<ѻý>Amulet vs Watchman Comparison Still Muddy Any Which Way LAA Leaks Are Definedѻý> The two devices continue to lead to similar clinical outcomes Oct 24, 2023
<ѻý>Low-Risk TAVR Converging or Diverging With Surgical Outcomes, Depending on the Valveѻý> Intermediate-term reports from PARTNER 3 and Evolut Low Risk trials Oct 24, 2023
<ѻý>Pembrolizumab Wins FDA Approval in Operable Lung Cancerѻý> Checkpoint inhibitor demonstrated significant survival improvement in perioperative setting Oct 17, 2023
<ѻý>Plastic Glove, Scissors Solve Problem in Single-Lung Ventilationѻý> DIY approach to non-dependent lung collapse succeeds in trial Oct 17, 2023
<ѻý>Gabapentin as Post-Op Painkiller Gets a Cold Showerѻý> Placebo-controlled trial offers no justification for widespread use Oct 15, 2023
<ѻý>Cryoprecipitate, REBOA Flop for Improving Major Hemorrhage Outcomesѻý> The first randomized trials of both approaches failed Oct 13, 2023
<ѻý>New Two-Tier System to Weed Out Some Pediatric Heart Surgery Centersѻý> Low-volume congenital and pediatric heart programs may be cut in national reorganization Sep 29, 2023
<ѻý>Should Surgical AVR for Aortic Regurgitation Happen Earlier in Young Adults?ѻý> Waiting to meet standard criteria less likely to lead to LV normalization Sep 19, 2023
<ѻý>No Avoiding Mitral Valve Implant Obstruction With Preemptive Ablationѻý> LVOT obstruction remains thorn in the side of TMVI in small case series Sep 15, 2023
<ѻý>Legionnaires Disease in Lung Transplant Recipients Likely From Donorѻý> Transmission via organs has not previously been reported, researchers say Sep 15, 2023
<ѻý>Study Questions Use of Aggressive Surgery in Early Mesotheliomaѻý> Randomized data suggest surgery increases risk of death by 28% over first 42 months Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>Tacrolimus After Lung Transplant Cuts Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunctionѻý> Calcineurin inhibitor significantly reduced CLAD rates in Scandinavian trial Sep 11, 2023
<ѻý>Colchicine Stumbles for Protecting the Heart From Thoracic Surgeryѻý> Trial meets only post hoc endpoints in extending protection to non-cardiac surgeries Aug 25, 2023
<ѻý>Can Aromatherapy Relax Post-Op Patients?ѻý> Cardiac surgery patients report better sleep after inhaling peppermint essence Aug 03, 2023
<ѻý>Study Questions Relationship Between Hospital Competition and Surgical Qualityѻý> Outcomes were mixed, depending on the operation Aug 02, 2023
<ѻý>Routinely Removed Organ Linked to Increased Mortality, Cancer Riskѻý> Cardiothoracic surgery often cuts out this little organ as irrelevant. Big mistake, study says Aug 02, 2023
<ѻý>Impella Devices Recalled After Deaths, Injuries Tied to TAVR Interactionsѻý> Recall involves new instructions for use without devices needing to be returned Jul 28, 2023
<ѻý>American Guidelines Sour on Beta-Blockers for Chronic Coronary Diseaseѻý> For some people, revascularization to improve symptoms or help survival also endorsed Jul 20, 2023
<ѻý>Economical Epoprostenol Good Enough After Major Cardiac Surgeryѻý> Randomized trial compared two inhaled pulmonary vasodilators Jul 06, 2023
<ѻý>Bicuspid Aortic Valves and Aortopathy Cluster Among Close Relativesѻý> Large study supports wider screening of family members of probands Jun 15, 2023
<ѻý>Cautious Hope for Endovascular Aortic Tx in Connective Tissue Diseaseѻý> Success observed in usually contraindicated Marfan, Loeys-Dietz syndromes Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>New Data in NSCLC Bolster Support for Perioperative Immunotherapyѻý> EFS benefit with pembrolizumab in KEYNOTE-671, but no OS benefit "yet," says investigator Jun 05, 2023
<ѻý>New Standard in Operable EGFR-Positive Lung Cancerѻý> "We should firmly close the door on one-size-fits-all treatment," says ASCO expert Jun 04, 2023
<ѻý>Extravascular ICD Continues to Show Effectivenessѻý> Anti-tachycardia pacing prevented shocks in about half of cases May 23, 2023
<ѻý>Conduction System Pacing Techniques Tied to Improved LVEF in Heart Failureѻý> Compared with biventricular pacing, increase in LVEF was found to be significant May 22, 2023
<ѻý>Biologic Envelope Cuts Complications After Cardiac Device Implantationѻý> "Any strategy to reduce infection rates in these patients is important," expert says May 22, 2023
<ѻý>Door Shut on Excess Noncardiac Deaths After Intervention for Stable CADѻý> Earlier signal of noncardiovascular mortality refuted by large meta-analysis May 19, 2023
<ѻý>Mitral Valve Replacement Gets a Favorable Match-Up Against GDMT in Functional MRѻý> TMVR fares at least as well as conservative treatment in observational analysis May 17, 2023
<ѻý>CO2 Flush Offers Renewed Hope for TAVR Brain Protectionѻý> Early study suggests role for neuroprotection from air bubbles May 17, 2023
<ѻý>Meticulous Slicing No Better Than Stenting at Axing Feared TAVR Complicationѻý> Comparing leaflet splitting vs conventional stenting to avoid coronary obstruction May 16, 2023
<ѻý>The Worst Redo Option After TAVR?ѻý> Choose the first procedure wisely, because repeats have mortality implications, researchers say Apr 24, 2023
<ѻý>Timing of Pacemaker, ICD Infections Suggests Closer Wound Checks for Someѻý> Researchers stress early detection and treatment of CIED infection Apr 05, 2023
<ѻý>TAVR Holds Strong 3 Years Into Evolut Low Risk Trialѻý> No major widening nor narrowing of event curves yet Mar 06, 2023
<ѻý>Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Earns Confidence in Expert Handsѻý> Decision for mini thoracotomy may rest on patient preference, expert operator availability Mar 06, 2023
<ѻý>These Surgeries Made the Sharpest Turns to Outpatient Setting After COVIDѻý> Several procedures saw significant increases in outpatient volumes Mar 03, 2023
<ѻý>Women Still Face Higher Risks for Mortality After CABGѻý> Sex disparities in adverse outcomes, including death, didn't change in the last decade Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>Arrival of TEER Has Helped Surgeons' Track Recordsѻý> Nationwide analysis of technology's effect since FDA approval 10 years ago Feb 06, 2023
<ѻý>Society Responds to Outgoing President's Remarks on Diversityѻý> "We have come a long way ... but there is much more to do," new president, board of directors say Jan 25, 2023
<ѻý>Now, a Surgical Risk Model Tailored to Adult Congenital Heart Diseaseѻý> Novel calculator offers better estimates of operative mortality Jan 24, 2023
<ѻý>Heart Surgery Outcomes During COVID Similarly Worrisome for Rich and Poor Patientsѻý> Study nevertheless highlights access issues among the socioeconomically disadvantaged Jan 24, 2023