The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Sep 2015
Comparative StudyGender differences in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
The impact of gender on preoperative characteristics and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection rarely has been investigated. ⋯ There are no differences in early and long-term outcomes between male and female patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Sep 2015
Comparative StudyLeft ventricular performance early after repair for posterior mitral leaflet prolapse: Chordal replacement versus leaflet resection.
To review hemodynamic performance early after valve repair with chordal replacement versus leaflet resection for posterior mitral leaflet prolapse. ⋯ Chordal replacement might provide patients undergoing valve repair for posterior mitral leaflet prolapse with better postoperative ventricular performance than leaflet resection. Longer follow-up is required to compare long-term outcomes.