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Leadership in cardiac surgery [PDF]

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2011
Despite the efficacy of cardiac surgery, less invasive interventions with more uncertain long-term outcomes are increasingly challenging surgery as first-line treatment for several congenital, degenerative and ischemic cardiac diseases. The specialty must evolve if it is to ensure its future relevance.
Michael Ibrahim, Kathie Wong, Thanos Athanasiou, Thanos Athanasiou, Vanash M. Patel, Ludwig K. von Segesser, Christopher Rao, Kamran Ahmed, Ara Darzi   +8 more
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Transvenous ICD Implantation into a Coronary Sinus Branch: A Safe and Feasible Alternative to Deliver ICD after Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction

Case Reports in Cardiology, 2023
Significant lead-induced tricuspid regurgitation after cardiovascular implantable electronic devices is not uncommon. Absolute or relative contraindications to place the lead in the right ventricle after tricuspid valve (TV) surgery still remains a ...
M. Gruszczynski, A. Müller-Burri, A. Häussler, A. Breitenstein, H. Rodriguez Cetina Biefer, O. Dzemali   +5 more
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Angiographic retrograde filling of all left coronary arterial branches in a patient with chronic total occlusion of left main coronary artery

Clinical Case Reports, 2022
A 81‐year‐old female patient was referred in our hospital with episodes of pulmonary edema and had an isolated chronic total occlusion of the left main coronary artery. Coronary angiogram showed total occlusion the left main and filling the left coronary
Ioannis Nenekidis, George Samanidis, Meletios Kanakis, Constantinos Contrafouris, Eleni Karavana, Nikolaos Papakonstantinou, Andrew Chatzis, Konstantinos Perreas   +7 more
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Acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: prevalence, impact and management challenges

International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease, 2019
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major medical problem that is of particular concern after cardiac surgery. Perioperative AKI is independently associated with an increase in short-term morbidity, costs of treatment, and long-term mortality. In this review,
M. Vives, Alberto Hernandez, F. Parramon, N. Estanyol, B. Pardina, Alfredo Munoz, P. Alvarez, C. Hernandez   +7 more
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Heart transplantation of patients with ventricular assist devices: impact of normothermic ex-vivo preservation using organ care system compared with cold storage

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2020
Background Organ Care System (OCS) minimizes the cold ischemic time and allows for optimization of logistics and meticulous recipient preparation. Impact of normothermic ex-vivo preservation using OCS compared with cold storage (CS) for prolonged heart ...
Rymbay Kaliyev, Timur Lesbekov, Serik Bekbossynov, Zhuldyz Nurmykhametova, Makhabbat Bekbossynova, Svetlana Novikova, Assel Medressova, Nurlan Smagulov, Linar Faizov, Robertas Samalavicius, Yuriy Pya   +10 more
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Treatment of non-restrictive cor triatriatum sinister during concomitant cardiac surgery

The Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 2022
Background Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital heart disease representing the 0.4% of all congenital cardiac anomalies. To date, no specific genetic alteration has been associated to cor triatriatum. The left-sided presentation (cor triatriatum sinister
Lorenzo Di Bacco, Michele D’Alonzo, Alberto Repossini, Francesca Zanin, Claudio Muneretto, Stefano Benussi   +5 more
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Bone Marrow Culture-Derived Conditioned Medium Recovers Endothelial Function of Vascular Grafts following In Vitro Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Diabetic Rats

Stem Cells International, 2022
Ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) remains a challenge in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Diabetic patients with coronary artery disease are more likely to require CABG and therefore run a high risk for cardiovascular complications.
Sevil Korkmaz-Icöz, Gianluca Sistori, Sivakkanan Loganathan, Alex Ali Sayour, Paige Brlecic, Tamás Radovits, Maik Brune, Matthias Karck, Gábor Szabó   +8 more
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Neurocognitive Function after Cardiac Surgery: From Phenotypes to Mechanisms

Anesthesiology, 2018
For half a century, it has been known that some patients experience neurocognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery; however, defining its incidence, course, and causes remains challenging and controversial.
M. Berger, N. Terrando, S. K. Smith, Jeffrey N. Browndyke, M. Newman, J. Mathew   +5 more
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Comparative assessment of aortic valve stenosis using two-dimensional, three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography, computed tomography and cardiac catheterization

Российский кардиологический журнал, 2022
Aim. To compare effectiveness of ultrasound, radiological and invasive methods for assessing aortic valve (AV) stenosis.Material and methods. This study included 33 patients with AV stenosis. The mean age of the patients was 71,8±6,8 years.
M. A. Aripov, A. S. Kali, N. N. Tanaliev, A. A. Musaev, G. S. Rashbaeva, T. B. Dautov   +5 more
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Levosimendan in Cardiac Surgery

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 2005
Levosimendan is a new calcium sensitizer with inodilatory properties. There is growing clinical experience with levosimendan given to cardiac surgical patients. The aim of this report was to evaluate the effects of perioperative use of levosimendan in surgical patients with high perioperative risk, compromised left ventricular (LV) function, or ...
K Siirilä, Raili Suojaranta-Ylinen, Veli-Pekka Harjola   +2 more
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