The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Nov 2024
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyVentricular Assist Device using a Thoracotomybased Implant Technique: Multi-center HeartMate 3 SWIFT Study.
The HeartMate 3 (Abbott) left ventricular assist device provides substantial improvement in long-term morbidity and mortality in patients with advanced heart failure. The Implantation of the HeartMate 3 in Subjects With Heart Failure Using Surgical Techniques Other Than Full Median Sternotomy study compares thoracotomy-based implantation clinical outcomes with standard median sternotomy. ⋯ Thoracotomy-based implantation of the HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device is noninferior to implantation via standard full sternotomy. This study supports thoracotomy-based implantation as an additional standard for surgical implantation of the HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Nov 2024
Multicenter StudyShould Mitral Valve Replacement Age Guidelines Be Lowered Due to Better Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Durability?
Guideline recommendations for mechanical or bioprosthetic valve for mitral valve replacement by age remains controversial. We sought to determine bovine pericardial valve durability by age and risk of reintervention. ⋯ Bovine pericardial mitral valve replacement is a durable option for younger patients. The opportunity to avoid anticoagulation and the associated risks with mechanical mitral valve replacement may be of benefit to patients. These insights may provide data needed to revise the current guidelines.