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View article: Hybrid lead extraction and reconstruction of the superior vena cava and right atrium for a rare type of superior vena cava syndrome: a case report
Hybrid lead extraction and reconstruction of the superior vena cava and right atrium for a rare type of superior vena cava syndrome: a case report Open
Background Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is caused by a partial or total obstruction of the SVC. In patients with vena cava syndrome due to endovascular pacemaker leads, lead extraction and endovascular stenting is the first-line treat…
View article: Preoperative Non-Invasive Mapping for Targeted Concomitant Surgical Ablation of Non-Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PreMap Study)
Preoperative Non-Invasive Mapping for Targeted Concomitant Surgical Ablation of Non-Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PreMap Study) Open
Background/Objectives: The present study introduces our targeted approach for concomitant surgical ablation (CSA) using non-invasive phase mapping (NIPM) and describes its effectiveness regarding freedom from atrial fibrillation (AF). Meth…
View article: Long-Term Outcome Following Concomitant Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation at University Hospital Basel: A Retrospective Study
Long-Term Outcome Following Concomitant Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation at University Hospital Basel: A Retrospective Study Open
Background and Objectives: This study aims to examine the success of concomitant surgical ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation after one, three, and five years. Additionally, important predictors for rhythm outcome and rates of pe…
View article: First Report on Rigid Plate Fixation for Enhanced Sternal Closure in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Safety and Outcomes
First Report on Rigid Plate Fixation for Enhanced Sternal Closure in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Safety and Outcomes Open
Introduction: This study reports of the use of a rigid-plate fixation (RPF) system designed for sternal closure after minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). Methods: This retrospective analysis included all patients undergoing MICS wit…
View article: Polytetrafluoroethylene Felt Inlay Neomedia and Tissue Glue Do Not Prevent Reoperation in Type A Aortic Dissection
Polytetrafluoroethylene Felt Inlay Neomedia and Tissue Glue Do Not Prevent Reoperation in Type A Aortic Dissection Open
Background/Objectives: Type A aortic dissection repair using Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) felt inlay and tissue glue has been proposed as a treatment modality. It remains unclear, if this method performs superiorly to tissue glue only. Me…
View article: Conservative fluid resuscitation protocol does not reduce the incidence of reoperation for bleeding after emergency CABG
Conservative fluid resuscitation protocol does not reduce the incidence of reoperation for bleeding after emergency CABG Open
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View article: Povidone Iodine vs Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Alcohol for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis
Povidone Iodine vs Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Alcohol for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis Open
Importance Preoperative skin antisepsis is an established procedure to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). The choice of antiseptic agent, povidone iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate, remains debated. Objective To determine whether pov…
View article: Aortic root rotation: morphological analysis of the aortic root with three-dimensional computed tomography
Aortic root rotation: morphological analysis of the aortic root with three-dimensional computed tomography Open
OBJECTIVES The aortic root (AoR) rotation and its spatial morphology at the base of the heart were postulated but not described in every detail. AoR rotation modalities may play an important role in decision-making during AoR surgery and i…
View article: Conservative Fluid Resuscitation Protocol Does Not Reduce the Incidence of Reoperation for Bleeding during the First 48 Hours after Emergency CABG
Conservative Fluid Resuscitation Protocol Does Not Reduce the Incidence of Reoperation for Bleeding during the First 48 Hours after Emergency CABG Open
BACKGROUND Reoperation for bleeding (ROB) after emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has been identified as an independent risk factor for mortality with the incidence of in-hospital death ranging from 9–22%. A potential cause …
View article: Combining Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation—The Next Level Heart Team Approach
Combining Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation—The Next Level Heart Team Approach Open
We present the results of a combined approach for transapical aortic valve replacement and minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (taTAVI-MIDCAB) in patients with combined aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease. Background…
View article: Sex differences in readmission rate after cardiac surgery
Sex differences in readmission rate after cardiac surgery Open
Introduction The impact of sex on hospital readmission rate after cardiac surgery is unclear. Therefore, we aimed to analyse sex-specific differences and underlying factors in 30-day readmission rate after cardiac surgery. Methods We condu…
View article: Composite haemangioendothelioma in the heart: a case report
Composite haemangioendothelioma in the heart: a case report Open
Background Primary cardiac neoplasm is rare and generally benign. Epithelioid haemangioendothelioma, a potentially malignant tumour of vascular origin, has been occasionally described in the heart. Composite haemangioendothelioma, characte…
View article: Combined Band and Plate Fixation as a New Individual Option for Patients at Risk of Sternal Complications after Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Experience
Combined Band and Plate Fixation as a New Individual Option for Patients at Risk of Sternal Complications after Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Experience Open
