Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Although pulmonary artery banding (PAB) has been generally acknowledged as an initial palliative treatment for patients having single ventricle (SV) physiology and unrestrictive pulmonary blood flow (UPBF), it.

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Pulmonary Physiology Research 52

CTVS

MAY 6, 2024

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. The Ross procedure is only performed by a handful of skilled, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons nationwide who are trained in this highly… Source

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Aortic valve Cardiothoracic Aortic Pulmonary 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Traumatic pulmonary pseudocyst is a rare “cystlike” lung lesion that typically develops following blunt chest trauma. It differs from lung cancer associated with cystic airspaces in terms of pathogenic mechani.

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Pulmonary Cancer 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JANUARY 2, 2024

While the role of low-dose computed tomography (CT) in lung cancer screening is established, its limitations in detailing pulmonary vascular variations are less emphasized. Three-dimensional reconstruction tec.

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Pulmonary Cancer 78

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Surgical pulmonary artery thrombectomy is a well-established emergency treatment for massive pulmonary embolism (PE) in which fibrinolysis or thrombolysis are not effective. However, surgery for massive PE tha.

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Thrombolysis 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 7, 2024

Pulmonary embolism is the most common cardiovascular disease after myocardial infarction and stroke. Konstantinides (Eur Heart J 41(4):543–603, 2020) Current guidelines categorize patients with PE as being at.

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Myocardial Infarction Cardiovascular Disease 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 10, 2024

Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a rare congenital heart disease characterized by the inability of all pulmonary veins to connect to the left atrium. Our previous bibliometric article sum.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 26, 2024

This study presents a case of PDA-associated paradoxical embolism with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and pulmonary emboli. Although rare, paradoxical embolism sometimes occurs with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).

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Embolism Pulmonary Stroke Strokes 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 25, 2024

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate whether gene mutations can lead to the growth of malignant pulmonary nodules. Conclusion Mutations in the TP53 gene can lead to the growth of malignant pulmonary nodules and are correlated with the degree of invasion of malignant pulmonary nodules.

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Pulmonary BMI Hospital Research 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 9, 2024

Pulmonary regurgitation (PR) remains a common sequela in patients following surgically corrected TOF, and may lead to progressive right ventricle dilatation and dysfunction. The conventional approach of redo-s.

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Pulmonary Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Objective This study aims to present the midterm outcomes of surgical correction of the anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA). Methods This is a retrospective study of patients undergoing anomalous origin of the LCA from the pulmonary artery repair between 2010 and 2019.

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Pulmonary Outcomes Hospital Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

AUGUST 27, 2024

It is controversial whether pulmonary function testing should be performed routinely in cardiac surgery patients. The aim of our study was to focus on patients who have congestive heart failure, caused by left.

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Pulmonary Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JANUARY 22, 2024

The left partial anomalous pulmonary vein connection is a rare congenital heart disease, especially with intact atrial septum. Now we reported a case of the left superior pulmonary vein drainage to left innomi.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 26, 2024

Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula (PAVF) is a rare disease, and its symptoms lack specificity. For patients with coronary heart disease(CHD), hypertension and other common cardiovascular diseases, PAVF is easy t.

Heart Disease 52

Heart Disease Pulmonary Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 19, 2024

Several studies to date have reported on the development of positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT)-based models intended to effectively distinguish between benign and malignant pulmonary n.

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Pulmonary 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 4, 2024

In VATS surgery, precise preoperative localization is particularly crucial when dealing with small-diameter pulmonary nodules located deep within the lung parenchyma. The purpose of this study was to compare t.

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Pulmonary Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 4, 2024

Aberrant left coronary artery from pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a very rare congenital heart defect. Its coexistence with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is extremely rare. The high pr.

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Pulmonary Congenital 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 4, 2024

Pulmonary primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET), a member of the Ewing sarcoma family of tumors, is a rare malignancy that is associated with a grim prognosis. To date, fewer than 30 cases of pulmonary PNET h.

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Pulmonary 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 29, 2024

Lung transplantation is one of the most common treatment options for patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, the choice between single and double lung transplantation for these.

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Transplant Pulmonary Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Patients of interstitial lung disease (ILD) combined with pulmonary lesions are increasingly common in clinical practice. Patients with ILD are at significantly higher risk for complications after pulmonary re.

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Pulmonary Risk Factors Outcomes Research 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This study examined the effect of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) pathway on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the potential molecular mechanism.

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Pulmonary Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Pulmonary complications after thoracic surgery are common and associated with significant morbidity and high cost of care. Goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) could reduce the incidence of postoperative pulmona.

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Pulmonary 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Despite this, there are pulmonary and functional complications that m. Coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) is a surgical treatment for coronary artery disease aiming at improving symptoms and life expectancy.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Pulmonary Coronary Artery Disease Outcomes 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Friday, February 23 Saturday, February 24 Early Bird registration deadline: January 17 Description The STS 2024 Coding Workshop: Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a 2-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement. ET – 4:15 p.m.

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Cardiothoracic Reimbursement Best Practices Education 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 12, 2024

Methods 15 patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation were randomized to used fixed-curve, conventional steerable or visualized steerable sheath, and received complete isolation of pulmonary veins. All ablations were the very first procedure performed by 15 ablation apprentices.  ± 27 vs. 62.2 ± 17

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Pulmonary Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 2, 2024

Lung transplantation has become the definitive treatment for end stage respiratory disease. Numbers and survival rates have increased over the past decade, with transplant recipients living longer and with gre.

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Transplant Pulmonary 69

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 5, 2024

Fallot-type absent pulmonary valve is a rare and complex congenital heart disease. Repair surgery for this condition during the neonatal period has a mortality rate of over 50%. We reported a neonate with Fall.

Congenital Heart Disease 40

Congenital Heart Disease Pulmonary Congenital Heart Disease 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 17, 2024

Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma (SRH) is a rare complication of anticoagulation therapy. Presentation may vary from limb paresis to hypovolemic shock due to blood loss. The optimal treatment is controvers.

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Pulmonary 64

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Patients can develop de novo malignancies following orthotopic heart transplantation. However, vascular tumors are not commonly described in this population.

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Heart Transplant Transplant Pulmonary 59

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 7, 2024

Background Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after one-lung ventilation (OLV) significantly impact patient prognosis and quality of life. Objective To study the impact of an optimal inspiratory flow rate on PPCs in thoracic surgery patients.

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Pulmonary Quality of Life Ultrasound Document 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

After PAC-guided IV diuresis, anticoagulation transition from enoxaparin to heparin, and twice daily fetal monitoring via non-stress test, a multidisciplinary team, including cardiology, maternal fetal medicine, cardiac anesthesia, and cardiothoracic surgery assembled for the C-section.

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Heart Failure Cardiogenic Shock ICU Cardiothoracic 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction is the most important regulatory mechanism by which right-to-left shunts decrease during one-lung ventilation (OLV), but the effects of pulmonary microarterial thrombosis and.

Thrombosis 59

Thrombosis Pulmonary Research 59

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

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In the presence of additional pulmonary pathol. Pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common chest wall deformity. Surgical treatment with minimally invasive repair (MIRPE) is the most preferred surgical procedure.

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Pulmonary 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a surgical procedure that involves injecting polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement into the diseased vertebrae to rapidly relieve pain and strengthen the vertebrae.

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 12, 2024

There are enough cases of colorectal cancer with liver metastasis, but inferior vena cava infiltraion with dissemination to the right atrium is an infrequent event.

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Pulmonary Cancer 40