to the cardiac surgical intensive care unit following valvular heart surgery
The impact of an attending intensivist on the clinical outcomes of patients admitted to the cardiac surgical intensive care unit following valvular heart surgery Open
Background: We aimed to investigate the impact of an attending intensivist on the clinical outcomes of patients admitted to the cardiac surgical intensive care unit (CSICU) following valvular heart surgery. Methods: Patients who underwent …
View article: Changes in aortic growth rate and factors influencing aneurysmal dilatation after uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection
Changes in aortic growth rate and factors influencing aneurysmal dilatation after uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection Open
OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in aortic growth rate and factors influencing aneurysmal dilatation after uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection (ABAD). METHODS Medically treated patients with uncomplicated A…
View article: Influence of Ipsilateral Graft Inflow to Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis in Coronary Bypass Surgery
Influence of Ipsilateral Graft Inflow to Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis in Coronary Bypass Surgery Open
In coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for patients on hemodialysis, there has been concern about “coronary steal”. This study aims to evaluate the influence of using an in situ internal thoracic artery (ITA) ipsilateral to a preexistin…
View article: Can preoperative features predict residual false lumen remodelling after tear-oriented limited resection for acute type I dissection?
Can preoperative features predict residual false lumen remodelling after tear-oriented limited resection for acute type I dissection? Open
Central image Preoperative favourable computed tomography features and incidence of late positive remodelling of proximal descending thoracic aorta. OBJECTIVES Our goal was to identify the preoperative findings in computed tomography corre…
View article: Robot-Assisted Repair of Atrial Septal Defect: A Comparison of Beating and Non-Beating Heart Surgery
Robot-Assisted Repair of Atrial Septal Defect: A Comparison of Beating and Non-Beating Heart Surgery Open
Robot-assisted ASD repair can be safely performed with the beating-heart approach. No additional risk in terms of cerebral embolism was found in the beating-heart group.
View article: Changes in the Prosthesis Types Used for Aortic Valve Replacement after the Introduction of Sutureless and Rapid Deployment Valves in Korea: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study
Changes in the Prosthesis Types Used for Aortic Valve Replacement after the Introduction of Sutureless and Rapid Deployment Valves in Korea: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study Open
After the introduction of sutureless and rapid deployment valves in Korea, the rate of use of these new valves remarkably increased, especially in elderly patients and those requiring concomitant surgery. Further studies should investigate…
View article: Use of Embolic Protection Devices during Hybrid Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for a Shaggy Aorta: A Case Report
Use of Embolic Protection Devices during Hybrid Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for a Shaggy Aorta: A Case Report Open
An 87-year-old man presented with a saccular aneurysm at the proximal descending thoracic aorta. As computed tomography revealed a shaggy aorta, we planned hybrid thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with embolic protection devices …
View article: Zone 2 Hybrid Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: Is It a Good Option for All Types of Thoracic Aortic Disease?
Zone 2 Hybrid Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: Is It a Good Option for All Types of Thoracic Aortic Disease? Open
Background Zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is performed for the treatment of various thoracic aortic diseases involving the left subclavian artery. This study aimed to analyze the late clinical outcomes of zone 2 hybrid …
View article: A Risk Prediction Model for Operative Mortality after Heart Valve Surgery in a Korean Cohort
A Risk Prediction Model for Operative Mortality after Heart Valve Surgery in a Korean Cohort Open
This risk prediction model using a scoring system specific to heart valve surgery was developed from the KHVSR database. The risk prediction model showed that operative mortality could be predicted well in a Korean cohort.