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Lactate and Lactate Clearance Are Predictive Factors for Mortality in Patients with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Tamer Aksoy, Ahmet Hulisi Arslan, Murat Ugur, Hasim Ustunsoy
Findings of inadequate tissue perfusion might be used to predict the risk of mortality. In this study, we evaluated the effects of lactate and lactate clearance on mortality of patients who had undergone extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
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Difference Between Cardiopulmonary Bypass Time and Aortic Cross-Clamping Time as a Predictor of Complications After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Fabiano Gonçalves Jucá, Fabiane Letícia de Freitas, Maxim Goncharov, Daniella de Lima Pes, Maria Eduarda Coimbra Jucá, Luis Roberto Palma Dallan, Luiz Augusto Ferreira Lisboa, Fábio B Jatene, Omar Asdrúbal Vilca Mejia
Along with cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic cross-clamping time is directly related to the risk of complications after heart surgery. The influence of the time difference between cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamping times (TDC-C) remains poorly understood.
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Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement in Obese Patients: A Propensity-Matched Study. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Federico Cammertoni, Piergiorgio Bruno, Natalia Pavone, Marialisa Nesta, Giovanni Alfonso Chiariello, Maria Grandinetti, Serena D'Avino, Valerio Sanesi, Denise D'Errico, Massimo Massetti
Obese patients are at risk of complications after cardiac surgery. The aim of this study is to investigate safety and efficacy of a minimally invasive approach via upper sternotomy in this setting.
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The Effect of Aortic Angulation on Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Adem Aktan, Muhammed Demir, Tuncay Güzel, Mehmet Zülküf Karahan, Burhan Aslan, Raif Kılıç, Serhat Günlü, Bayram Arslan, Mehmet Özbek, Faruk Ertaş
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of aortic angulation (AA) on periprocedural and in-hospital complications as well as mortality of patients undergoing Evolut™ R valve implantation.
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Feasibility of Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy in Patients with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - An Ambispective Analysis. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Ralf Felix Trauzeddel, Michael Nordine, Giovanni B Fucini, Michael Sander, Henryk Dreger, Karl Stangl, Sascha Treskatsch, Marit Habicher
Goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) has been shown to reduce postoperative complications. The feasibility of GDFT in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients under general anesthesia has not yet been demonstrated. We examined whether GDFT could be applied in patients undergoing TAVR in general anesthesia and its impact on outcomes.
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Predicting the Need for Blood Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery: A Comparison between Machine Learning Algorithms and Established Risk Scores in the Brazilian Population. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Cristiano Berardo Carneiro da Cunha, Tiago Andrade Lima, Diogo Luiz de Magalhães Ferraz, Igor Tiago Correia Silva, Matheus Kennedy Dionisio Santiago, Gabrielle Ribeiro Sena, Verônica Soares Monteiro, Lívia Barbosa Andrade
Blood transfusion is a common practice in cardiac surgery, despite its well-known negative effects. To mitigate blood transfusion-associated risks, identifying patients who are at higher risk of needing this procedure is crucial. Widely used risk scores to predict the need for blood transfusions have yielded unsatisfactory results when validated for the Brazilian population.
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The Association Between Ascending Aortic and Left Ventricular Dimensions in Patients After Aortic Valve Replacement. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Ingrid Schusterova, Panagiotis Artemiou, Ivo Gasparovic, Tibor Poruban, Marianna Barbierik Vachalcova, Karolina Angela Sieradzka, Silvia Gurbalova, Pavol Zenuch
Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is often recommended for patients with severe aortic stenosis or chronic aortic regurgitation. These conditions result in remodeling of the left ventricle, including increased interstitial fibrosis that may persist even after AVR. These structural changes impact left ventricular (LV) mechanics, causing compromised LV diameter to occur earlier than reduced LV ejection
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Postoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index and Fibrinogen Could Well Predict Poor Prognosis of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Patients After Surgery. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Jia-Wen Hu, Tao Shi
Inflammatory and immunological factors play pivotal roles in the prognosis of acute type A aortic dissection. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic values of immune-inflammatory parameters in acute type A aortic dissection patients after surgery.
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Is Deep Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest Mandatory in Aortic Arch Surgeries? Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Jignesh Kothari, Ishan Gohil, Kinneresh Baria
Cannulation strategies in aortic arch surgeries are a matter of immense discussion. Majority of time deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) is the way out, but it does come with its set of demerits. Here we demonstrate a case with aortic arch dissection dealt with dual cannulation strategy in axillary and femoral artery without need for DHCA and ensuring complete neuroprotection of brain and spinal
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Efficacy of Respiratory Muscle Training in the Immediate Postoperative Period of Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Tarcísio Nema de Aquino, João Paulo Prado, Ernesto Crisafulli, Enrico Maria Clini, Giovane Galdino
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of respiratory muscle training during the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, functional capacity, and length of hospital stay.
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Del Nido vs. Cold Blood Cardioplegia for High-Risk Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients with Reduced Ventricular Function. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Krzysztof Sanetra, Witold Gerber, Marta Mazur, Marta Kubaszewska, Ewa Pietrzyk, Piotr Paweł Buszman, Paweł Kaźmierczak, Andrzej Bochenek
The evidence for using del Nido cardioplegia protocol in high-risk patients with reduced ejection fraction undergoing isolated coronary surgery is insufficient.
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Our 10-Year Experience with Atrial Myxomas: Is Concurrent Valve Intervention Really Warranted? Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Ketika Potey, Narender Jhajhria, Manish Mallik, Rahul Bhushan, Palash Aiyer, Vijay Grover
Primary cardiac myxomas are rare tumors. Concurrent valvular lesion is a common finding on evaluation which is thought to be due to annular dilatation secondary to tumor movement across the valve, functional obstruction across the valve, and severe pulmonary hypertension secondary to chronic obstruction. A common belief among surgeons is that excision of myxoma leads to abatement of symptoms, and further
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Comparison of Early and Mid-Term Outcomes After Classic and Modified Morrow Septal Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Mustafa Karaarslan, Osman Fehmi Beyazal, Mehmed Yanartaş
The aim of our study is to compare the early and mid-term outcomes of patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy who underwent classic and modified Morrow septal myectomy.
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Role of Computed Tomography Angiography in the Short-Term Follow-up of Aortic Coarctation Repair. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Mariana Ribeiro Rodero Cardoso, Ariela Maltarolo Crestani, Antônio Soares Souza, Fernanda Del Campo Braojos Braga, Marília Maroneze Brun, Alexandre Noboru Murakami, Francisco Candido Monteiro Cajueiro, Carlos Henrique De Marchi, Ulisses Alexandre Croti
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a narrowing of the thoracic aorta that often manifests as discrete stenosis but may be tortuous or in long segment. The study aimed to evaluate pre and post-surgical aspects of pediatric patients submitted to CoA surgical correction and to identify possible predisposing factors for aortic recoarctation.
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Acute Aortic Dissection Type A in Younger Patients (< 60 Years Old) - Does Full Arch Replacement Provide Benefits Compared to Limited Approach? Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Ruslan Natanov, Malakh Lal Shrestha, Andreas Martens, Erik Beckmann, Heike Krueger, Morsi Arar, Linda Rudolph, Stefan Ruemke, Reza Poyanmehr, Wilhelm Korte, Tobias Schilling, Axel Haverich, Tim Kaufeld
Acute aortic dissection Stanford type A (AADA) is a surgical emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality. Although surgical management has improved, the optimal therapy is a matter of debate. Different surgical strategies have been proposed for patients under 60 years old. This paper evaluates the postoperative outcome and the need for secondary aortic operation after a limited surgical
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Application of Cut-and-Sew Technique in Thoracoscopic Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery and Concomitant Maze Procedure. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Erlei Han, Zhifang Liu, Bing Zhou, Shuwei Wang, Zhibin Hu, Yong Cui
Atrial fibrillation is one of the common complications of mitral valve disease. Currently, in the absence of freezing equipment, it's still impossible to fully conduct a minimally invasive Cox-maze IV procedure to treat atrial fibrillation.
