Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 7, 2025

Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly of the aortic valve, with an incidence of 0.05-0.1%, 0.1%, often associated with aortic regurgitation. The condition typically presents between the ages o.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Congenital 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 29, 2024

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has increased in utilization since its approval for management of aortic stenosis patients across all risk strata. We report a rare case of aortic valve leaflet av.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve TAVR Aortic Stenosis 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 19, 2024

Patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction demonstrate improvement in left ventricular injection fraction (LVEF) after aortic valve replacement (AVR). The timing and magnit.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Stenosis Outcomes 52

DAIC

JANUARY 5, 2024

Joint Statement on Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients Issued by Society of Thoracic Surgeons and European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgeons 6. FDA Approves First Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Cardiovascular Disease 4. AHA and ACC Issue New Clinical Guideline for Chronic Coronary Disease 5.

Atrial Fibrillation 105

Atrial Fibrillation Aortic valve Cardiothoracic Interventional Cardiology 105

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 25, 2024

This is a case report of a 78-year-old male who underwent a sub-coronary aortic valve and root replacement due to valve dehiscence and aortic root pseudoaneurysm. The patient had complex anomalous coronary ana.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 30, 2024

With the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve implantation, the role of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in elderly patients has been called into question. We investigated the short-term outcomes.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 28, 2024

Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of four cusps instead of the usual three. It is estimated to occur in less than 0.05% of the population, with Type A (.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Congenital 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 17, 2024

Aims The purpose of this study is to evaluate on self-reported confidence level in cardiothoracic surgical trainees by using surgical simulation models. All surgeons are required to perform on three minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures (Mitral Valve Repair, Mitral Valve Replacement and Aortic Valve Replacement).

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Cardiothoracic Aortic valve Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

AUGUST 23, 2024

Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is an established therapy for severe calcific aortic stenosis. Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS) protocols have been shown to improve outcomes for electiv.

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Aortic valve COVID-19 Aortic Stenosis 52

CTVS

MAY 6, 2024

The Ross procedure is a complex operation designed to replace a diseased or damaged aortic valve. This unique surgery relies on a patient’s own existing tissue, the pulmonary valve, to replace the aortic valve rather than using an artificial valve.

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Aortic valve Cardiothoracic Aortic Pulmonary 52

DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

Data shows, versus surgery, the Evolut transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system delivers a numerically lower rate of all-cause mortality or disabling stroke at five years, strong valve performance and durable clinical outcomes. Reardon, M.D.,

TAVR 52

TAVR Stenosis Aortic Outcomes 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Fungal endocarditis following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a rare and serious complication of this procedure. We describe a case of a 75-year-old patient who developed fungal endocarditis.

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Aortic valve Aortic 52

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

The conference, healthcare’s leading scientific and educational convening specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, has a rich history of showcasing clinical trials with a strong foundation of detailed methodology and trusted data collection governed by ethical clinical principles.

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Research TAVR Aortic valve Atrial Fibrillation 111

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Congenital Quadricuspid Aortic Valve (QAV) malformation is a relatively rare cardiac valve malformation, especially with abnormal coronary opening and severe stenosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). The pati.

Coronary Artery Disease 52

Coronary Artery Disease Aortic valve Aortic Congenital 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 10, 2024

Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) in aortic valve and its complication coronary embolism is a very rare condition. Diagnosis and treatment process is challenging. We present a young patient with acute myocardi.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Embolism Myocardial Infarction Aortic 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 15, 2024

New prosthetic valves and surgical approaches that shorten operation time and improve the outcome of patients with aortic valve (AV) infective endocarditis (IE) and AV insufficiency (AVI) are crucial. The aim.

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Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes Research 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The occurrence of TTP subsequent to an emergent aortic valve replacement after a TAVR procedure is exceedingly uncommon with only a f. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare hematological disorder.

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Aortic valve TAVR Aortic 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 15, 2024

Infective endocarditis of the aortic valve can result in a wide range of destructive pathology beyond the valve leaflets and annulus which require careful surgical planning to provide appropriate debridement a.

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Aortic valve Aortic 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Image Blog Managing Relationships with Patients Early career cardiothoracic surgeons have many important relationships that need to be managed and developed. Image News STS Boot Camp: Refine Skills Through Hands-on Practice From August 22 - 25, 2024, 60 first-year cardiothoracic surgery residents took part in the STS Boot Camp in Chicago.

