Cardiac Surgery

2019 EACTS Expert Consensus on Long-term Mechanical Circulatory Support

19 May, 2019 | 16:07h | UTC

2019 EACTS Expert Consensus on long-term mechanical circulatory support – European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (free)

Meta-Analysis: New Oral Anticoagulants vs. Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Valvular Heart Disease

17 May, 2019 | 06:46h | UTC

Comparison of the New Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Valvular Heart Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Drugs in R&D (free)

“The efficacy and safety of NOACs as thromboprophylaxis for AF and VHD are similar to those of warfarin.”

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery

5 May, 2019 | 22:07h | UTC

Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society Recommendations – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Invited Commentary: The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Cardiac Surgery Revolution – JAMA Surgery (free)

Related: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines (free articles)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Our Guidelines are out! Look for the 1st comprehensive #ERASCardiac statement to facilitate optimal Perioperative care of the #CardiacSurgery patient. Multiple sessions providing this content at #AATS2019 @JAMASurgery @AATSHQ https://t.co/78WEYDw6IP

— ERAS-CS (@ERASCardiac) May 4, 2019

Observational Study Suggests Early Surgery is Associated with Reduced Mortality in Patients with Infective Endocarditis and Large Vegetation

25 Apr, 2019 | 02:16h | UTC

The association between vegetation size and surgical treatment on 6-month mortality in left-sided infective endocarditis – European Heart Journal (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Early Surgery and Mortality Among Patients with IE and Large Vegetation – American College of Cardiology (free)

2019 AATS/ACC/ASE/SCAI/STS Expert Consensus Systems of Care Document: A Proposal to Optimize Care for Patients with Valvular Heart Disease

22 Apr, 2019 | 01:57h | UTC

2019 AATS/ACC/ASE/SCAI/STS Expert Consensus Systems of Care Document: A Proposal to Optimize Care for Patients with Valvular Heart Disease – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (free)

Commentary: 2019 Expert Consensus to Optimize Care for Patients With Heart Valve Disease – American College of Cardiology (free)

Randomized Trial: Effect of an Incentive Spirometer Patient Reminder After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

11 Apr, 2019 | 00:36h | UTC

Effect of an Incentive Spirometer Patient Reminder After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Invited Commentary: Benefits of Incentive Spirometry: Still More Work to Do – JAMA Surgery (free)

Simple intervention leading to improved outcomes, but confirmatory studies are required (see invited commentary).

Study: Heart and Lung Transplants from HCV-Infected Donors to Uninfected Recipients

4 Apr, 2019 | 02:20h | UTC

Heart and Lung Transplants from HCV-Infected Donors to Uninfected Recipients – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Hepatitis C-infected hearts and lungs safely transplanted – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (free) AND Hepatitis C Not A Barrier For Organ Transplantation, Study Finds – NPR (free) AND Hepatitis C-infected hearts and lungs can be safely transplanted, study says, opening way to more donors – STAT (free)

Related: Study: Transplant of Hepatitis C–Infected Kidneys Into Uninfected Recipients (link to abstract and commentaries)

Standards and Guidelines for Perfusion Practice in Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Brazil

1 Apr, 2019 | 11:59h | UTC

The Brazilian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery (SBCCV) and Brazilian Society for Extracorporeal Circulation (SBCEC) Standards and Guidelines for Perfusion Practice – Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (free PDF)

Editorial: The SBCCV/SBCEC Standards and Guidelines for Perfusion Practice: A Landmark for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Brazil (free PDF)

Approaches to the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial-Esophageal Fistula After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Arrhythmias

1 Apr, 2019 | 11:57h | UTC

Approaches to the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial-Esophageal Fistula After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Arrhythmias – Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports (free)

Guideline: Indications for Echocardiography of Replacement Heart Valves

30 Mar, 2019 | 17:12h | UTC

Indications for echocardiography of replacement heart valves: a joint statement from the British Heart Valve Society and British Society of Echocardiography – Echo Research and Practice (free)

