Custodiol-N, The Novel Cardioplegic Solution Reduces Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this study, we investigated whether its reduced cytotoxicity and its ability to reduce reactive oxygen species generation during hypoxic condition have beneficial effects in a clinically relevant canine model of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Six-Years Survival and Predictors of Mortality After CABG Using Cold Versus Warm Blood Cardioplegia in Elective and Emergent Settings
The aim of this study was to determine whether intermittent warm blood cardioplegia (IWC) is associated with comparable myocardial protection compared to cold blood cardioplegia (ICC) in patients undergoing elective vs. emergent CABG procedures.
Comparison of Four Risk Scores for In-Hospital Mortality in Patients Undergoing Heart Valve Surgery: A Multicenter Study in a Chinese Population
This study compared four risk scores with regard to their validity to predict in-hospital mortality after heart valve surgery in a multi center patient population of China.
Impact of South Asian Ethnicity on Long-Term Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: A Large Population-Based Propensity Matched Study
Given the paucity and controversy of literature in this area, the objective of this study was to examine the impact of South Asians (SA) versus the general population (GP) on long-term outcomes following coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Myocardial Protection with Multiport Antegrade Cold Blood Cardioplegia and Continuous Controlled Warm Shot Through Vein Grafts During Proximal Ends Anastomosis in Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
This study evaluates the benefits of simultaneous aortic root and vein graft cold blood cardioplegia and continuous controlled warm blood perfusion through vein grafts during proximal aortocoronary anastomosis in conventional coronary artery bypass graft surgery in patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease.
Perioperative Use of Steroids in Neonatal Heart Surgery: Evidence Based Practice or Tradition
ThIs study reviewed the use of prophylactic, perioperative steroids associated with better clinical outcomes following heart surgery in neonates.
Modified Transesophageal Echocardiography of the Dissected Thoracic Aorta; A Novel Diagnostic Approach
In this study we discuss how we use modified transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for the diagnosis and management of patients with (suspected) acute aortic dissection.
Is Mitral Valve Repair Superior to Mitral Valve Replacement in Elderly Patients? Comparison of Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in a Propensity-Matched Cohort
Although mitral valve repair (MV-repair) is the "gold standard" treatment for MV disease, in elderly patients, there is controversy about whether MV-repair is superior to mitral valve replacement.
Aortic Arch Pathologies – Incidence and Natural History
This article reviews the current evidence on the natural history of aortic arch aneurysms and acute aortic syndromes, including penetrating ulcers, intramural hematomas, acute and chronic type B dissections.
Aberrant Origin of Left Subclavian Artery from the Pulmonary Artery and Right Aortic Arch in an Aortopulmonary Window
Aortopulmonary window (APW) is a rare congenital anomaly that occurs in 0.2-0.6% of congenital heart diseases.
Outcome Predictors in Patients Presenting With Acute Aortic Dissection
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of thyroid hormones and other factors in acute aortic dissection and an association with in-hospital adverse events.
Long-term support of patients receiving a left ventricular assist device for advanced heart failure: a follow-up analysis of the Registry to Evaluate the HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist System
The Registry to Evaluate the HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist System (ReVOLVE) is an investigator-initiated multicentre, prospective, single-arm database established to collect post-Conformité Européenne Mark clinical information on patients receiving the HeartWare® Ventricular Assist System (HVAD®). The number of patients requiring longer periods of mechanical circulatory support is ever increasing and so further investigation into long-term outcomes in bridge-to-transplant populations is necessary.