Cardiothoracic
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Device closure of PFO doesn’t drop combined major adverse event risk
Key clinical point: Device closure of a patent foramen ovale seems to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke – but not a composite of death, stroke,...
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Venous thromboembolism common after heart transplant
Key clinical point: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) was common after heart transplant, especially when patients had relevant risk factors and were...
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Ranolazine plus beta-blockers might prevent postop AF
Key clinical point: Ranolazine’s protective effect seems to come at the cost of symptomatic hypotension in the first 3 days after surgery. Major...
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CHADS2 predicts postop atrial fibrillation
Key clinical point: Postop atrial fibrillation is more likely if patients go into surgery with an elevated CHADS 2 score. Major finding: For every...
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Scoring system identifies mortality risks in esophagectomy patients
Key clinical point: Certain predictive indicators can help stratify esophagectomy patients based on preoperative variables and risk factors so...
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Hybrid revascularization remains a rare bird
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Hybrid carotid stents eyed with cautious optimism
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STS releases public surgical outcomes report
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A percutaneous modification of RVAD placement shows promise
Key clinical point: Use of a percutaneous modification of right ventricular assist device (RVAD) implantation appears to provide extended support...
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More donated hearts rejected, even as wait list grows
Key clinical point: Acceptance rates of hearts donated for transplantation have declined substantially in the United States. Major finding: Only...
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Real-world CAS results in Medicare patients not up to trial standards
Key clinical point: Mortality risks exceeded one-third for patients who were 80 years of age or older, symptomatic, at high surgical risk with...