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View article: Clinical results of combined aortic valve-sparing root replacement and mitral valve repair
Clinical results of combined aortic valve-sparing root replacement and mitral valve repair Open
OBJECTIVES Aortic valve-sparing root replacement using the reimplantation technique and mitral valve (MV) repair are well-established surgical approaches for the treatment of aortic root pathologies and mitral valve insufficiency. However,…
View article: Diabetes is not a negative prognostic factor for 30-days mortality after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection
Diabetes is not a negative prognostic factor for 30-days mortality after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection Open
Background The correlation between diabetes and aortic dissection is not fully understood yet, although in literature many studies have suggested that there may be an association between the two conditions. The purpose of this study is to …
View article: Aortic root anatomy: insights into annular and root enlargement techniques
Aortic root anatomy: insights into annular and root enlargement techniques Open
The introduction of the Y(ang)-technique for aortic root enlargement has sparked a renewed interest in annular and root enlargement procedures world-wide. In order to execute these procedures proficiently however, it's important to underst…
View article: Tricuspid valve repair for infective endocarditis
Tricuspid valve repair for infective endocarditis Open
OBJECTIVES The progressive increase in the use of implantable electronic devices, vascular access for dialysis and the increased life expectancy of patients with congenital heart diseases has led in recent years to a considerable number of…
View article: Myocardial work and left heart deformation parameters across mitral regurgitation severity
Myocardial work and left heart deformation parameters across mitral regurgitation severity Open
Background Myocardial work (MW) is estimated by pressure-strain loops using an implemented speckle tracking software. It has emerged as an index of LV contractile properties overcoming the load-dependency limit of left ventricular (LV) glo…
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CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE101205 Rescue of immediate post-transcarotid artery revascularization carotid stent thrombosis due to clopidogrel resistance using flow-reversal and aspiration thrombectomy
View article: Left atrial strain to predict post-operative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
Left atrial strain to predict post-operative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication occurring after cardiac surgery. POAF is associated with higher risk of stroke, cardiac arrest and conges…
View article: Myocardial work and left heart strain variation according to different grades of mitral regurgitation severity and symptoms
Myocardial work and left heart strain variation according to different grades of mitral regurgitation severity and symptoms Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Myocardial work (MW) estimation by pressure-strain loops using an implemented speckle tracking software has showed to estimate LV contractile properties overcoming the load…
View article: Reparability of the autograft following Ross failure
Reparability of the autograft following Ross failure Open
Recent reports showing the long-term benefit of the pulmonary autograft over conventional aortic valve (AV) replacement with a prosthesis in adults have renewed the interest in the Ross operation, which is regaining momentum. Nonetheless, …
View article: Intercostal artery’s access for type II endoleak embolization
Intercostal artery’s access for type II endoleak embolization Open
Endoleaks represent a main issue of endovascular approach of thoracic aorta diseases and their treatment continue to be challenging. According to some authors, type II endoleaks sustained by intercostal arteries should not be treated becau…
View article: (s)INE: (soft-graft)-induced new entry tear after elephant trunk procedure
(s)INE: (soft-graft)-induced new entry tear after elephant trunk procedure Open
Elephant trunk and frozen elephant trunk are established procedures for the treatment of aortic arch pathologies, such as aneurysm or dissection. The aim of open surgery is to re-expand the true lumen, favouring correct organ perfusion and…
View article: How to perform a direct axillary artery cannulation
How to perform a direct axillary artery cannulation Open
The choice of the arterial cannulation site has been a matter of debate over the years. The femoral artery has been used for a long time due to its ease of isolation and the possibility of percutaneous cannulation. However, it is associate…
View article: A Rare Case of Infective Mediastinitis after Melody Valve Implantation
A Rare Case of Infective Mediastinitis after Melody Valve Implantation Open
Pulmonary valve implant is frequently necessary in children and adults with congenital heart disease. Infective endocarditis represents a rare but life-threatening complication after transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation. There are va…
View article: Management of Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm with Quadricuspid Valve Stenosis
Management of Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm with Quadricuspid Valve Stenosis Open
The pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) is a rare disease with no well-defined guidelines about the diagnostic criteria and its management. In fact, the indications for surgical treatment and the type of surgical approach are not clear. Howeve…
View article: Original repair after Ross failure: A case report of bicuspidized unicuspid autograft
Original repair after Ross failure: A case report of bicuspidized unicuspid autograft Open
Central MessageRepair of failed pulmonary autograft valve after Ross procedure might extend the benefits of the intervention and preserve young patients' quality of life. Repair of failed pulmonary autograft valve after Ross procedure migh…