Due to the advent of interventional therapies for low- and intermediate-risk patients, case complexity has increased in cardiac surgery over the last decades. Despite the surgical progress achieved to keep up with the increase in the numbe…
View article: Upscaled Skeletal Muscle Engineered Tissue with In Vivo Vascularization and Innervation Potential
Upscaled Skeletal Muscle Engineered Tissue with In Vivo Vascularization and Innervation Potential Open
Engineering functional tissues of clinically relevant size (in mm-scale) in vitro is still a challenge in tissue engineering due to low oxygen diffusion and lack of vascularization. To address these limitations, a perfusion bioreactor was …
View article: Prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass time as predictive factor for bloodstream infection
Prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass time as predictive factor for bloodstream infection Open
The gram-negative bacillus was the most common microorganism identified in BSI after cardiovascular operations using cardiopulmonary bypass. Patients on dialysis prior to cardiac surgery are at higher risk for having BSI. Enteric bacterial…
View article: Five-Year Survival of Patients Treated with Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) Compared with the General Swiss Population
Five-Year Survival of Patients Treated with Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) Compared with the General Swiss Population Open
Background To evaluate the midterm follow-up and 5-year survival outcome of the minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) procedure compared with the survival of the general Swiss population. Methods Retrospective study on …
View article: Long-Term Follow-Up after Mycobacterium Chimaera Infection Following Cardiac Surgery: Single-Center Experience
Long-Term Follow-Up after Mycobacterium Chimaera Infection Following Cardiac Surgery: Single-Center Experience Open
Background: Disseminated Mycobacterium chimaera (M. chimaera) infection following cardiac surgery has been associated with a high mortality. The long-term impact of surgery and the appropriate surgical approach are still matters of debate.…
View article: Similar 5-Year Survival in Transfemoral and Transapical TAVI Patients: A Single-Center Experience
Similar 5-Year Survival in Transfemoral and Transapical TAVI Patients: A Single-Center Experience Open
Transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TA-TAVI) is generally considered to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality compared with transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation TAVI (TF-TAVI). We aimed to co…
View article: Planning of graft size and 3D reconstruction using virtual reality technique in aortic valve reimplantation
Planning of graft size and 3D reconstruction using virtual reality technique in aortic valve reimplantation Open
Objectives To evaluate applicability and feasibility of the virtual imaging technology for diagnosis and planning of the aortic valve sparing procedure. Methods Pre-operative electrocardiography-gated computed tomography images of 12 adult…
View article: Minimal-Invasive Mitral Valve Repair after Breast Augmentation
Minimal-Invasive Mitral Valve Repair after Breast Augmentation Open
Minimal-invasive mitral valve surgery after breast augmentation is an ongoing interdisciplinary challenge. Notably, the perioperative explantation of the breast implant, as reported in most cases, is of questionable benefit. We herein repo…
View article: Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation and Microplegia in the Setting of Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation and Microplegia in the Setting of Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Open
Background: We aimed to analyse the performance of minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) concomitantly with Microplegia, in patients with recent myocardial infarction (MI) undergoing urgent coronary artery bypass grafting (CA…
View article: Detrimental Consequences after Intimal Disruption of Subclavian Artery during Transcathether Aortic Valve Implantation
Detrimental Consequences after Intimal Disruption of Subclavian Artery during Transcathether Aortic Valve Implantation Open
Background: TAVI via the left subclavian artery is considered a bail-out strategy in cases where a transfemoral approach is not feasible. However, since this route is only scarcely used, major complications can arise. We describe such an a…
View article: Small-diameter bacterial cellulose-based vascular grafts for coronary artery bypass grafting in a pig model
Small-diameter bacterial cellulose-based vascular grafts for coronary artery bypass grafting in a pig model Open
Surgical revascularization is the gold standard in most cases of complex coronary artery disease. For coronary artery bypass grafting, autologous grafts are state-of-the-art due to their long-term patency. A non-negligible amount of patien…
View article: Multidisciplinary approach to severe mitral valve regurgitation in a patient refusing blood transfusion – perks of minimal invasive mitral valve surgery
Multidisciplinary approach to severe mitral valve regurgitation in a patient refusing blood transfusion – perks of minimal invasive mitral valve surgery Open
Background: Patients refusing blood product transfusion represent a particular cardiac surgery population in which bleedings and hemodilution should be maximally reduced. Case presentation: We present the case of a 60 years old, Jehovah wi…
View article: Inpatient Specialist Palliative Care in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD): A Retrospective Case Series
Inpatient Specialist Palliative Care in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD): A Retrospective Case Series Open
Background Repeat hospitalizations, complications, and psychosocial burdens are common in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Specialist palliative care (sPC) involvement supports patients during decision-making until end…
View article: Moth-eaten like impact of automated titanium fasteners on aortic valve bioprosthesis: a word of caution
Moth-eaten like impact of automated titanium fasteners on aortic valve bioprosthesis: a word of caution Open
A 78-year-old patient underwent his third biological aortic valve replacement (25 mm, Inspiris Resilia™, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Irvine, CA, USA) with COR-KNOT® (LSI Solutions, Victor, NY, USA) due to valve degeneration in 2018 at a fore…