Why this study – the rationale/objective
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Cardiac
November 7, 2018
November 7, 2018
The authors of this study analyzed neurological events and quality-of-life in the Surgical Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (SURTAVI) trial. A total of 1746 patients with aortic stenosis and intermediate surgical risk were randomized to either TAVI or SAVR.
November 6, 2018
This study addressed the question of utilization of limited resources, specifically whether ill or low weight infants should be listed for transplant based on survival.
November 6, 2018
This video demonstrates the authors’ preferred technique of aortic valve replacement, through a right anterior minithoracotomy using central cannulation and a sutureless bioprosthesis.
November 1, 2018
Lognathen Balacumaraswami of the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, presents a discussion on reimplantation versus remodeling for the treatment of connective tissue disorders.
November 1, 2018
In this interview, Shruti Jayakumar speaks with Kumud Dhital about advances in cardiac transplantation.
October 30, 2018
This video demonstrates the insertion of postoperative chest drains. The authors detail the procedure in a step-by-step fashion, using diagrams and surgical video to illustrate key technical elements.
Global Cardiothoracic Surgery Advances and Challenges in Developing Countries and Emerging Economies
October 29, 2018
Dr. A. Thomas Pezzella considers many of the challenges involved in providing cardiothoracic surgery treatment in developing countries and emerging economies.
October 26, 2018
Patient Care and General Interest
Earl Bakken, Medtronic co-founder and inventor of the pacemaker, has died at age 94.
October 25, 2018
Olaf Wendler of King's College Hospital in London, UK, presents a discussion on the 2017 ESC/EACTS guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease.