Performance Analysis of EuroSCORE II Compared to the Original Logistic EuroSCORE and STS Scores for Predicting 30-Day Mortality After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
EuroSCORE II and the STS score are better calibrated than the logistic EuroSCORE but have moderate discrimination for predicting 30-day mortality after TAVR.
Cost Effectiveness of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Compared to Medical Management in Inoperable Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis: Canadian Analysis Based on the PARTNER Trial Cohort B Findings
The objective was to estimate cost-effectiveness of TAVR via transfemoral access vs MM in surgically inoperable patients with severe AS from the Canadian public healthcare system perspective.
A Review of Antithrombotic Therapy for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
This review evaluates the current guidelines, trials, and registry data discussing antithrombotic regimens for TAVR.
Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The New Achilles’ Heel? A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
This literature review is an effort to consolidate current knowledge in this area to better understand the prevalence, progression, and impact of post-TAVR PVL and to help direct future efforts regarding the assessment, prevention, and treatment of this troublesome complication.
Vascular Access Complications: Diagnosis and Management
The incidence of vascular access site related complications ranges between 0.8 % to 1.8 % of diagnostic cardiac catheterization and up to 9 % of percutaneous coronary interventions.
Prevalence and Effect of Myocardial Injury After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
We aimed to assess the incidence and extent of myocardial injury after TAVR performed using transfemoral and transapical approaches.
Use of Extracorporeal Respiratory Support during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review
We describe the case of a 25 year-old woman at 27 weeks of gestation.
Numerical Analysis of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts: An Overview
This paper gives a review of recent numerical investigations of various configurations of coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG). In addition, the paper ends with a summary of the findings and the future directions.
Compliant Model of a Coupled Sequential Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft: Effects of Vessel Wall Elasticity and Non-Newtonian Rheology on Blood Flow Regime and Hemodynamic Parameters Distribution
We have recently developed a novel design for coronary arterial bypass surgical grafting, consisting of coupled sequential side-to-side and end-to-side anastomoses.
Meta-Analysis of the Studies of Bleeding Complications of Platelets Pathogen-Reduced with the Intercept System
Treatment with Intercept may increase the risk of all and clinically significant (albeit not severe) bleeding complications in RCTs maintaining a platelet count of ≥10×10(9) or ≥20×10(9)/l through increased platelet transfusions.
Fluid Overload in Infants Following Congenital Heart Surgery
Early postoperative fluid overload is associated with suboptimal outcomes in infants following cardiac surgery.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation–An Anaesthesiologist’s Perspective–Part II: Clinical and Technical Consideration
The clinical considerations and indicators for placing the patient on ECMO, the various circuit configurations, clinical and technical issues, and management aspects are considered in this article.