This study aimed to describe the use of perioperative mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and its impact on outcomes in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy undergoing surgical revascularization.
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Cardiac
April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024
An international group of clinicians and investigators with expertise in clinical and translational research provide advice to early career cardiac surgeons and anesthesiologists interested in mechanistic studies, randomized clinical trials, observational studies, and meta-analyses.
April 17, 2024
This interview celebrates the long career of British cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Michael E. Cowen. He leaves a legacy of pioneering robotic thoracic surgery and trainee education.
April 17, 2024
Prof. Marc Gillinov discussed the CT surgery team’s strategy for successful robotic mitral valve repair at Cleveland Clinic.
April 16, 2024
CTSNet Global Editor Emily Farkas spoke with Professor Rawn Salenger about his strategy for achieving a low perfusion rate when performing CABG surgery.
April 15, 2024
CTSNet presents a recording of the recent Edwards Lifesciences webinar presented in collaboration with CTSNet, “Contemporary Insights on Minimally Invasive Surgery.”
April 12, 2024
This video demonstrates the surgical technique of radial artery to posterior descending artery anastomosis during anaortic off-pump coronary artery grafting.
April 11, 2024
This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the recent recall of Abiomed Impella left-sided heart pumps with special guest and heart failure expert Ashraf Abou El Ela.
April 10, 2024
This report presents trends and outcomes of cardiac surgery following initial transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Database was queried for all adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery after a previously placed TAVR between January 2012 and March 2023.
April 10, 2024
In preclinical studies, microplastics and nanoplastics have been found to be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, there is a lack of clinical evidence that this risk extends to humans. The authors conducted a prospective, multicenter, observational study involving patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.