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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CUTTING-EDGE findings shine new light on mitral valve surgery after failed TEER

Overall, mitral valve surgery after TEER was associated with a 30-day mortality rate of 16.6% and one-year mortality rate of 31.3%.

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Survival rates similar when treating secondary MR with TEER or surgery

Surgical mitral valve repair, however, was also associated with multiple benefits.

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Risk of stroke similar when treating severe carotid artery stenosis with surgery or stenting

Researchers tracked data from more than 3,600 patients who underwent either carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting.

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The top US hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery

Cleveland Clinic retained its spot as the top hospital in the country for cardiology and heart surgery. Did your facility make the list?

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TAVR still comparable to surgery after 8 years

When it comes to the risk of structural valve deterioration, however, one treatment option clearly outperforms the other. 

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Surgery still more common than TMVR among AMI patients, but the gap is shrinking

The study's authors emphasized how important it is for clinicians to work together to determine the best treatment strategy. 

LAAO during cardiac surgery helps AFib patients reduce stroke risk

AFib patients undergoing cardiac surgery may benefit from concomitant LAAO, according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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TAVR or surgery? Cardiologists say better communication would boost care for patients with structural heart disease

“This survey gives the cardiology community clearer insights into how to enhance the conversations we are already having and align on patient priorities," one specialist said. 

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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

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