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View article: Cusp-overlap view versus three cusp coplanar view during transcatheter aortic valve replacement using self-expandable valves: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression
Cusp-overlap view versus three cusp coplanar view during transcatheter aortic valve replacement using self-expandable valves: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression Open
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is currently the treatment of choice for most patients with severe aortic stenosis. We conducted this meta-analysis to compare the outcomes of the cusp overlap technique (COT) versus the standa…
View article: The clinical significance of thrombocytopenia in sepsis and septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The clinical significance of thrombocytopenia in sepsis and septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
TCP exhibits significant clinical implications in critically ill patients admitted with sepsis and is associated with enhanced mortality and worse clinical outcomes. Nonetheless, this meta-analysis quantifies the significant association be…
View article: 253 Short-Term Outcomes of Self-Expanding TAVR Valve Systems (ACURATE and EVOLUT): A Meta-Analysis
253 Short-Term Outcomes of Self-Expanding TAVR Valve Systems (ACURATE and EVOLUT): A Meta-Analysis Open
Aim Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is the gold standard treatment for severe aortic stenosis. ACURATE Neo/Neo2 is a newly approved valve for TAVR; other options include Evolut PRO/PRO+. Our study aims to provide the latest e…
View article: Real World Sex Differences in Patients Undergoing Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Surgery—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Reconstructed Time-to-Event Data
Real World Sex Differences in Patients Undergoing Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Surgery—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Reconstructed Time-to-Event Data Open
Background: Men are known to have a higher incidence of acute cardiovascular events, while women are recognized for their increased mortality following diagnosis or intervention for these conditions. The aim of this study is to explore the…
View article: Sex-specific differences in infective endocarditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical profiles and management outcomes
Sex-specific differences in infective endocarditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical profiles and management outcomes Open
Compared to females, males exhibit higher rates of aortic valve IE, intracardiac abscess, streptococci IE, enterococci IE and IE-related surgery indication. In contrast, females have higher rates of mitral valve IE and in-hospital mortalit…
View article: Organ-specific malperfusion in acute type A aortic dissection: epidemiological meta-analysis of incidence rates
Organ-specific malperfusion in acute type A aortic dissection: epidemiological meta-analysis of incidence rates Open
Background Acute type A aortic dissection is a life-threatening clinical emergency that necessitates immediate surgical intervention with an estimated mortality rate of approximately 1–2% per hour. When complicated by malperfusion, the per…
View article: Sex-related differences in profiles and clinical outcomes of Inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sex-related differences in profiles and clinical outcomes of Inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Sex-based disparities in ascending aortic aneurysm surgery outcomes: a comprehensive analysis of 1148 consecutive patients with propensity-score matching
Sex-based disparities in ascending aortic aneurysm surgery outcomes: a comprehensive analysis of 1148 consecutive patients with propensity-score matching Open
View article: The Influence of Biological Sex on Presentation and Outcomes of Acute Myocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Influence of Biological Sex on Presentation and Outcomes of Acute Myocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
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View article: Acute coronary syndrome in young (≤45 years) patients: a multi-centre observational study
Acute coronary syndrome in young (≤45 years) patients: a multi-centre observational study Open
Introduction: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in young individuals (≤45 years) is increasingly recognized as a significant health concern, yet research in this demographic remains limited, particularly within the Palestinian context. This st…
View article: The Influence of Biological Sex on Presentation and Outcomes of Acute Myocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Influence of Biological Sex on Presentation and Outcomes of Acute Myocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: The Influence of Preoperative Neurological Complications on Outcomes after Surgery for Infective Endocarditis
The Influence of Preoperative Neurological Complications on Outcomes after Surgery for Infective Endocarditis Open
Background . Infective endocarditis (IE) is considered a life‐threatening cardiac infection with a predilection to involve heart valves. One of the most feared complications of IE is the development of new‐onset neurological complications …
View article: The Results of Urgent and Emergent Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (MitraClip®): A Comparison with Standard Elective Repair
The Results of Urgent and Emergent Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (MitraClip®): A Comparison with Standard Elective Repair Open
Background: Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the most common valvular disease worldwide. MR has been managed surgically, with either a mitral valve replacement or repair. Percutaneous transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr) with MitraClip ® i…
View article: Epidemiology of Organ-Specific Malperfusion and Associated Mortality in Patients Presenting with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Epidemiology of Organ-Specific Malperfusion and Associated Mortality in Patients Presenting with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Open
View article: Sex-related differences in Cushing's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sex-related differences in Cushing's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cushing's disease is a rare endocrine disorder. This review aimed to examine sex-specific differences in Cushing's disease. DESIGN AND SETTINGS: A meta-analysis was performed on published articles discussing the …
