DAIC

APRIL 23, 2024

This next-generation surgical aortic tissue valve is designed to facilitate ease of use at implant and lifetime patient management. It’s an excellent choice for cardiac surgeons and their patients seeking an aortic valve solution that can be fit for the future, right from the start. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg.

Aortic valve 111

Aortic valve Aortic Innovation Cardiothoracic 111

DAIC

JUNE 13, 2024

This next-generation surgical aortic tissue valve is designed to facilitate ease of use at implant and lifetime patient management. It’s an excellent choice for cardiac surgeons and their patients seeking an aortic valve solution that can be fit for the future, right from the start. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg.

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Aortic valve Aortic Innovation Cardiothoracic 109

DAIC

APRIL 30, 2024

As cardiothoracic surgery continues to evolve, STS has responded by adding new risk models to guide treatment decisions and benchmark performance,” said STS President Jennifer C. SAVR after TAVR Surgical aortic valve replacement after prior TAVR is the fastest-growing cardiac surgery procedure in the U.S. Romano , MD, MS.

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TAVR Aortic valve Tricuspid Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 111

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This study aimed to explore whether metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components are associated with poor outcomes in patients with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) after surgery.

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Aortic Outcomes Research 98

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

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

CTVS

JULY 25, 2023

It’s been more than five years since CTVS was the first practice in Central Texas to pioneer use of the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE) in a pivotal research study for treating aortic disease.

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Aortic Innovation Cardiothoracic Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In our study, we aim to explore the structural differences between the aortic root and the pulmonary artery to better understand the process of pulmonary autograft dilatation during the Ross procedure.

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Pulmonary Aortic Research 80

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

APRIL 4, 2025

Mitochondrial dysfunction may be linked to the development of aortic aneurysm (AA) and aortic dissection (AD). This study aimed to evaluate the potential associations between proteins related to mitochondrial.

Aneurysm 52

Aneurysm Aortic Research 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

MARCH 25, 2025

Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is rare. However, to repair a quadricuspid aortic valve is not as easy to realize as in bicuspid aortic valve. The surgical design is crucial to rebuild the stable structure.

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Aortic valve Aortic Bicuspid/Mitral Tricuspid 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

CTVS

MARCH 31, 2025

A sternotomy procedure is done in advance of other procedures like coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic valve repair and replacement, VAD (ventricular assist device) implantation… Source It is a serious surgery that opens up the chest cavity through the breastbone, or sternum, to gain access to the lungs and heart.

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Innovation Technology Aortic valve Aortic 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

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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Aortic valve Aortic 59

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 27, 2024

The surgical evaluation and management of non-A non-B aortic dissections, in the absence of ascending aortic involvement, remains a grey area. It is in these scenarios when thorough evaluation of patient/famil.

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Aortic 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Aortic wrapping (AW) has been performed as a less invasive alternative to aortoplasty. However, AW can also cause long-term aortic complications. In this report, we present a rare case of a dissecting aortic a.

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Aortic 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

CTVS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

An aortic aneurysm is a very serious condition that occurs when the aorta (the largest artery in the body that comes off the heart) develops a bulb-like formation. Factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol can… Source

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Blood Pressure Aneurysm Aortic Cholesterol 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. The patient underwent a successful TAVI procedure using the XL-Myval 32 mm transcatheter heart valve (THV) via an anterior right mini-thoracotomy with a direct aortic approach.

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Aortic Aortic valve Heart Valves Innovation 52

CTVS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

September 19th is Aortic Dissection Awareness Day, calling attention to the condition that famously took the life of popular actor John Ritter. Aortic dissections and aortic aneurysms lead to nearly 10,000 deaths each year. These are conditions that our… Source

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Aortic Aneurysm Aortic valve Cardiothoracic 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 18, 2024

We investigated long-term outcomes, particularly later aorta operations and overall death in patients who underwent aortic valve replacement for bicuspid aortic valve without aortic surgery.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic Outcomes 52

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.

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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.

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Aortic valve TAVR Aortic Stenosis 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) is a deadly condition that demands immediate surgery, because it involves a critically. The mortality and morbidity associated with it are significant, and it is vital th.

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Aortic Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 31, 2025

Blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) is a critical clinical emergency often presenting as severe trauma. The early diagnosis and treatment of BTAI pose significant challenges in its management, especially when.

Aortic 52

Aortic 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.

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Aortic valve Aortic Stenosis Congenital Heart Disease 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JANUARY 7, 2025

Despite the advances in medicine, aortic dissection remains a cardiac surgery emergency with high mortality and morbidity rates. This study examined the effects of the Glue+Felt technique, which uses biologi.

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Aortic Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JANUARY 2, 2025

Contributing factors may include infection, hypertension, aortic wall weakness, and turbulent blood flow at the rep. Pseudoaneurysm after coarctation of the aorta (CoA) repair is a rare but severe complication.

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Aortic Hypertension 59

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan- and Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) can lead to aortic aneurysms and aortic dissections in children. Patients with LDS often necessitating multiple aortic surgeries throu.

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Aortic Aneurysm 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

OCTOBER 3, 2024

More than 100 cardiothoracic surgeons, fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers participated in the 2024 STS Mastering Valve Surgery Workshop in Chicago on Sept 20-21.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Tricuspid Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic 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

JANUARY 10, 2025

Thoracic aortic endovascular repair (TEVAR) is the most commonly employed method for treating type B aortic dissection (TBAD). One of the primary challenges in TEVAR is the reconstruction of the left subclavia.

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Aortic Stent Stents 59

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 7, 2024

This study aimed to elucidate the methodology and assess the efficacy of the aortic arch inclusion technique using an artificial blood vessel in managing acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD).

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Aortic Research 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

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 3, 2024

Conventional graft replacement for a juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (JRAAA) remains challenging for high-risk patients since it often requires the reconstruction of some visceral arteries.

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