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Pioneer of Cardiothoracic Surgery - Luiz Tavares da Silva. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Ricardo de Carvalho Lima, Leonardo Pontual Lima, Mozart Augusto Soares de Escobar, José Ricardo Lagreca de Sales Cabral, José Aécio Fernandes Vieira, Guilherme Tavares da Silva Maia
Luis Tavares revolutionized cardiac surgery, always bringing the most modern instruments and equipment from his travels to England - surgical forceps, scissors, scalpels, etc. He always insisted that he was not just a thoracic surgeon, for his work extended over a wide field and created three important cardiac surgery centers which promoted a great development of cardiology. He carried out the first
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Performance Evaluation of Geometrically Different Pediatric Arterial Cannulae in a Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Model. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Gabriela B de O Carvalho, Luiz Fernando Caneo, Gregory Matte, Caio Henrique de A Cruz, Everton Neri da Silva, Luciana P Carletto, Ana Vitória C X de Castro, Betina G Madueño Silva, Valéria C Policarpo, Idágene A Cestari, Fabio B Jatene, Marcelo Biscegli Jatene
To define a reference chart comparing pressure drop vs. flow generated by a set of arterial cannulae currently utilized in cardiopulmonary bypass conditions in pediatric surgery.
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Treatment For Infected Frozen Elephant Trunk Prosthesis Caused by Propionibacterium acnes: A Surgical Challenge. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Laura Varela Barca, Laura Esteban-Lucia, Marta Tomás-Mallebrera, Ana Pello-Lázaro, Gonzalo Aldámiz-Echevarría
In this article, we present the case of a 47-year-old man who underwent Bentall-Bono procedure and frozen elephant trunk prosthesis implantation due to severe aortic regurgitation and aortic dilatation with a second-time endovascular stent-graft repair in descending aorta. Over eight years, a subacute graft infection by Propionibacterium acnes was developed, culminating in cardiogenic shock secondary
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Five-Year Follow-Up After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis and Concomitant Coronary Artery Disease: A Single-Center Experience. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Akram Abawi, Anders Magnuson, Ole Fröbert, Ninos Samano
There is no consensus on the impact of coronary artery disease in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Therefore, the objective of this study was, in a single-center setting, to evaluate the five-year outcome of transcatheter aortic valve implantation patients with or without coronary artery disease.
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Prognostic Impact of Residual Moderate Mitral Regurgitation Following Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Tomasz Stankowski, Sleiman Sebastian Aboul-Hassan, Mohammed Salem, Kristin Rochor, Soeren Schenk, Temirlan Erkenov, Farzaneh Seifi Zinab, Anja Muehle, Volker Herwig, Axel Harnath, Michel Pompeu Sá, Basel Ramlawi, Dirk Fritzsche, Bartłomiej Perek
The impact of mitral regurgitation (MR) on valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation (VIV-TAVI) in patients with failed bioprostheses remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to assess the prognostic impact of residual moderate MR following VIV-TAVI.
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Endothelial Microparticles: Markers of Inflammatory Response After Sutureless Valve Implantation. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Jenny Lourdes Rivas de Oliveira, Magaly Arrais Dos Santos, Ari Timerman
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is related to increased circulating endothelial microparticles (EMP).
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Ascending Aortic Surgery for Small Aneurysms in Men and Women. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Dmitri Panfilov, Victor Saushkin, Svetlana Sazonova, Boris Kozlov
According to recent data, thoracic aortic surgery has reduced morbidity and mortality including ascending aortic aneurysm treatment; however, women are at increased postoperative risk of adverse outcomes.
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Uses in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock After Open-Heart Surgery. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Pablo Salazar Elizalde, German J Chaud, Joaquín Gundelach, Barbara Gaete, Marcos Durand, Ignacio Cuadra, Sinthya Provoste, Enrique Yanten, Marcelo Tiznado, Cristóbal Alvarado
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the first-line therapy for temporary mechanical circulatory support allowing cardiac and pulmonary recovery or as a bridge to further therapeutic alternatives. The aim of this study was to report clinical outcomes in adult patients with refractory cardiac failure after open-heart surgery undergoing ECMO in a single center with an ECMO unit in Chile.
