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July 202621
Safety and Efficacy of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation at Centres With Versus Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the safety and efficacy of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) at centres with versus without on-site cardiac surgery, involving 6 observational cohort…
Measuring patient disability in the peri-operative period using the WHODAS 2.0 questionnaire: a systematic review.
This systematic review examined how disability measured with the WHODAS 2.0 changes after different types of surgery and how peri-operative disability outcomes are reported.
Giant Atherosclerotic Left Main Coronary Artery Aneurysm: From Revascularization to Heart Transplantation.
An adult patient presented with a giant left main coronary artery aneurysm, which led to cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock. Initial management involved coronary artery bypass grafting.
Left ventricular unloading via transseptal percutaneous cannulation in patients with Veno arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: report of two cases.
Two adult patients with cardiogenic shock on peripheral VA-ECMO developed severe left ventricular (LV) distension unresponsive to medical therapy and intra-aortic balloon pump support.
Safety and efficacy of magnetic-anchoring vs conventional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lung resection: a randomized controlled trial.
This randomized controlled trial compared the safety and efficacy of magnetic-anchoring technology (MAT) versus conventional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung resection in 40 patients.
Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postoperative pain in patients undergoing thoracoscopic partial lung resection: a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial.
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on postoperative pain in 119 patients undergoing thoracoscopic partial lung resection.
Outcomes of robotic vs video-assisted thoracoscopic segmentectomy in early-stage NSCLC: A meta-analysis of propensity-matched studies.
This meta-analysis compared robotic-assisted thoracoscopic segmentectomy (RATS) and video-assisted thoracoscopic segmentectomy (VATS) in 14,007 patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
A pilot randomized controlled trial protocol of overground robotic exoskeleton-assisted early ambulation after cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in the acute care setting (REACT-CVTS).
This pilot randomized controlled trial investigates the safety and feasibility of overground robotic exoskeleton-assisted early ambulation in postoperative cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients.
The physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics in robotic surgery: A systematic review of experimental studies.
This systematic review evaluated the ergonomic benefits of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) compared to traditional laparoscopic surgery (TLS) across 17 studies, including 14 randomized controlled trials.
Validity and efficacy of biotissue models for psychomotor skill acquisition in abdominal Surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of biotissue models for psychomotor skill acquisition in abdominal surgery, analyzing 31 studies with 574 learners.
Vasoplegic Syndrome during Left Ventricular Assist Device Insertion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis combined 16 retrospective studies of adults undergoing durable left ventricular assist device insertion, covering 3,121 insertions and 1,093 vasoplegic syndrome (VS) cases.
Electrophysiological Insights in a Successful Cavotricuspid Isthmus Ablation of an Atypical Denovo Single-Loop Clockwise Epicardial Biatrial Flutter.
A patient with a structurally normal heart presented with de novo single-loop biatrial flutter, a rare condition without prior atrial intervention.
Atrial Arrhythmia Following Extra-cardiac Fontan Surgery: Is the Arrhythmia Mechanism Characterized?
A 31-year-old man presented with symptomatic atrial arrhythmia following extra-cardiac Fontan surgery and a MAZE procedure.
Catheter Thrombectomy of Massive Pulmonary Embolism Secondary to Spongostan Embolisation: A Case Report.
A 7-year-old boy developed massive pulmonary embolism (PE) following the embolisation of hemostatic agents during neurosurgery. He required venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support.
Subcostal single-port robot-assisted resection of a posterior mediastinal tumor in an infant.
A 6-month-old female infant weighing 5.46 kg underwent resection of a 7.0-cm cystic posterior mediastinal tumor. Surgeons used a subcostal approach with the da Vinci Single Port system, creating a 3.5-cm incision and…
Milrinone versus Dobutamine as Supportive Agent for Right Ventricular Dysfunction after Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Comparative Study.
This randomized, open-label, parallel-group trial compared milrinone with dobutamine in 88 adults with new right ventricular systolic dysfunction after cardiopulmonary bypass. TAPSE improved over 24 hours in both groups.
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the TruSteer and FXD Double Curve Delivery Systems for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion With the Watchman FLX Pro Device-The GUIDE-LAAO Study.
The GUIDE-LAAO trial assessed the TruSteer deflectable delivery system against the FXD Double Curve system for left atrial appendage occlusion in 50 patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Protection against postoperative atrial fibrillation via antiplatelet aggregation induced by remote ischemic preconditioning during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) on postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in patients with CYP2C19 loss-of-function genotype undergoing off-pump…
Aspergillus prosthetic valve endocarditis complicated by intracranial haemorrhage.
A 73-year-old male presented with early prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis 45 days post valve replacement, complicated by intracranial hemorrhage.
Management and Outcomes of Postmyocardial Infarction Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm: A Case-level Systematic Review.
This systematic review analyzed management strategies and outcomes for left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVPA) following myocardial infarction, including 159 patients.
When Size Matters: Advanced Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism Caused by a Large Snake-Like Thrombus.
A 56-year-old female patient presented with pulmonary embolism-related obstructive shock complicated by cardiac arrest. Computed tomography revealed a large snake-like thrombus.
June 20263
Heparin Activity Following Titration-Guided Protamine Reversal After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Impact on Postoperative Bleeding.
This controlled clinical trial evaluated postoperative heparin activity in 40 patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Impact of Age on Long-Term Clinical Outcomes Following HeartMate 3 LVAD Implantation: Insights From the MOMENTUM 3 Trial.
This study analyzed the impact of age on long-term outcomes following HeartMate 3 LVAD implantation using data from the MOMENTUM 3 trial. It included 2,200 patients stratified by age groups.
Prognostic Value of Frailty in Aortic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Frailty Assessment Tools.
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prognostic value of preoperative frailty in 419,459 patients undergoing aortic surgery.
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