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Day: January 23, 2024

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Surgical Management and Outcomes of Coronary Artery Involvement Secondary to Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A Retrospective Cohort Study

In a study of patients with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) undergoing total arch replacement (TAR) and frozen elephant trunk (FET) implantation, it was found that those with coronary artery involvement (CAI) experienced more complicated surgeries, longer hospital stays, and higher rates of in-hospital morbidity and mortality compared to those without CAI. Although coronary artery malperfusion (CAM) due to CAI was an independent risk factor for in-hospital mortality, short-term survival post-discharge was similar between patients with and without CAI.

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January 23, 2024
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Cardiac Rehabilitation and Acute Aortic Dissection: Understanding and Addressing the Evidence GAP A Systematic Review

Despite established guidelines, there’s a lack of concrete strategies for implementing cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD), particularly regarding how to adapt guidelines for different patient variables. A systematic review covering 2004-2023 found limited evidence but generally positive outcomes from CR in AAD patients, with improvements in exercise capacity and quality of life, suggesting the need for a well-designed trial to explore CR’s benefits in this high-risk group.

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January 23, 2024
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Mediation of Age and Thrombectomy Outcome by Neuroimaging Markers of Frailty in Patients With Stroke

This study explored how age impacts the functional outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke who received endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), and found that the association between age and 90-day outcome was largely mediated by neuroimaging markers of frailty, such as brain atrophy and small vessel disease, highlighting the significance of these features beyond chronological age in predicting poststroke outcomes. The study suggests that future trials could consider incorporating frailty markers to better assess and adjust for poststroke outcomes.

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January 23, 2024

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