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The Results of Rigid Titanium Plate Reinforcement and Only Conventional Wire Methods in Sternal Fixation in Morbidly Obese Patients. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Cem Atik,Derya Atik
INTRODUCTION In this study, it was aimed to compare the clinical results and complications of rigid titanium plate reinforcement and only conventional wire methods for sternum fixation in morbidly obese patients who underwent sternotomy for open-heart surgery. METHODS The study was planned as a retrospective case-control study. Morbidly obese patients who underwent open-heart surgery with median sternotomy
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Monocyte/High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio Is Associated with Atrial High-Rate Episodes within One Year Detected by Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Lishuang Ji,Le Wang,Xuecheng Song,Mei Wei,Min Li,Mingqi Zheng,Gang Liu
OBJECTIVE To investigate the risk factors for predicting atrial high-rate episodes (AHREs) detected by cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). METHODS A total of 140 patients with CIED in our hospital from June 2013 to June 2018 were included and were followed up to observe whether they had AHREs. AHRE are defined as atrial rate ≥ 175 times/minute, lasting > 5 minutes, and reviewed by an experienced
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The Role of Three-Dimensional Printing in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: Setting a Milestone in Peru. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Franco Alejandro Albán Sánchez,Wildor Samir Cubas Llalle
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Measurement of Changes in the Emotional State of Patients with Cardiac Diseases and Use of Cardiac Devices. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Julio Kevin Matos Flores,Lizeth Jackelin Cabrera Ipurre
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Reversed Potts Shunt as a Palliative Option for EndStage Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Childhood. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Livia Rocha do Valle,Cristiane Nunes Martins,Roberto Max Lopes,Fernando Antonio Fantini,Erika Correa Vrandecic,Fernando Amaral
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Ventricular Assist Device Research and Development in Brazil: A Long and Promising Relationship Between Medicine and Engineering. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Carlos J T Karigyo,Jeison W G Fonseca,André G Boscarato,Mônica M S Matsumoto,Aron J P Andrade
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Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Median Sternotomy Hemorrhage During Redo Aortic Surgery. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Tiansheng Tang, Changjuan Wu, Jianshi Liu, Kaitao Jian, Wei Liu, Weiyong Sheng
This study summarizes the clinical data of patients who developed sternotomy hemorrhage during redo aortic surgery and analyzes the clinical experience of using hypothermic circulatory arrest.
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Analysis of 24-hour Death Risk Factors in Circulatory Failure Patients Treated with Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Jianwei Wang, Shengshu Wang, Yang Song, MingJun Huang, Wenzhe Cao, Shaohua Liu, Shimin Chen, Xuehang Li, Miao Liu, Yao He
To explore the factors affecting short-term prognosis of circulatory failure patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) treatment.
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Use of Octopus™ Tissue Stabilizer for Minimal Manipulation Approach of Bronchial Anastomosis in Lung Transplant. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Mauro Razuk, Samuel Lucas Dos Santos, Flavio Pola Dos Reis, Luis Gustavo Abdalla, Lucas Matos Fernades, Paulo Manuel Pêgo-Fernandes
Bronchial anastomotic complications are a cause of grave concern for surgeons that perform lung transplantations. There are several risk factors that may lead to this complication, being inadequate surgical technique one of them, specifically regarding adequate exposure and manipulation of the bronchial stump and anastomosis. Here we report the use of Octopus™ Tissue Stabilizer as a mean to allow for
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Central vs. Peripheral Cannulation During Reoperations: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Zihni Mert Duman, Ersin Kadiroğulları, Mustafa Can Kaplan, Barış Timur, Aylin Başgöze, Emre Yaşar, Muhammed Bayram, Ünal Aydın, Burak Onan
The aim of this study is to compare the postoperative outcomes and early mortality of peripheral and central cannulation techniques in cardiac reoperations using propensity score matching analysis.
