Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 20, 2024

In this study we investigated the impact of ABC stroke score on the recurrence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) following radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA).

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Strokes Stroke 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 24, 2025

This study compares sleep duration and stroke risk between residents of China and the U.S. during and outside the COVID-19 pandemic, examining age as an interaction effect.

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Strokes Stroke Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Stroke is a potentially debilitating complication of heart valve replacement surgery, with rates ranging from 1 to 10%. Despite advancements in surgical techniques, the incidence of postoperative stroke remain.

Heart Valves 40

Heart Valves Strokes Stroke Research 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JANUARY 28, 2025

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly used for managing gastroesophageal disorders but concerns about their potential association with increased stroke risk have emerged, especially among patients with pr.

Cardiovascular Disease 52

Cardiovascular Disease Strokes Stroke 52

DAIC

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Highlights include: Due to the aging population and improvement in diagnostic strategies, the prevalence of heart valve disease is expected to double by 2040 and triple by 2060.As As a result, it is estimated that the number of patients requiring heart valve interventions will increase significantly in the coming decades.

Heart Valves 52

Heart Valves Quality of Life Cardiothoracic Outcomes 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A 35-year-old gravida 1, para 0 with biventricular heart failure (LVEF 25%), nonischemic cardiomyopathy, history stroke, history of left ventricular thrombus, class III obesity, and chronic kidney disease who had been followed by Cardio-Obstetrics throughout her pregnancy presented at 34 weeks gestation for planned induction of labor.

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Cardiogenic Shock ICU Cardiothoracic 40

CTVS

AUGUST 22, 2023

If left untreated, this erratic heartbeat can disrupt blood flow and lead to serious life-threatening issues like stroke or heart failure. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed heart conditions and is characterized by an irregular heartbeat or rhythm, known as arrhythmia.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Heart Failure Arrhythmia 52

DAIC

MARCH 12, 2024

In this contemporary analysis, all-cause mortality or disabling stroke rates at four years were 10.7% We are encouraged by the results of this contemporary data, showing that we can help improve outcomes in patients with less risk of mortality and disabling stroke compared to the surgical option.” in the SAVR cohort (p=0.06).

TAVR 52

TAVR Aortic valve Aortic Stenosis 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 17, 2025

Surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is an increasingly utilized approach to mitigate the risk of cardioembolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Consensus is lacking regarding optimal.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Strokes Stroke Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Stroke, primarily resulting from ischemic conditions, is the foremost cause of mortality and long-term impairment and is frequently associated with narrowing of the carotid arteries. Although carotid endartere.

Strokes 52

Strokes Stroke 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).

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Strokes Stroke 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

JUNE 21, 2024

The clinical outcomes including mechanical ventilation time, intensive care unit stay time, hospital stay time, postoperative stroke, postoperative new-onset atrial fibrillation, postoperative heart failure requiring intra-aortic balloon pump mechanical circulation support, and in-hospital mortality of both are comparable.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Defibrillator Heart Failure Aortic 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 2, 2024

No differences observed in freedom from stroke (p = 0.80) or permanent pacemaker (p = 0.33) between the groups. Sinus rhythm at annual and latest follow-up was 84.9% respectively in Maze group – 160 patients (66.9%) were alive at long-term follow-up with good survival outcomes in Cox Maze group.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm Pacemaker 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Multivariate regression revealed that patients with anleft atrial LA diameter of > 4& cm (AOR 2.531, P = 0.003), patients who did not take B-blockers before surgery (AOR 1.1

ICU 40

ICU Atrial Fibrillation Hospital Risk Factors 40

DAIC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Kitsis’ pioneering research on the basic mechanisms of cardiovascular disease has opened up new therapeutic avenues for patients following a heart attack or stroke,” said Ernest Mazzaferri, MD , co-interim director of Ohio State’s Heart and Vascular Center and an interventional cardiologist.A

Heart attacks 111

Heart attacks Heart Attack Research Myocardial Infarction 111

DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

However, there are shortcomings associated with LVAD implantation: complications include infection, blood clotting (thrombosis), stroke and bleeding. As an alternative therapeutic option, LVAD heart pumps have been implanted to help patients with end-stage heart failure sustain blood circulation in the body.

Blood Clot 98

Blood Clot Heart Failure Quality of Life Innovation 98

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The STS National Database , with nearly 10 million patient records, is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive clinical registry for cardiothoracic disease. The most recent mid-term results from the PARTNER 3 and Evolut Low-Risk trials comparing risk of death and stroke from SAVR and TAVR are expected to be released in fall 2023.

Aortic valve 40

Aortic valve TAVR Aortic Cardiothoracic 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 12, 2021

The most exciting part of the growth of the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network and the ensuing work was helping a disparate group of investigators and site teams come together as a cohesive whole and answer the most important questions in cardiac surgical practice,” said Miller.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Research Cardiothoracic Public Health 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)

Research 52

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Program Designations Access and Publications (A&P) 1 Participant User File (PUF) 2 Task Force on Funded Research (TFR) 3 Special Projects 4 Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date William Keeling 2 National Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery October 2023 Jake (..)

Research 52

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital 52

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

5 "These risk factors are associated with an increased risk of premature coronary artery disease, premature heart failure, premature stroke and premature mortality in women," adds Sharma. After menopause, when protective estrogen levels drop, women's cardiovascular risk rises dramatically.5 It's really empowering to the patient."

Cardiovascular Disease 42

Cardiovascular Disease Education Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors 42