Michael E. Halkos
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View article: Hybrid Revascularization Approach in a Patient With Cancer Metastatic to the Sternum
Hybrid Revascularization Approach in a Patient With Cancer Metastatic to the Sternum Open
Hybrid revascularization is safe and can be considered on an individual basis for patients with complex medical comorbidities.
View article: Selective Angiography of Stimulant-Exposed Cardiac Donors Following Circulatory Death Does Not Impact Post-Transplant Outcomes
Selective Angiography of Stimulant-Exposed Cardiac Donors Following Circulatory Death Does Not Impact Post-Transplant Outcomes Open
Background/Objectives: Donation after circulatory death (DCD) has emerged to expand the heart-donor pool, but many DCD donors have risk factors such as cocaine or methamphetamine use. Stimulant use can cause coronary vasospasm and prematur…
View article: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Robotic Coronary Bypass for Left Anterior Descending Artery Chronic Total Occlusion
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Robotic Coronary Bypass for Left Anterior Descending Artery Chronic Total Occlusion Open
Among patients with LAD CTO, those undergoing robotic-assisted CAB had a higher 5-year overall survival free of MACE compared to those who underwent PCI. This discrepancy in outcomes can be attributed in part to the greater burden of comor…
View article: Endoscopic Robotic Mitral Operating Room as a Microsystem for Safety and Sustainability
Endoscopic Robotic Mitral Operating Room as a Microsystem for Safety and Sustainability Open
Objective: Safety and sustainability are key elements of a robotic mitral valve (MV) program at any stage of development. Challenges include the positioning of the surgeon at the robotic console, increasing patient complexity, and upstream…
View article: Teaching the next generation of robotic coronary surgeons
Teaching the next generation of robotic coronary surgeons Open
Robotic-assisted coronary bypass is an attractive option in the management of patients with isolated left anterior descending artery (LAD) disease or multi-vessel coronary disease providing the benefits of the left internal mammary artery …
View article: OR4-2 | Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass for Left Anterior Descending Artery Chronic Total Occlusion
OR4-2 | Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass for Left Anterior Descending Artery Chronic Total Occlusion Open
Both percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery (CAB) can provide left anterior descending (LAD) chronic total occlusion (CTO) revascularization. We compare long term clinical outcomes bet…
View article: Atrial fibrillation symptom reduction and improved quality of life following the hybrid convergent procedure: a CONVERGE trial subanalysis
Atrial fibrillation symptom reduction and improved quality of life following the hybrid convergent procedure: a CONVERGE trial subanalysis Open
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View article: Trends in surgical aortic valve replacement in pre- and post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement eras at a structural heart center
Trends in surgical aortic valve replacement in pre- and post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement eras at a structural heart center Open
Background The advent of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has directly impacted the lifelong management of patients with aortic valve disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved TAVR for all surgical risk: proh…
View article: Hybrid epicardial-endocardial ablation for long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation: A subanalysis of the CONVERGE Trial
Hybrid epicardial-endocardial ablation for long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation: A subanalysis of the CONVERGE Trial Open
Post hoc analysis demonstrated effectiveness and acceptable safety of HC compared with CA in LSPAF.
View article: Hybrid Convergent Procedure for the Treatment of Persistent and Long-standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Hybrid Convergent Procedure for the Treatment of Persistent and Long-standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Open
Recent advances have been made in AF treatment, including the role of early rhythm control and landmark clinical trials using ablation therapy. However, some treatment gaps remain, including the creation of durable lesions outside the pulm…
View article: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Operating Room and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Operating Room and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Open
Rapid implementation of remote continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is occurring across hospitals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite limited experience, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is not objecting to…
View article: Hybrid coronary revascularization: the Emory experience
Hybrid coronary revascularization: the Emory experience Open
This article reviews the Emory University Experience with hybrid coronary revascularization and identifies key factors essential for the success of this relatively new and evolving strategy for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Key…
View article: Sitagliptin for the prevention and treatment of perioperative hyperglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled trial
Sitagliptin for the prevention and treatment of perioperative hyperglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled trial Open
Aim To assess whether treatment with sitagliptin, starting before surgery and continued during the hospital stay, can prevent and reduce the severity of perioperative hyperglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing coronary arte…
View article: Cardiac surgery considerations and lessons learned during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Cardiac surgery considerations and lessons learned during the COVID‐19 pandemic Open
The COVID‐19 pandemic has transformed cardiac surgical practices. Limitations in intensive care resources and personal protective equipment have required many practices throughout the globe to pause elective operations and now slowly resum…
View article: To intervene or not to intervene: Lessons learned from completion angiography after robotic-assisted coronary bypass surgery
To intervene or not to intervene: Lessons learned from completion angiography after robotic-assisted coronary bypass surgery Open
Central MessageConservative management of initial graft failure after robotic-assisted CABG in select patients may lead to positive outcomes.See Commentaries on pages 194 and 196. Conservative management of initial graft failure after robo…