The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
Changes in Left Ventricular-Aortic Angulation Are Associated with the Development of Obstruction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
To characterize changes in ventricular morphology in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who develop left ventricular (LV) outflow tract obstruction. ⋯ The development of LV outflow tract obstruction in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy was associated with progressive LV outflow tract angulation and increased LV hypertrophy, as reflected by LV mass. Progression to obstruction was not related to changes in the mitral valve leaflet morphology.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
Modeling of Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation after Aortic Root Replacement Using 3-Dimensional Artificial Intelligence Algorithm.
Aortic root replacement requires construction of a composite valve-graft and reimplantation of coronary arteries. This study assessed the feasibility of valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation after aortic root replacement. ⋯ Following aortic root replacement, all patients were candidates for valve-in-valve procedure using 1 or both types of transcatheter heart valves. Self-expanding valves may be at higher risk for stent frame deformation at graft anastomotic lines and balloon-expandable valves may be at higher risk of coronary obstruction.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
For Your Consideration: Benefits of Listing as Willing to Consider Heart Offers from Donors with Hepatitis C.
Despite excellent outcomes of heart transplants from hepatitis C virus (HCV)-positive donors (D+), many candidates are not listed to even consider HCV D+ offers. ⋯ Willingness to consider HCV D+ heart offers was associated with a 37% lower risk of waitlist mortality and a 21% higher likelihood of receiving a transplant. We urge providers to encourage candidates to list as being willing to consider offers from donors with hepatitis C to optimize their waitlist outcomes and access to transplantation.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
Representation of Women Among Cardiothoracic Surgery Editorial Boards: Trends Over the Past Two Decades.
The objective of this study was to examine representation of women on the editorial boards of cardiothoracic surgery-focused journals over the past 2 decades to identify changes over time compared with women cardiothoracic surgeon and trainee representation, and to highlight additional opportunities for improvement. ⋯ Representation of women on the editorial boards of cardiothoracic surgery-focused journals has increased commensurate with the increasing proportion of practicing women cardiothoracic surgeons, although remains at 16%. Work remains to continue the recruitment of women to cardiothoracic surgery as well as to identify the key elements that can support them in positions of leadership.