The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2021
Incidence and impact of silent brain lesions after coronary artery bypass grafting.
Silent brain lesions are known to occur after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The aim of this study was to seek the incidence rate, the influence of procedures, and their impact on the postoperative course. ⋯ Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain frequently detected postoperative silent brain lesions after CABG in off-pump and aorta non-touch groups. Multiple and larger new brain lesions were associated with the development of POCD.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2021
Editorial CommentCommentary: Ischemia reperfusion-Looking ahead.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2021
Editorial CommentCommentary: Open or VATS? Roll up your sleeve.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2021
Valve-sparing root replacement in patients with bicuspid aortopathy: An analysis of cusp repair strategy and valve durability.
Valve-sparing root replacement using reimplantation techniques is increasingly applied to bicuspid aortopathy. Long-term durability of cusp repair is unclear. We analyze midterm results using a conservative approach to cusp repair. ⋯ Valve-sparing root replacement is reliably performed with bicuspid aortic valves whether or not cusp reconstruction is necessary. Few patients progress to greater than mild aortic insufficiency. Need for reoperation is rare in midterm follow-up.