Cardiac Surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery includes coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement, heart transplant, assisting in minimally invasive transcatheter valve structural heart procedures such as TAVR, left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion, septal myectomy, surgical ablation for arrhythmias, and reconstruction of the heart in congenial heart disease cases. 

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Heart Team consultations lead to better patient outcomes, fewer unexpected hospitalizations

When a heart team's recommendations were followed, for example, the authors noted a “significant reduction” in cardiac mortality.

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TEE improves 30-day outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac valve or proximal aortic surgery

Intraoperative TEE, researchers wrote, can provide value during any open cardiac valve or proximal aortic surgery.

Tricuspid valve annuloplasty during mitral valve surgery offers key benefits

The new analysis focused on 98 patients who presented with primary mitral regurgitation.

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Prior malignancy can affect heart transplant outcomes

Many more transplant centers are now treating patients with a prior malignancy, researchers found. 

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Left main PCI still safe at hospitals without onsite cardiac surgery

The new analysis focused on in-hospital, 30-day and long-term outcomes. 

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VTE-related readmissions still ocurring months after cancer surgery

To better understand this issue, clinicians should track patient outcomes for more than just 30 days after surgery. 

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A fresh look at managing patients with type B aortic dissection

The new guideline calls for a “stepwise approach," followed by close clinical surveillance, when treating uncomplicated TBAD. In some cases, however, earlier endovascular treatments may be necessary. 

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TPVR with the Melody valve associated with strong 10-year outcomes, helping patients avoid surgery

All patients originally presented with a dysfunctional RVOT conduit or stented bioprosthetic pulmonary valve.

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Around the web

Health Imaging
Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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