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This page shows you the most recent publications within this specialty of the MedWorm directory. This is page number 17.

Propensity Matching Is a Poor Substitute for a Poorly Composed Procedure Note ⁎ ⁎
Internal thoracic artery (ITA) use played a prominent role in the development of surgical treatments for coronary artery disease (1). In 1935, Claude S. Beck sutured a pedicle containing internal mammary vessels onto the anterior heart wall of a 48-year-old gardener who 7 months later returned to work without future pain (2). In 1967, Kolessov, a Russian cardiac surgeon, reported the first successful use of the left ITA in 6 patients without preoperative coronary angiography. A left thoracotomy permitted palpation to identify a non-calcific zone of the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery in each patient to which...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Scimitar syndrome and the lung
The respiratory morbidities and lung function tests associated with scimitar syndrome were investigated in a series of 81 children followed by Chemin et al. A high rate of pulmonary infections and wheezing was observed during the last 12 months of follow-up, and one-third of children had been re-hospitalized for respiratory cause. Lung function tests in 20 children showed reductions in total lung capacity and FEV1. Significantly lower total lung capacity values were observed in children with the infantile form of the syndrome or a history of thoracic surgery. These results show that respiratory complications are quite com...
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - January 14, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Robert W. Wilmott Tags: The Editors' Perspectives Source Type: research

Accuracy and Variability of Semiautomatic Centerline Analysis versus Manual Aortic Measurement Techniques for TEVAR
Conclusions: Centerline analysis provides the least variable and fast diameter measurements in TEVAR patients with the same accuracy as the current reference standard MPR.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: M. Müller-Eschner, F. Rengier, S. Partovi, T.F. Weber, A. Kopp-Schneider, P. Geisbüsch, H.-U. Kauczor, H. von Tengg-Kobligk Tags: Aneurysms Source Type: research

Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage complicated with hepatic hydrothorax
Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is a well-established method in the treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice (used in almost 70% of cases) when endoscopic alternatives fail. However, little attention has been focused on the catheter-related thoracic complications associated with this procedure. Here, we present the first case of a patient who developed hepatic hydrothorax after undergoing PTBD.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pei-Ming Huang Tags: Online Only: Case Reports Source Type: research

Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation improves survival in myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock
Despite early revascularization, cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction carries high mortality. Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support was recently found to confer no mortality benefit over medical therapy in the Intraaortic Balloon Pump in Cardiogenic Shock II (IABP-SHOCK II) trial. This communication focuses on our experience with venoarterial (VA) peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (pECMO) in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gilbert H.L. Tang, Ramin Malekan, Masashi Kai, Steven L. Lansman, David Spielvogel Tags: Online Only: Case Reports Source Type: research

Early rupture of an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene neochord after complex mitral valve repair: An electron microscopic analysis
We report a case of early failure of an expanded PTFE neochord loop owing to complete rupture 4 months after implantation.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Javier G. Castillo, Anelechi C. Anyanwu, Ahmed El-Eshmawi, Ronald E. Gordon, David H. Adams Tags: Online Only: Case Reports Source Type: research

Discussion
Dr Michael S. Mulligan (Seattle, Wash). Thanks, Chuck. That represents a lot of work. Very nice paper, and certainly you have done a lot to push the envelope and advance the field. I have a few questions for you.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Cardiothoracic Transplantation Source Type: research

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to pulmonary transplantation
Objective: Acute clinical deterioration preceding death is a common observation in patients with advanced interstitial lung disease and secondary pulmonary hypertension. Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension refractory to medical therapy are also at risk of sudden cardiac death (cor pulmonale). The treatment of these patients remains complex, and the findings from retrospective studies have suggested that intubation and mechanical ventilation are inappropriate given the universally poor outcomes. Extracorporeal support technologies have received limited attention because of the presumed inability to either recover ...
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Charles W. Hoopes, Jasleen Kukreja, Jeffery Golden, Daniel L. Davenport, Enrique Diaz-Guzman, Joseph B. Zwischenberger Tags: Cardiothoracic Transplantation Source Type: research

Niche for a technology or technology for a niche?
See related article by Marulli et al in the November 2012 issue (J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;144:1225-32).
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sudish C. Murthy Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Discussion
Dr Mithran Sukumar (Portland, Ore). You were succinct in presenting your surgical results and neurologic outcomes after thymectomy for myasthenia, particularly in the effect that it has on the postoperative management of these patients. I have 2 questions for you.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: General Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Surgical and neurologic outcomes after robotic thymectomy in 100 consecutive patients with myasthenia gravis
Conclusions: Robotic thymectomy is a safe and effective procedure. We observed a neurologic benefit in a great number of patients. A better clinical outcome was obtained in patients with early Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America class.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Giuseppe Marulli, Marco Schiavon, Egle Perissinotto, Antonella Bugana, Francesco Di Chiara, Alessandro Rebusso, Federico Rea Tags: General Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