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Transcriptomics Provides Novel Insights into the Regulatory Mechanism of IncRNA HIF1 A-AS1 on Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Jin Yang, Zhiqiang Gong, Junjie Dong, Haotian Li, Bing Wang, Kaili Du, Chunqiang Zhang, Lingqiang Chen
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is a potentially fatal disease with a strong genetic contribution. The dysfunction of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) contributes to the formation of this aneurysm. Although previous studies suggested that long non-coding ribonucleic acid (RNA) hypoxia inducible factor 1 α-antisense RNA 1 (HIF1A-AS1) exerted a vital role in the progression and pathogenesis of thoracic
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Comparison of Single-Dose Cardioplegia in Valvular Heart Surgery: Lactated Ringer's-Based del Nido vs. Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate Cardioplegia Solution. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Narongrit Kantathut, Kasisak Luangpatom-Aram, Siam Khajarern, Parinya Leelayana, Piya Cherntanomwong
This study evaluated myocardial protection and clinical outcomes when using lactated Ringer's solution as the base solution for del Nido cardioplegia compared with histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution in valvular surgery.
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Report from a Public Reference Hospital in Northeastern Brazil. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Maria Suely Bezerra Diogenes, Acrísio Sales Valente, Hermano Alexandre Lima Rocha
The increasing worldwide number of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) demands greater attention from health professionals. The purpose of this report is to describe the clinical demographic profile, frequency, and invasive treatment status of adults with CHD in a public reference hospital in northeastern Brazil.
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Resveratrol Attenuates Degeneration and Apoptosis of Cardiomyocytes Induced by Aortic Clamping. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Saban Ergene, Dogus Hemsinli, Sedat Ozan Karakisi, Levent Tümkaya, Tolga Mercantepe, Adnan Yilmaz, Ibrahim Yel
Objective: To investigate the potential beneficial effects of resveratrol (RVT) against ischemia-reperfusion injury of myocardial tissue during surgical treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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Ventricular Fibrillation Is a Sign of Life. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Nabil Dib, Raphael Martins, Erwan Flécher
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a deadly rhythm problem. With asystole, it represents one of the most extreme emergencies that may engage vital prognosis within only few minutes if appropriated treatment is not instituted. It is learned in all medical schools worldwide that VF is not compatible with consciousness and sustained life. Moreover, at 37°C, and without restauration of cardiac flow, VF may
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Outcomes of Chylothorax Nonoperative Management After Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Laura Lucato Dos Santos, Clara Lucato Dos Santos, Natasha Kasakevic Tsan Hu, Leticia Nogueira Datrino, Guilherme Tavares, Luca Schiliró Tristão, Marina Feliciano Orlandini, Maria Carolina Andrade Serafim, Francisco Tustumi
Chylothorax after thoracic surgery is a severe complication with high morbidity and mortality rate of 0.10 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.06 - 0.02). There is no agreement on whether nonoperative treatment or early reoperation should be the initial intervention. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the outcomes of the conservative approach to treat chyle leakage after cardiothoracic
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Aggressive Management of a Bilateral Chylothorax Complicating an Orthotopic Heart-Kidney Transplantation. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Breah Lynn Paciotti, Pankaj Garg, Charles A Ritchie, Kevin Landolfo, Basar Sareyyupoglu
Chylothorax after an orthotopic heart transplant is a rare but potentially detrimental occurrence. This is the first reported case of bilateral chylothorax complicating a heart-kidney transplant patient. No universally accepted protocol exists for the management of chylothorax in general population, let alone the immunocompromised transplant patient. This case presents unique challenges to the management
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Senning Procedure: Conceptualization in the Wet Lab. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 César Castillo Romero, Iris Pamela Flores Sarria, Gabriella Ricciardi, Jorge Luis Cervantes Salazar
Training congenital heart surgeons today is challenging for themselves and their mentors. The situation becomes even more complicated while teaching complex surgical procedures. Senning operation is one of the most ingenious intracardiac techniques. We consider this surgical technique a worthy example to stand out the potential advantage of wet lab training. This article demonstrates the simulation
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Fate of the Patent False Lumen of the Descending Aorta After Surgical Treatment for Acute Type 1 Aortic Dissection. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Emre Yaşar, Zihni Mert Duman, Barış Timur, Muhammed Bayram, Mustafa Can Kaplan, Ersin Kadiroğulları
This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting false lumen patency in the descending thoracic aorta among patients who underwent surgery for acute type 1 aortic dissection.