View article: The Fate of Conventional Elephant Trunk in the Frozen Elephant Trunk Era
The Fate of Conventional Elephant Trunk in the Frozen Elephant Trunk Era Open
Conventional elephant trunk (cET) and frozen elephant trunk (FET) are two distinct approaches to the surgical treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. With the advent and growing uptake of endovascular technologies, FET is b…
View article: Preoperative Imaging Signs of Cerebral Malperfusion in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Influence on Outcomes and Prognostic Implications—A 20-Year Experience
Preoperative Imaging Signs of Cerebral Malperfusion in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Influence on Outcomes and Prognostic Implications—A 20-Year Experience Open
Background: Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) continues to be a subject of active research due to its high mortality rates and associated complications. Cerebral malperfusion in ATAAD can have a devastating impact on patients’ neurolo…
View article: Comparative Efficacy of Oral Apixaban and Subcutaneous Low Molecular Weight Heparins in the Treatment of Cancer-Associated Thromboembolism: A Meta-Analysis
Comparative Efficacy of Oral Apixaban and Subcutaneous Low Molecular Weight Heparins in the Treatment of Cancer-Associated Thromboembolism: A Meta-Analysis Open
Cancer patients' risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) is four to seven times higher than the general population. Cancer-associated VTE (CA-VTE), is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. Low Molecular Wei…
View article: Posterior pericardiotomy for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 randomised controlled trials  
Posterior pericardiotomy for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 randomised controlled trials Open
PP is an effective intervention for reducing the risk of POAF after cardiac surgery. Also, PP is economically efficient in terms of decreasing the length of hospital stay.
View article: Early Versus Delayed Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Early Versus Delayed Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Elective Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: A Tertiary Center Experience
Elective Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: A Tertiary Center Experience Open
Background A thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a diseased expansion of the thoracic aorta. There is morbidity associated with a dilated aorta, as well as significant mortality. Open thoracic surgery is the fundamental management for proxim…
View article: Frozen elephant trunk: the gold standard
Frozen elephant trunk: the gold standard Open
Mohamad Bashir, Idhrees Mohammed, Mohammed Al-Tawil, Matti Jubouri, Tiffany Agbobu, Edward P. Chen
View article: Chronic Cavitary Pulmonary Histoplasmosis in an Immunocompetent Patient
Chronic Cavitary Pulmonary Histoplasmosis in an Immunocompetent Patient Open
Histoplasma capsulatum is a fungal organism that causes systemic histoplasmosis. It is commonly asymptomatic in healthy immunocompetent individuals. The clinical symptoms of chronic cavitary histoplasmosis are typically seen in the …
View article: Rituximab-Induced Immune Dysregulation Leading to Organizing Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis
Rituximab-Induced Immune Dysregulation Leading to Organizing Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Open
We present a case of rituximab-induced organizing pneumonia (OP) along with bronchiectasis and pulmonary fibrosis, in a patient with a history of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), on long-term maintenance therapy with rituximab. T-ce…
View article: Total endovascular aortic arch repair: is it for everyone and where is its evidence?
Total endovascular aortic arch repair: is it for everyone and where is its evidence? Open
Vessel Plus is an open acccess journal, which publishes articles related to vascular diseases, including acute respiratory distress syndrome, aneurysm, atherosclerosis, hypertension, stroke, peripheral vascular or pulmonary vascular diseas…
View article: Transseptal Versus Transapical Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Transseptal Versus Transapical Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve and Valve-in-Ring Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: RELAY™ Branched device: The story of an aortic arch device
RELAY™ Branched device: The story of an aortic arch device Open
Background: The management of aortic arch pathologies represents a great challenge and is associated with high rates of mortality and morbidity. A superior endovascular approach via thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has been intr…
View article: Coronary Artery Involvement in Type A Aortic Dissection: Fate of the Coronaries
Coronary Artery Involvement in Type A Aortic Dissection: Fate of the Coronaries Open
Background: Type A aortic dissection (TAAD) involves a tear in the intimal layer of the thoracic aorta proximal to the left subclavian artery, and hence, carries a high risk of mortality and morbidity and requires urgent intervention. This…
View article: Adverse complications of Frozen elephant trunk, do we have enough quality data?
Adverse complications of Frozen elephant trunk, do we have enough quality data? Open
Frozen elephant trunk (FET) has in recent times become a mainstay for total arch replacement (TAR) in aortovascular surgery and is indicated in order to treat a spectrum of complex aortic pathologies. However, despite associated excellent …
View article: Risk Profile Analysis of Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection Patients Undergoing Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: Laboratory & Radiographic Predictors
Risk Profile Analysis of Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection Patients Undergoing Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: Laboratory & Radiographic Predictors Open
Background: There is emerging evidence to support pre-emptive thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) intervention for uncomplicated type B aortic dissection (unTBAD). Pre-emptive intervention would be particularly beneficial in patien…