A clinical prediction rule for perioperative mortality and major morbidity after laparoscopic giant paraesophageal hernia repair
Objective: In the current era, giant paraesophageal hernia repair by experienced minimally invasive surgeons has excellent perioperative outcomes when performed electively. However, nonelective repair is associated with significantly greater morbidity and mortality, even when performed laparoscopically. We hypothesized that clinical prediction tools using pretreatment variables could be developed that would predict patient-specific risk of postoperative morbidity and mortality.Methods: We assessed 980 patients who underwent giant paraesophageal hernia repair (1997-2010; 80% elective and 97% laparoscopic). We assessed the a...
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nikiforos Ballian, James D. Luketich, Ryan M. Levy, Omar Awais, Dan Winger, Benny Weksler, Rodney J. Landreneau, Katie S. Nason Tags: General Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Positron emission tomography combined with diagnostic chest computed tomography enhances detection of regional recurrence after stereotactic body radiation therapy for early stage non–small cell lung cancer
Conclusions: PET/d-chest enhances the detection of regional progression of NSCLC after SBRT over currently recommended practices. In patients who are fit for salvage treatment, where early detection of recurrence can increase the likelihood of successful treatment, PET/d-chest appears critical for follow-up.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Michael I. Ebright, Gregory A. Russo, Avneesh Gupta, Rathan M. Subramaniam, Hiran C. Fernando, Lisa A. Kachnic Tags: General Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Caregiver Status: A Simple Marker to Identify Cardiac Surgery Patients at Risk for Longer Postoperative Length of Stay, Rehospitalization, or Death.
CONCLUSIONS:: The patients who underwent cardiac surgery who had a paid caregiver had a significantly longer length of stay independent of comorbidity. The increased risk of rehospitalization/death associated with having a paid caregiver was explained by demographics and comorbidity. These data suggest that caregiver status assessment may be a simple method to identify cardiac surgery patients at increased risk for adverse clinical outcomes. PMID: 23321779 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 14, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Mochari-Greenberger H, Mosca M, Aggarwal B, Umann TM, Mosca L Tags: J Cardiovasc Nurs Source Type: research

Heterogeneity of Clinical N1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Conclusion Clinical N1 on PET-CT is heterogeneous in its pathologic staging and multiple clinical N1 is more related to pathologic N2 than single clinical N1. More cases are needed to show the prognostic significance of multiple clinical N1-pathologic N2. PMID: 23319312 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kim D, Choi YS, Kim HK, Kim K, Kim J, Shim YM Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

A combined algorithm for T-wave alternans qualitative detection and quantitative measurement
Conclusions: A novel TWA analysis algorithm utilizing the wavelet transform and correlation technique is presented in this paper. TWAs are not only correctly detected qualitatively in frequency domain by energy value of T waves, but the alternans frequency and amplitude in temporal domain are measured quantitatively.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: XiangKui WanKanghui YanDehan LuoYanjun Zeng Source Type: research

Late presentation of congenital diaphragmatic Hernia after a diagnostic laparoscopic surgery (a case report)
The authors report a rare case of 17-year-old lady with late presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. She presented with vague abdominal pain and was thought to have urinary tract infection, ruptured ovarian cyst, and appendicitis by different medical teams in the first few days. She eventually underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy with no significant findings. In the early postoperative recovery period, she suffered from severe cardiorespiratory distress and a large intestinal left diaphragmatic hernia was diagnosed subsequently. At further operation a strangulated loop of large bowel herniating through a left antero...
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - January 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kok YapMark Jones Source Type: research

Pulmonary focal fibrosis associated with microscopic arterio-venous fistula manifesting as focal ground-glass opacity on thin-section CT
Conclusion: We speculate that the focal fibrosis was produced by a prolonged congestion due to the AVF and that the dilated vessels and thickening of interlobular septa on thin-section CT related to the AVF. Microscopic AVF may be one of the etiologies of focal fibrosis showing focal GGO on thins-section CT. Dilated vessels and thickened interlobular septa around the GGO might offer a clue to the diagnosis of this disease entity. In addition, it should be noted that focal fibrosis may increase in size.
Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles - January 14, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Noriko SudoAtsushi NambuTakana YamakawaMasashi KawamotoShozo FujinoMasato WatanabeKunio MizuguchiMasao Tago Source Type: research