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Artificial Intelligence is Irreversibly Bound to Academic Publishing - ChatGPT is Cleared for Scientific Writing and Peer Review. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Walter J Gomes,Paulo R B Evora,Solange Guizilini
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Infective Endocarditis: Controversies and Convictions in the Surgical Treatment. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Kyriakos Spiliopoulos,Dimitrios Magouliotis,Andrew Xanthopoulos,Nikolaos S Salemis
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The South American Society of Cardiology (SSC) and the Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery (LACES) Statement on the 2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guidelines for Coronary Artery Revascularization. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Gerardo Soca,Alejandro Martínez,Walter J Gomes,Jose Guillermo Solano,Rui Almeida,Maria Alejandra Ibañez,Mateo Marin-Cuartas,Graciela Hurtado,Victor Dayan
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Vasa Vasorum in Saphenous Vein for CABG: A Review of Morphological Characteristics. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Andrzej Loesch
This short article discusses selected scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope features of vasa vasorum including pericytes and basement membrane of the human saphenous vein (SV) harvested with either conventional (CON) or no-touch (NT) technique for coronary artery bypass grafting. Scanning electron microscope data shows the general damage to vasa vasorum of CON-SV, while
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Could We Predict POAF With a Simple Ambulatory Oscillometry Evaluating Aortic Stiffness? Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Ziya Apaydin, Semi Ozturk, Ali Yasar Kilinc, Ahmet Seyfeddin Gurbuz, Halil Ibrahim Biter, Ayca Gumusdag
To investigate the relationship between aortic stiffness and postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
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Predictors of Mid-Term AVNeo Insufficiency. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Vladlen Bazylev, Dmitry Tungusov, Artur Mikulyak
Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular heart disease and the most common indication for aortic valve replacement in adults. Aortic valve neocuspidization (AVNeo) with fixed autologous pericardium, also known as the Ozaki procedure, is a possible alternative treatment of AS. Autopericardial valves save the dynamics and physiological anatomy of the aortic root, however, the service life of
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Use of Ozonized Water in the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Children Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Alexandre Noboru Murakami, Ulisses Alexandre Croti, Bruna Cury Borim, Carlos Henrique De Marchi, Rouse Mary Rossini Murakami, Margarete Teresa Gottardo de Almeida, Rafael da Silva Policarpo, Fabiana Nakamura Avona, Moacir Fernandes de Godoy
Since the reduction of healthcare-associated infections has been a focus for quality patient care, this study aimed to evaluate the surgical site infection rate of children who underwent cardiovascular surgery after implementation of ozonized water system for hand and body hygiene allied to previously implemented preventive measures.
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Safety, Effectiveness, and Hemodynamic Performance of the Bovine Pericardium Organic Valvular Bioprosthesis. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Álvaro Machado Rösler, Fernando Antonio Lucchese, Pablo Maria Alberto Pomerantzeff, Luiz Carlos Santana Passos
To assess actual data on the safety, effectiveness, and hemodynamic performance of Bovine Pericardium Organic Valvular Bioprosthesis (BVP).
