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Percutaneous Debulking of Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis Vegetations Using a Large Bore Manual Aspiration Device – AlphaVac

While most infectious endocarditis cases are managed medically, non-responsive patients or those with complications like septic emboli may need mechanical interventions such as AngioVac, which has limitations like the need for a perfusionist and large-bore accesses. The AlphaVac system, omitting the motor element, offers a simpler alternative for manual percutaneous aspiration of tricuspid valve vegetations, as demonstrated in two reported cases.

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December 31, 2023
Cardiac Surgery New Year

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database: 2023 Update on Procedure Data and Research

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, which includes data from over nine million procedures, underpins multiple risk models and has been pivotal in shaping health policy and cardiac surgery practices. This annual report updates on the database’s status, introduces new risk models, details current surgical trends, and outlines research and future directions for this extensive clinical resource.

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December 30, 2023
Valve Surgery

Fifth-Time Redo Mitral Valve Replacement via Right Thoracotomy Under Systemic Hyperkalemia Cardiopulmonary Bypass Without Aortic Cross-Clamp

The surgical management of prosthetic valvular endocarditis in a 46-year-old female with a history of multiple cardiac surgeries was addressed using a mitral valve replacement through right thoracotomy. This complex operation utilized systemic hyperkalemia for cardiac arrest during cardiopulmonary bypass, leading to successful patient recovery without aortic cross-clamping.

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December 21, 2023
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Minithoracotomy vs Conventional Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Repair: A Randomized Clinical Trial

In a randomized trial comparing thoracoscopically-guided minithoracotomy with median sternotomy for mitral valve repair in patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation, minithoracotomy was not found to be superior to sternotomy in terms of recovery of physical function at 12 weeks. Both techniques showed similar high rates of valve repair quality and safety outcomes at 1 year, providing evidence to inform treatment guidelines and shared decision-making.

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October 31, 2023
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