The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2024
Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational StudyFeatures and Outcomes of Females and Males Requiring Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Life Support.
Although cardiogenic shock requiring extracorporeal life support after cardiac surgery is associated with high mortality, the impact of sex on outcomes of postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support remains unclear with conflicting results in the literature. We compare patient characteristics, in-hospital outcomes, and overall survival between females and males requiring postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support. ⋯ This study demonstrates that female and male patients requiring postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support have different preoperative and extracorporeal life support characteristics, as well as complications, without a statistical difference in in-hospital and 5-year survivals.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2024
The severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with adverse outcomes after open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
We assessed associations between outcomes after open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair and preoperative airflow limitation stratified by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) spirometric classification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) severity. ⋯ Patients with COPD are at elevated risk for operative death and adverse events. Staging by GOLD severity aids preoperative risk stratification. Patients with airflow limitations may benefit from optimization before TAAA repair.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2024
National Trends in Utilization of Transatrial Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement and Postoperative Outcomes.
Transatrial transcatheter mitral valve replacement reduces complexity during mitral valve replacements involving high-risk patients with mitral annular calcification. This study examines trends in transatrial transcatheter mitral valve replacement use and outcomes. ⋯ Mortality and major adverse cardiac events after transatrial transcatheter mitral valve replacement have decreased significantly in the contemporary era independent of changes in major patient and operative characteristics. Transatrial transcatheter mitral valve replacement will have a future role in patients with mitral annular calcification.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2024
Concomitant ablation of atrial fibrillation: New pacemakers and early rhythm recovery.
New permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation after concomitant atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation has been associated with surgical ablation (SA). We sought to determine factors for PPM use as well as early rhythm recovery. ⋯ Avoiding conduction system trauma and delaying implantation reduces the need for postoperative PPM. Rhythm recovery within 3 months is frequent, especially for patients with sick sinus syndrome. A conservative approach to the implantation of a new PPMs is warranted.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2024
Gender Representation Trends in Cardiothoracic Surgery Journal Editorial Boards.
We aimed to characterize chronologic trends of gender composition of the editorial boards of major cardiothoracic surgery journals in the current era. ⋯ In recent years, the appointment of women to the editorial boards of high-impact cardiothoracic surgery journals and senior roles have proportionally exceeded the overall representation of women in cardiothoracic surgery. These findings indicate progress in inclusive efforts and offer insight toward reducing academic gender disparities.