The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Oct 2024
25 Years of Observations from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD) and its Impact on the Cardiovascular Scientific Community.
The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD) celebrated its 25th anniversary in January 2021. This study evaluated IRAD's role in promoting the understanding and management of acute aortic dissection (AD) over these years. ⋯ IRAD has had and continues to have an important role in providing observations, credible knowledge, and research questions to improve the outcomes of patients with acute AD.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Oct 2024
Long-Term Autograft Dilation and Durability After the Ross Procedure are Similar Among Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Primary Aortic Stenosis.
Autograft durability and remodeling are thought to be superior in younger pediatric patients after the Ross operation. We sought to delineate the fate of autografts across the pediatric age spectrum in patients with primary aortic stenosis (AS). ⋯ Age at the time of Ross operation for primary AS does not influence long-term autograft remodeling or durability. Other physiologic or technical factors are likely greater determinants of autograft fate.