Lars G. Svensson
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View article: Sex‐Based Differences in Long‐Term Outcomes of Patients With Ascending Aortic Dilation
Sex‐Based Differences in Long‐Term Outcomes of Patients With Ascending Aortic Dilation Open
Background Thoracic ascending aortopathy (AA) is often asymptomatic and incidentally diagnosed, with surgical replacement recommended once it becomes aneurysmal. We report sex‐based characteristics and long‐term outcomes of patients with A…
View article: Longitudinal Quality of Life Assessment Following Robotic Mitral Valve Repair vs. Conventional Sternotomy
Longitudinal Quality of Life Assessment Following Robotic Mitral Valve Repair vs. Conventional Sternotomy Open
View article: Seven-Year Results for RESILIA Tissue in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Replacement Patients: Age and Valve Size Considerations
Seven-Year Results for RESILIA Tissue in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Replacement Patients: Age and Valve Size Considerations Open
Objectives Patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease requiring surgical aortic valve replacement are often younger and want to avoid lifelong anticoagulation. A multicentre single-arm non-randomized study, the COMMENCE trial, studied out…
View article: A Heart Failure Society of America-Developed Educational Module Improves Clinician Comfort With Initiation and Optimization of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
A Heart Failure Society of America-Developed Educational Module Improves Clinician Comfort With Initiation and Optimization of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy Open
View article: Democratizing cardiac imaging with an automated magnetic resonance exam
Democratizing cardiac imaging with an automated magnetic resonance exam Open
View article: Should moderate tricuspid regurgitation be repaired at the time of mitral surgery? Results from a large registry-based study
Should moderate tricuspid regurgitation be repaired at the time of mitral surgery? Results from a large registry-based study Open
Patients with untreated preoperative moderate TR undergoing isolated MV surgery had incomplete resolution of their TR. The presence of moderate TR during follow-up was associated with increased mortality at long-term follow-up, mostly rela…
View article: Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Contemporary Approach
Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Contemporary Approach Open
Acute type A aortic dissection represents a critical cardiac surgical emergency and carries a significant mortality risk. While computed tomography angiography is the standard for initial diagnosis, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) i…
View article: Root Remodeling versus Root Reimplantation in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Root Aneurysm
Root Remodeling versus Root Reimplantation in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Root Aneurysm Open
Valve-sparing root replacements are increasingly being performed in patients with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) and root aneurysm. This study aims to compare the outcomes of patients who underwent root remodeling versus root reimplantation. …
View article: Multisociety endorsement of the 2024 European guideline recommendations on coronary revascularization
Multisociety endorsement of the 2024 European guideline recommendations on coronary revascularization Open
View article: In vivo virulence of Staphylococcus aureus in native versus prosthetic left-sided valve endocarditis
In vivo virulence of Staphylococcus aureus in native versus prosthetic left-sided valve endocarditis Open
Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by S. aureus is associated with further invasive pathology compared with native valve endocarditis, which could be related to upregulation of genes responsible for biofilm formation and metallopr…
View article: Leveraging a Vision Transformer Model to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy of Cardiac Amyloidosis With Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
Leveraging a Vision Transformer Model to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy of Cardiac Amyloidosis With Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Open
View article: National outcomes for dementia patients undergoing cardiac surgery in a pre-structural era
National outcomes for dementia patients undergoing cardiac surgery in a pre-structural era Open
Despite an aging population with increasing prevalence of dementia, patients with dementia can undergo cardiovascular surgery with a lower in-hospital mortality and similar hospitalization costs compared to their non-dementia counterparts.…
View article: Primary aortic coarctation repair in adolescents and adults
Primary aortic coarctation repair in adolescents and adults Open
Objective: Optimal management of primary aortic coarctation in adolescents and adults remains controversial. We assess early and late mortality of repair, longitudinal antihypertensive regimens, and freedom from reintervention for repair-r…
View article: 6.3 Normdaten, Linked Data
6.3 Normdaten, Linked Data Open
View article: Re-repair of post–myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture
Re-repair of post–myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture Open
Patients with failed or incomplete initial post-MI VSR repairs may be considered for re-repair, as modern-day improvements in perioperative care may be associated with more favorable outcomes. Referral to an expert tertiary center should b…
View article: Longitudinal assessment of health-related quality of life in patients with adult congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery
Longitudinal assessment of health-related quality of life in patients with adult congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery Open