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Comment on: "Risk Factors of Thrombocytopenia After Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass". Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Cihan Bedel,Fatih Selvi,Günay Yıldız,Ayşe Şeyma Uysal
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Tetralogy of Fallot with an Anomalous Course of the Brachiocephalic Vein. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Larissa Alves Leite Matos,Isaac Azevedo Silva,Fernando Cesar Gimenes Barbosa Santos,Ulisses Alexandre Croti
CLINICAL DATA Infant, 11-month-old, male, diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot with retrotracheoesophageal course of the brachiocephalic vein. Usual findings of Tetralogy of Fallot on physical examination. Technical description: Chest radiography showed slightly reduced pulmonary vascular markings and no cardiomegaly. Normal preoperative electrocardiogram with postoperative right bundle branch block. Usual
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Global Cardiothoracic Surgery in an Academic Career: Lessons from Brazil. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Vinicius Nina,Emily Farkas,DuyKhanh Ceppa,Aubyn Marath
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Management of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation During Surgical Ventricular Restoration for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Amr A Arafat,Fatimah Alhijab,Monirah A Albabtain,Juan Alfonso,Abdullah Alshehri,Huda Ismail,Adam I Adam,Claudio Pragliola
INTRODUCTION We studied the effect of tricuspid valve (TV) surgery combined with surgical ventricular restoration (SVR) on operative outcomes, rehospitalization, recurrent tricuspid regurgitation, and survival of patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Additionally, surgery was compared to conservative management in patients with mild or moderate tricuspid regurgitation. To the best of our knowledge
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Clinical Effects of Surgical Left Atrial Reduction and Concomitant Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients with Giant Left Atrium. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Song Yang,Cuiping Wang,Bao Zhang,Jian Hou,Suiqing Huang,Keke Wang,Zhongkai Wu
INTRODUCTION A giant left atrium may cause respiratory dysfunction and hemodynamic disturbance postoperatively. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate clinical effects of surgical left atrial reduction in concomitant cardiac valves operations. METHODS One hundred and thirty-five patients with heart valve diseases and giant left atriums from January 2004 to July 2021 were enrolled into this research
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Factors Predicting Early Major Adverse Events in the Intensive Care Unit After Successful Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease in Full-Term Neonates. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Dilek Yavuzcan Oztürk,Erkut Oztürk,Hatice Dilek Ozcanoglu,Ibrahim Cansaran Tanıdır,Merih Çetinkaya,Ali Can Hatemi
OBJECTIVE In this study, we aimed to evaluate the factors affecting major adverse event (MAE) development after full-term neonatal cardiac surgery. METHODS This study was conducted retrospectively on newborns who underwent congenital heart surgery between June 1, 2020, and June 1, 2022. MAE was defined as the presence of at least one of the following: cardiac arrest, unplanned reoperation, emergency
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Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction in Truncus Arteriosus: A 30-Year Two-Center Comparison between Homografts and Bovine Jugular Vein. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Ventsislav Boshnakov,Ivaylo Mitev,Stojan Lazarov,Dimitar Pechilkov,Beatrice Desnous,Fedoua El Louali,Loic Macé,Virginie Fouilloux,Marien Lenoir
INTRODUCTION Homografts and bovine jugular vein are the most commonly used conduits for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction at the time of primary repair of truncus arteriosus. METHODS We reviewed all truncus patients from 1990 to 2020 in two mid-volume centers. Inclusion criteria were primary repair, age under one year, and implantation of either homograft or bovine jugular vein. Kaplan-Meier
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Simultaneous Cesarean Section and Maternal Cardiac Surgery: Outcomes and Feasibility from a Tertiary Care Hospital in India. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Pooja Sikka,Vidur Bansal,Sachin Mahajan,Pankaj Aggarwal,Sanjeev Hanumantacharya Naganur
INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of pregnancy-related mortality, and it has gradually increased over time; this rise has been attributed to numerous reasons including the growing number of women with congenital heart disease who are surviving to childbearing age. Valve surgery during pregnancy is a high risk, with a fetal and maternal mortality rate of 35% and 9%, respectively
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Postoperative Period of Myocardial Revascularization Surgery: Retrospective Cohort Study of a Single Center. Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Ana Carolina Longui Macedo,Antônio Luís Eiras Falcão,Luiz Claudio Martins,Orlando Petrucci,Marcos Mello Moreira
INTRODUCTION Risk factors and postoperative complications can worsen the condition of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting; some of these factors and complications are closely related to mortality rate. OBJECTIVE To describe clinical factors and outcomes related to mortality of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting and on invasive mechanical ventilation. METHODS This is