Cardiac Surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery includes coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement, heart transplant, assisting in minimally invasive transcatheter valve structural heart procedures such as TAVR, left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion, septal myectomy, surgical ablation for arrhythmias, and reconstruction of the heart in congenial heart disease cases.

TAVR, SAVR linked to similar QOL improvements for intermediate-risk patients after five years
TAVR was initially associated with greater benefits than surgery, but that difference faded by the end of the first year.
Q&A: Cleveland Clinic’s Lars Svensson previews AATS annual meeting
Svensson, a prominent voice in cardiothoracic surgery, said he has seen a rise in enthusiasm ahead of this year's meeting.
TAVR or SAVR? ChatGPT could help cardiologists decide
Researchers asked ChatGPT to make treatment decisions for patients with severe aortic stenosis, comparing its answers to the recommendations of a full heart team.
Anemia may help explain why women are more likely to die during heart bypass surgery
Finding new ways to avoid intraoperative anemia could go a long way toward improving outcomes for female CABG patients. The full analysis, based on more than 1.4 million patients, was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
FDA announces new recall of Abbott’s HeartMate LVADs after 14 deaths
The issue at the center of this recall, which includes both the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 LVAD, is the gradual buildup of biological materials. This can impact the device's performance, creating a heightened risk of injury or death.

AI model predicts patient survival after cardiac surgery

The advanced algorithm could make a significant impact on shared decision-making.

December 6, 2021

TAVR more cost-effective than surgery for low-risk patients, new 2-year study confirms

The analysis, presented at TCT 2021, examined total costs after two years for more than 900 patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR.

November 5, 2021

CUTTING-EDGE findings shine new light on mitral valve surgery after failed TEER

Overall, mitral valve surgery after TEER was associated with a 30-day mortality rate of 16.6% and one-year mortality rate of 31.3%.

October 8, 2021

Survival rates similar when treating secondary MR with TEER or surgery

Surgical mitral valve repair, however, was also associated with multiple benefits.

September 7, 2021

Risk of stroke similar when treating severe carotid artery stenosis with surgery or stenting

Researchers tracked data from more than 3,600 patients who underwent either carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting.

September 1, 2021

The top US hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery

Cleveland Clinic retained its spot as the top hospital in the country for cardiology and heart surgery. Did your facility make the list?

July 27, 2021

TAVR still comparable to surgery after 8 years

When it comes to the risk of structural valve deterioration, however, one treatment option clearly outperforms the other.

July 8, 2021

With advances and increased experience in the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), same-day discharge (SDD) has become increasingly commonplace, but patient selection is key. Antithrombotic therapy may not be necessary for certain transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients, according to a new analysis published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Surgery still more common than TMVR among AMI patients, but the gap is shrinking

The study's authors emphasized how important it is for clinicians to work together to determine the best treatment strategy.

June 10, 2021

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Cardiac Surgery

TAVR, SAVR linked to similar QOL improvements for intermediate-risk patients after five years

Q&A: Cleveland Clinic’s Lars Svensson previews AATS annual meeting

TAVR or SAVR? ChatGPT could help cardiologists decide

Anemia may help explain why women are more likely to die during heart bypass surgery

FDA announces new recall of Abbott’s HeartMate LVADs after 14 deaths

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