View article: Five-year comparison of clinical and echocardiographic outcomes of pure aortic stenosis with pure aortic regurgitation or mixed aortic valve disease in the COMMENCE trial
Five-year comparison of clinical and echocardiographic outcomes of pure aortic stenosis with pure aortic regurgitation or mixed aortic valve disease in the COMMENCE trial Open
View article: Temporary microaxial transvalvular left ventricular assist device for post–myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture: Bridging a paradigm shift
Temporary microaxial transvalvular left ventricular assist device for post–myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture: Bridging a paradigm shift Open
Perioperative tVAD support for post-MI VSR acutely stabilizes hemodynamics and end-organ function, facilitating delayed intervention with reduced operative risk while also preventing futile interventions. This paradigm shift in management …
View article: Durability of annuloplasty in patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation associated with atrial fibrillation
Durability of annuloplasty in patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation associated with atrial fibrillation Open
In appropriate patients with AFMR, the long-term durability of annuloplasty is excellent with complete ring and posterior band annuloplasty techniques.
View article: Outcomes of Cardiac Tamponade Post-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Results From a Tertiary Cardiac Center
Outcomes of Cardiac Tamponade Post-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Results From a Tertiary Cardiac Center Open
View article: Summary: International consensus statement on nomenclature and classification of the congenital bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy, for clinical, surgical, interventional and research purposes
Summary: International consensus statement on nomenclature and classification of the congenital bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy, for clinical, surgical, interventional and research purposes Open
View article: Differences in bioprosthetic valve failure after aortic valve replacement in patients with immune mediated inflammatory diseases
Differences in bioprosthetic valve failure after aortic valve replacement in patients with immune mediated inflammatory diseases Open
Introduction Immune-mediated inflammatory disease (IMID) is a subset of autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis that is emerging as a risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases incl…
View article: Why a new structural and endovascular Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery journal?
Why a new structural and endovascular Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery journal? Open
View article: Automating surgical procedure extraction for society of surgeons adult cardiac surgery registry using pretrained language models
Automating surgical procedure extraction for society of surgeons adult cardiac surgery registry using pretrained language models Open
Objective Surgical registries play a crucial role in clinical knowledge discovery, hospital quality assurance, and quality improvement. However, maintaining a surgical registry requires significant monetary and human resources given the wi…
View article: Lifetime Management of Adolescents and Young Adults with Congenital Aortic Valve Disease
Lifetime Management of Adolescents and Young Adults with Congenital Aortic Valve Disease Open
View article: Radical Pericardiectomy and Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Constrictive Pericarditis
Radical Pericardiectomy and Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Constrictive Pericarditis Open
Background Pericardiectomy is definitive treatment for constrictive pericarditis. However, extent of resection (radical versus partial) and use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are debated. Objectives To determine the association of extent …
View article: Role of aortic valve replacement in moderate aortic stenosis: a 10-year outcomes study
Role of aortic valve replacement in moderate aortic stenosis: a 10-year outcomes study Open
Objective Patients with moderate aortic stenosis (AS) exhibit high morbidity and mortality. Limited evidence exists on the role of aortic valve replacement (AVR) in this patient population. To investigate the benefit of AVR in moderate AS …
View article: Cardiac MRI-Enriched Phenomapping Classification and Differential Treatment Outcomes in Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac MRI-Enriched Phenomapping Classification and Differential Treatment Outcomes in Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Open
BACKGROUND: Significant controversy continues to confound patient selection and referral for revascularization and mitral valve intervention in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM). Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) enables comprehen…
View article: Nationwide analysis of case volume and outcomes in cardiac surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nationwide analysis of case volume and outcomes in cardiac surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Identifying and mitigating risk of postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock in patients with ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy
Identifying and mitigating risk of postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock in patients with ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy Open
Predictors of postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock were different in ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy. Right heart dysfunction, indicated by low pulmonary artery pulsatility index, was the most important predictor in ischemic cardiomyop…