N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations and long-term outcome after cardiac surgery: a prospective cohort study
Conclusions Preoperative NT-proBNP concentrations and the EuroSCORE have equivalent, and moderate, predictive accuracy for mortality 3 yr after cardiac surgery. EuroSCORE uses clinical data but is not routinely used for individual clinical risk prediction. NT-proBNP measurement would incur additional costs but can be measured quickly and objectively. With such similar predictive accuracy, factors such as the ease of calculation and cost will likely determine their use in clinical practice.
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 14, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Cuthbertson, B. H., Croal, B. L., Rae, D., Harrild, K., Gibson, P. H., Prescott, G. J., Kengne, A. P., Hillis, G. S. Tags: Cardiovascular Source Type: research

Left ventricular volume and ejection fraction assessment with transoesophageal echocardiography: 2D vs 3D imaging
Conclusion The intraoperative use of 3D TOE to estimate LV volumes and EF has small bias compared with 2D assessments, wide limits of agreement, and no clear advantages compared with standard 2D TOE imaging in terms of LV volume and EF assessment.
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - January 14, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Cowie, B., Kluger, R., Kalpokas, M. Tags: Cardiovascular Source Type: research

Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
Source: Springer Medicine titles - January 13, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Thoracic Surgery Source Type: news

Reply to Robb and Wendler [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Funder, J. A. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Stentless aortic bioprostheses: their role in the treatment of aortic endocarditis should not be underestimated [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Robb, J. D., Wendler, O. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Reply to Colli and Romero-Ferrer [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pozzoli, A., Benussi, S., Colombo, D. F. M., Alfieri, O. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

It is time to revisit the theory of acute conduction block: efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound epicardial ablation [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Colli, A., Romero-Ferrer, B. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Reply to Tavlasoglu et al. [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nezic, D., Borovic, S., Jovic, M. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Is partial decalcification of posterior mitral annular bed logical in all mitral valve replacement procedures? [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tavlasoglu, M., Durukan, A. B., Gurbuz, H. A., Kurkluoglu, M. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Reply to Saha [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Grau, J. B. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Bilateral internal mammary arteries: a new trick for coronary artery bypass grafting [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Saha, K. K. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Reply to Baisi et al [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gomez-Caro, A. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Induction chemoradiotherapy and sleeve lobectomy: present status and future trend [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Baisi, A., Raveglia, F., De Simone, M., Cioffi, U. Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Giant aneurysm of the proximal left subclavian artery [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Komoda, T., Solowjowa, N., Hammerschmidt, R., Hetzer, R. Tags: IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Severe mitral valve regurgitation due to a large ring dehiscence in ischaemic cardiomyopathy [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sanchez, E., Cid-Cumplido, M., Tarhini, I. S., Gonzalez, J. R. Tags: IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY Source Type: research

An unexpected cause of postoperative right heart failure [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Abah, U., Mehta, V., Sayeed, R. Tags: IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries with coexisting aortic valve stenosis in a 77-year-old woman [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Matsumura, Y., Kawahito, K., Nakamura, K., Hashimoto, K. Tags: IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Malposition of a venous extracorporal life support cannula in a patent foramen ovale [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Reichelt, A., Pichlmaier, M., Hagl, C., Khaladj, N. Tags: IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Self-inflicted intracardiac sewing needle [IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Moon, M. H., Jo, K. H., Song, H., Kim, H. W. Tags: IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Rupture of the NovaFlex balloon during transcatheter aortic valve implantation and subsequent dissection of the right iliac arteries [CASE REPORTS]
We report a case with a very rare complication of transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Rupture of the NovaFlex balloon (Edwards transfemoral balloon catheter) occurred during the inflation of the Edwards SAPIEN valve, resulting in dissection of the right common and external iliac arteries during withdrawal of the balloon catheter. The NovaFlex balloon is a part of the Edwards NovaFlex XT transfemoral delivery system.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gul, M., Aksu, H. U., Oz, K., Bakir, I. Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: research

A novel approach for the treatment of dysphagia lusoria [CASE REPORTS]
We describe the use of this approach, which avoids the possible complications of thoracotomy or sternotomy in the surgical management of dysphagia lusoria.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Venugopal, R. R., Kolwalkar, J. P., Krishnajirao, S. P., Narayan, M. Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: research

Coroneo extra-aortic annuloplasty ring could stabilize even the pulmonary autograft annulus in a Ross operation [SURGICAL TECHNIQUE]
The Ross procedure is an alternative technique to mechanical prosthesis and recent evidence suggests that it is associated with improved long-term survival and quality of life. However, late pulmonary autograft failure can occur more frequently in patients with significant dilation of the aortic annulus. Here, we present a technical modification of the Ross procedure—a case report of a patient who underwent a Ross procedure in which the gross dilation of the aortic annulus was reduced by implantation of an extra-aortic Coronéo annuloplasty ring. Before discharge, we performed a multidetector computed tomograph...
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Vojacek, J., Spatenka, J., Holubec, T., Zacek, P. Tags: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Source Type: research

