Cardiothoracic
From the Journals
Factory contamination seen as likely source of postop endocarditis outbreak
Heater-cooler units seen as likely source of global valvular endocarditis outbreak.
From the Journals
Recovery: Where TAVR gains advantage over SAVR
Death rate higher in recovery period for SAVR vs. TAVR
From the Journals
New trial shows thymectomy benefits myasthenia gravis
New trial moves toward settling thymectomy debate for myasthenia gravis.
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Concomitant MIMV-TVS no worse than MIMV alone
NEW YORK – Adding tricuspid surgery to minimally invasive mitral valve surgery seems OK.
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MV disease in children requires modified strategies
NEW YORK – Growth and anatomy challenge pediatric mitral valve repair.
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High TAVR rates linked to fewer readmissions
Researchers say procedural volume could have serious implications for hospitals deciding whether or not to focus on TAVR.
From the Journals
Surgeon volume tied to mitral valve surgery outcomes
CHICAGO – Study supports guidelines recommending referral to experienced surgeons.
Point/Counterpoint
Points/Counterpoint: Should surgeons operate on functional tricuspid regurgitation?
The conundrum of functional tricuspid regurgitation.
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Shift to minimally invasive MV surgery picks up
Less invasive mitral valve surgery options comprise 23% of total.
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Fewer early neurologic complications with TAVR than SAVR
New findings from SURTAVI trial show TAVR benefit.
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In 8 years, TMVR means more procedures
Surgical mitral valve procedures increased 70% and TMVR procedures 57% in Germany since 2008.