This study used CardioSurgery Atrial Fibrillation (CASE-AF) registry data to evaluate outcomes of surgery for long standing persistent AF at one year. No AF recurrence at one year is defined by the presence of AF, no re-ablation, no further cardioversion, and no rehospitalization due to AF after a three-month blanking period.
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January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024
In this article, the authors evaluated the practice trends and three-year outcomes following transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and surgical repair for degenerative MR in the United States. Medicare and Medicaid data of 53,117 mitral valve interventions for degenerative MR (surgery or TEER) between 2012 and 2019 were analyzed.
January 23, 2024
In this video, we are excited to share our latest educational innovations, including the development of a tele-simulator and a tele-simulation curriculum for endoscopic mitral valve surgery.
January 23, 2024
Interesting conclusion on superiority of CRT over ICD
January 19, 2024
Dr. Charles Mve Mvondo presented on the efforts to build the African Database for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery in order to strengthen CT surgery across African countries.
January 18, 2024
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
January 18, 2024
In this series of videos, Dr. Vincent Gaudiani shares his experience in the new field of surgery after previous TAVR and provides his tips for safely performing redo surgery for a variety of indications including TAVR early and late failure, endocarditis, and when further valve surgery is required.
January 17, 2024
This review explores the application of invasive hemodynamic assessments in the personalization of care for patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
January 17, 2024
Stroke after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is associated with considerably worse postinterventional outcomes. However, predictors of stroke and the long-term risk after TAVI remain unknown.