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Cardiothoracic Blog Webinar Aortic valve 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement (RDAVR) is an alternative to conventional AVR (cAVR) for aortic stenosis. Benefits include a reduction in operative times, facilitation of minimal access surgery and s.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Stenosis Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery (AAOCA) is a rare congenital heart disease. Therefore, optimal indications for surgery in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis (AS) complicated by AAOCA rem.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Stenosis Congenital Heart Disease 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 25, 2025

Hunter Mehaffey, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon from West Virginia University, will examine results comparing two treatment options Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Significant Coronary Disease.

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Medicare Coronary Artery Disease Stenosis Aortic 52

DAIC

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The academic medical centers received three-star ratings in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) surgeries. Jersey Shore University Medical Center also received a three-star rating in isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery. and Canada.

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Open-Heart Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Hospital Academic 105

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 18, 2024

We describe a 45-year-old patient who was diagnosed with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) after the aortic valve replacement surgery. Enlarged left atria, thickened ventricular septum, left ventr.

Aortic valve 40

Aortic valve Cardiomyopathy Aortic 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 9, 2024

The transcarotid (TC) vascular access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as the first-choice alternative to the transfemoral access, in patients unsuitable for the latter. The use o.

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Aortic valve Aortic Research 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Windsock deformities, though rare, represent a severe form of valvular aneurysm distinguished by localized balloon-like protrusions of the leaflet body. Here, we present a compelling case of windsock mitral va.

Bicuspid/Mitral 52

Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic valve Aneurysm Aortic 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 1, 2025

Vascular (VC) and cardiac structural complications (CSC) are frequent complications following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Aim of this single-center retrospective study was to evaluate strat.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 20, 2024

Pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa (PMAIF) is a rare complication of infective endocarditis or aortic valve surgery. Surgical treatment is suggested, but the long-term follow-up of conse.

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Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic Aortic valve 59

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 8, 2024

Perceval-S has become a reliable and commonly used option in surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) since its first implantation in humans 15 years ago. Despite the fact that this aortic valve has been proven.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes Research 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The STS 2023 Coding Workshop: Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a 2-day virtual event that will provide cardiothoracic surgery coders, surgeons, and all billing professionals with the latest coding and reimbursement updates affecting cardiothoracic surgical practices. STS Members receive a discount!

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Reimbursement Cardiothoracic Document Congenital 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

AUGUST 29, 2024

Background Aortic regurgitation with dilated annulus presents a technical challenge for conventional transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures.

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Aortic Aortic valve Heart Valves Innovation 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Further workup with TEE confirmed the presence of a PFO but also detected a mobile echogenic mass on the aortic valve leaflet, indicative of papillary fibroelastoma (PFE). Transthoracic echocardiogram revealed right to left shunting consistent with a patent foramen ovale (PFO).

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Stroke Strokes Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Where available, reference standard echocardiography results were collected.Results:Of 249 consecutive stroke investigations, 193 included cardiothoracic imaging, which constituted the study population. Images were assessed for cardiac stroke sources. 126 scans (65.3%) were cases with imaging confirmed ischemic stroke.

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Stroke Strokes Aortic valve Cardiothoracic 40

DAIC

MARCH 12, 2024

A cost-effectiveness analysis demonstrates the positive economic value of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) using Evolut TAVR compared to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for low-risk patients.

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TAVR Aortic valve Aortic Stenosis 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For example, we have a lot of meaningful data on outcomes from CABG procedures and transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the short term. The Society’s mission is to advance cardiothoracic surgeons’ delivery of the highest quality patient care through collaboration, education, research, and advocacy. For more, visit acc.org.

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Technology Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Cardiothoracic Aortic valve 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 25, 2025

The decision between a bioprosthetic and mechanical valve is one of the most consequential for patients requiring aortic valve replacement, said Michael Bowdish, MD, lead author of the study and a cardiothoracic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

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Aortic valve Aortic Cardiothoracic Cancer 75

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The CT angio showed a type A aortic dissection extending from the aortic root proximally to the carotid and left subclavian artery and distally to the common femoral arteries. Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery were consulted and the patient was taken to the OR within an hour and a half of her arrival to the ED.

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Chest Pain Ischemia Aortic Aortic valve 40