Review: Perioperative Management of the Diabetic Patient Referred to Cardiac Surgery

17 Mar, 2019 | 18:16h | UTC

Perioperative Management of the Diabetic Patient Referred to Cardiac Surgery – Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (free)

Systematic Review: Epidural Analgesia for Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with or Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass

12 Mar, 2019 | 13:29h | UTC

Epidural analgesia for adults undergoing cardiac surgery with or without cardiopulmonary bypass – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: Epidural analgesia for heart surgery with or without the heart lung machine in adults – Cochrane Library (free)

“Compared with systemic analgesia, epidural analgesia may reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, respiratory depression, and atrial fibrillation / atrial flutter, as well as the duration of tracheal intubation and pain, in adults undergoing cardiac surgery.”

Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation

25 Feb, 2019 | 00:49h | UTC

Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of ischemic mitral regurgitation: a review – Journal of Thoracic Disease (free)

Meta-Analysis: Comparison of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Omplantation with Other Approaches to Treat Aortic Valve Stenosis

16 Feb, 2019 | 14:26h | UTC

Comparison of transcatheter aortic valve implantation with other approaches to treat aortic valve stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Systematic Reviews (free)

Randomized Trial: Bilateral versus Single Internal-Thoracic-Artery Grafts at 10 Years

11 Feb, 2019 | 21:30h | UTC

Bilateral versus Single Internal-Thoracic-Artery Grafts at 10 Years – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Single vs. Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting – American College of Cardiology (free) AND Randomized Trial Comparing Bilateral with Single Internal-Thoracic-Artery Grafting for CABG Shows No Significant Difference in All-Cause Mortality – Cardiology Now (free) AND CABG: Death at 10 Years Similar With Bilateral or Single Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting – Cardiology Advisor (free)

Study: Outcomes of In-Hospital Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

7 Feb, 2019 | 00:59h | UTC

Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes of In-Hospital Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Unplanned PCI After CABG – American College of Cardiology (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

#PCI in post-CABG patients may mean higher morbidity and mortality: https://t.co/bRMWCKIZEM #JACC #cvCABG pic.twitter.com/LoRw1orZpb

— JACC Journals (@JACCJournals) February 4, 2019

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Pearls and Pitfalls

23 Jan, 2019 | 10:25h | UTC

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Pearls and Pitfalls – emDocs (free)

The Role of Imaging in Measuring Disease Progression and Assessing Novel Therapies in Aortic Stenosis

17 Jan, 2019 | 00:14h | UTC

The Role of Imaging in Measuring Disease Progression and Assessing Novel Therapies in Aortic Stenosis – JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging (free)

Clinical Cases Referring to Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Thoracic Aortic Pathologies Involving the Aortic Arch

13 Jan, 2019 | 23:10h | UTC

Clinical cases referring to diagnosis and management of patients with thoracic aortic pathologies involving the aortic arch: a companion document of the 2018 European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) expert consensus document addressing current options and recommendations for the treatment of thoracic aortic pathologies involving the aortic arch – European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (free)

Original Guideline: Current options and recommendations for the treatment of thoracic aortic pathologies involving the aortic arch: an expert consensus document of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic surgery (EACTS) and the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) (free)

Canadian Position Statement on the Cardiovascular Screening of Competitive Athletes

6 Jan, 2019 | 20:24h | UTC

Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Heart Rhythm Society Joint Position Statement on the Cardiovascular Screening of Competitive Athletes – Canadian Journal of Cardiology (free)

Related Research: Sudden Cardiac Arrest during Participation in Competitive Sports (link to abstract and commentaries)

Commentaries: Long-term FREEDOM: At Nearly 8 years, CABG Maintains Mortality Benefit Over PCI – TCTMD (free) AND FREEDOM Follow-On Study Findings Further Support CABG Over PCI in DM Patients With CAD – American College of Cardiology (free) AND AHA: CABG Still Better for Multivessel Disease in Diabetes – MedPage Today (free registration required)