Journal of cardiac surgery
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We describe a technique of partial translocation with an autologous pericardial patch reinforcement of the left atrial wall in patients with extensive mitral annular calcification (MAC) who require mitral valve replacement.
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Review Case Reports
Early postoperative thrombosis of an aortic bioprosthetic valve: should anticoagulation be patient specific?
Optimal antithrombotic recommendations for patients following bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement have yet to be decided. Current guidelines present conflicting opinions and are based on historical studies, which are limited by their design. We review comparative studies investigating differing thromboprophylactic regimes and outcomes for bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement.
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We report the case of a 61-year-old male with a retained catheter dilator in the right ventricular outflow tract for over 22 years. The management of retained intravascular foreign objects in the myocardium is reviewed.