Selective sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis: technique of robotic transthoracic selective postganglionic efferent sympathectomy [SURGICAL TECHNIQUE]
Selective postganglionic efferent sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis is associated with excellent relief of hyperhidrosis and a low rate of compensatory hyperhidrosis. However, this technique can be difficult using conventional videoendoscopic techniques. We performed this technique using robotic technology in 55 patients. There was complete relief of hyperhidrosis in 53/55 (96%) patients, partial relief in 2/55 (4%) patients and a compensatory hyperhidrosis rate of 7%.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Coveliers, H., Meyer, M., Gharagozloo, F., Wisselink, W. Tags: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Source Type: research

Cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist montelukast ameliorates acute lung injury following haemorrhagic shock in rats [BASIC SCIENCE]
CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study reveal that montelukast may ameliorate lung injury in shocked rats by interfering with inflammatory and oxidative pathways, implicating the role of leukotrienes in the pathogenesis of haemorrhagic shock-induced lung inflammation.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Al-Amran, F. G., Hadi, N. R., Hashim, A. M. Tags: BASIC SCIENCE Source Type: research

Editorial Comment: Expanding lung donation: the use of uncontrolled non-heart beating donors [BASIC SCIENCE]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Cypel, M., Keshavjee, S. Tags: BASIC SCIENCE Source Type: research

Heparin does not improve graft function in uncontrolled non-heart-beating lung donation: an experimental study in pigs [BASIC SCIENCE]
CONCLUSIONS The use of heparin is of no obvious benefit to the donor lungs in the uncontrolled NHBD situation. The exclusion of heparin will simplify lung donation from NHBDs.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wallinder, A., Steen, S., Liden, H., Hansson, C., Hussein, A. A., Sjoberg, T., Dellgren, G. Tags: BASIC SCIENCE Source Type: research

Editorial Comment: Frozen elephant trunk surgery: evolving grafts and techniques [AORTIC SURGERY]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Di Eusanio, M. Tags: AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Total aortic arch replacement with a novel four-branched frozen elephant trunk graft: first-in-man results [AORTIC SURGERY]
CONCLUSIONS The graft adds to the ‘frozen elephant trunk’ concept for treating the arch and proximal descending aorta. Early experience demonstrates an excellent 30-day survival. Combining the frozen elephant with a four-branched arch graft increases the armament of the surgeon in the treatment of complex and diverse aortic arch pathology.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Shrestha, M., Pichlmaier, M., Martens, A., Hagl, C., Khaladj, N., Haverich, A. Tags: AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Editorial Comment: The heart team approach to acute type A dissection: a new paradigm in the era of the integrated Penn classification and the Essen concept [AORTIC SURGERY]
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Augoustides, J. G. T., Patel, P. A., Savino, J. S., Bavaria, J. E. Tags: AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Hybrid operating room concept for combined diagnostics, intervention and surgery in acute type A dissection [AORTIC SURGERY]
CONCLUSIONS The Hybrid OR concept enables the exact diagnosis of coronary status and downstream malperfusion sites and influences the design of surgical and/or endovascular treatment, without time delay and at negligible risk to the patient.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tsagakis, K., Konorza, T., Dohle, D. S., Kottenberg, E., Buck, T., Thielmann, M., Erbel, R., Jakob, H. Tags: AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Acute type A aortic dissection: long-term results and reoperations [AORTIC SURGERY]
CONCLUSIONS Acute type A dissection in the current era is associated with a decreasing acceptable operative mortality risk and has a satisfactory long-term survival for hospital survivors. These factors were both involved were associated with a lower 30-day mortality. A substantial proportion of patients will require reoperations on the aortic valve or the aorta.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bekkers, J. A., Bol Raap, G., Takkenberg, J. J. M., Bogers, A. J. J. C. Tags: AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research

Asymmetric speed modulation of a rotary blood pump affects ventricular unloading [TX [amp ] MCS]
CONCLUSIONS The present study is an initial step to more accurate speed modulation of RBPs to optimize the cardiac load control. To develop future control algorithms, the concept of high speed during diastole having a maximal unloading effect on the LV and high speed during systole increasing the pulse pressure is worth considering.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pirbodaghi, T., Weber, A., Axiak, S., Carrel, T., Vandenberghe, S. Tags: TX [amp ] MCS Source Type: research