The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2017
Risk factors and prognosis of postpericardiotomy syndrome in patients undergoing valve surgery.
The study aim was to investigate the long-term prognosis and risk factors of postpericardiotomy syndrome (PPS). ⋯ Despite longer hospital stays and more short-term reoperations for tamponade, patients with PPS had an excellent 1-year prognosis.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2017
Review Case ReportsAortic floating thrombus detected by computed tomography angiography incidentally: Five cases and a literature review.
To analyze the findings of aortic floating thrombus (AFT) on computed tomography angiography (CTA) for a definitive, timely diagnosis and to select a reasonable management course to improve prognosis. ⋯ AFT is a rare, life-threatening disease. Abnormal coagulation function, aortic disease, and history of aortic stent implantation are the potential predictors for AFT. CTA scanning can depict the lesions clearly and evaluate curative efficacy. The therapeutic strategy should be based on the etiology and the patient's physical condition, whereas the preferred treatment is conservative medication.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2017
Patient-specific assessment of hemodynamics by computational fluid dynamics in patients with bicuspid aortopathy.
Hemodynamics related to eccentric blood flow may factor into the development of bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy. We investigated wall shear stress distribution by means of magnetic resonance imaging-based computational fluid dynamics in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve. ⋯ Computational fluid dynamics simulation is useful for precise evaluation of hemodynamics related to bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy. Such evaluation will advance our understanding of the disease pathophysiology and may facilitate molecular biological investigation.