Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Bailout stenting for coronary bifurcations brings ‘unacceptable’ hazards
PARIS – Careful procedural planning is a must.
From the Journals
VA cohort study: Individualize SSI prophylaxis based on patient factors
New combination against surgical site infections is associated with both benefits and harms.
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Outcomes/costs similar for minimally invasive vs. sternotomy-based mitral surgery
NEW YORK – Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is not more costly than conventional sternotomy.
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Concomitant MIMV-TVS no worse than MIMV alone
NEW YORK – Adding tricuspid surgery to minimally invasive mitral valve surgery seems OK.
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MV disease in children requires modified strategies
NEW YORK – Growth and anatomy challenge pediatric mitral valve repair.
From the Journals
High TAVR rates linked to fewer readmissions
Researchers say procedural volume could have serious implications for hospitals deciding whether or not to focus on TAVR.
From the Journals
Surgeon volume tied to mitral valve surgery outcomes
CHICAGO – Study supports guidelines recommending referral to experienced surgeons.
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Shift to minimally invasive MV surgery picks up
Less invasive mitral valve surgery options comprise 23% of total.
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In 8 years, TMVR means more procedures
Surgical mitral valve procedures increased 70% and TMVR procedures 57% in Germany since 2008.
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Novel Lotus valve outperforms CoreValve in REPRISE III
PARIS – The new, repositionable transcatheter aortic valve was superior to the CoreValve in the composite endpoint.