Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis in long-standing primary hypoparathyroidism: A case report.

Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis is a rare condition characterized by the formation of thrombotic vegetations on heart valve leaflets, leading to valvular dysfunction, heart failure and thromboembolic events. It is known to be associated with other diseases and some cases remain undiagnosed or can be diagnosed in the postmortem analysis. Surgical excision of the mass may be necessary to prevent further embolic events and other complications.

Expression levels of genes implicated in the working mechanism of lenalidomide predict treatment response in lower risk myelodysplastic syndrome patients.

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Frequency of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Factors Among Survivors of Van Avalanche: 6-Month Follow-up Study.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the frequency of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), to determine the risk factors, and to monitor the change of symptoms after 6 months among individuals who survived the avalanche disaster in Van.

Method: Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 35 people who were rescued from two consecutive avalanche disasters in Van 2 months and 6 months after the avalanche disaster. The socio-demographic and clinical data of the cases were evaluated.

Robotic-assisted minimally invasive multivessel coronary bypass surgery.

Robotic-assisted minimally invasive multiple vessel coronary bypass surgery is safe and can be performed with excellent results. In this video tutorial, we present our technique for robotic-assisted minimally invasive multivessel coronary artery bypass grafting, with complete coronary revascularization via a left anterior thoracotomy and guided by preoperative computed tomography.

Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery Is Not Associated With Increased Operative Risk During Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the outcomes of robotic mitral valve surgery with and without concomitant tricuspid valve surgery.

Methods: Patients who underwent robotic mitral surgery between March 2010 and September 2022 were included. Patients were grouped according to the presence of concomitant tricuspid interventions.

Determinants of lenalidomide response with or without erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in myelodysplastic syndromes: the HOVON89 trial.

A randomized phase-II study was performed in low/int-1 risk MDS (IPSS) to study efficacy and safety of lenalidomide without (arm A) or with (arm B) ESA/G-CSF. In arm B, patients without erythroid response (HI-E) after 4 cycles received ESA; G-CSF was added if no HI-E was obtained by cycle 9. HI-E served as primary endpoint.

Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Multivessel Coronary Bypass Guided by Computerized Tomography.

Objective: Robot-assisted minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery is one of the least invasive approaches that offers multivessel revascularization and accelerated recovery. We investigated the benefits of computed tomography angiography (CTA) guidance in robotic coronary bypass (RCAB) by analyzing perioperative outcomes.

Methods: Between April 2022 and April 2023, 60 consecutive patients who underwent RCAB under preoperative CTA guidance were included.

Simple Tool for Bleeding Control During Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery.

Achievement of complete hemostasis is a key element to success in cardiac surgery. Bleeding control is of utmost importance in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery to avoid conversion, as major bleeding is one of the most common indications for conversion to sternotomy. Bleeding control with surgical techniques can be technically more difficult in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery as access to the bleeding area is limited and it is harder to intervene compared with open cardiac surgery with sternotomy.

Preoperative Anemia and Female Gender are Risk Factors for Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with a Restrictive Transfusion Strategy.

Objective: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in cardiac surgery is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Even when using patient blood management methods, blood transfusions may still be needed in cardiac surgery. This study examined the risk factors for blood transfusion in isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery with a restrictive transfusion strategy, along with individualized patient blood management.

Robotic-assisted mitral valve surgery without aortic cross-clamping: a safe and feasible technique.

Background: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of robotic-assisted mitral valve surgery without aortic cross-clamping.

Methods: From January 2010 to September 2022, 28 patients underwent robotic-assisted mitral valve surgery without aortic cross-clamping in our center using DaVinci Robotic Systems. Clinical data during the perioperative period and early outcomes of the patients were recorded.

Multiparameter flow cytometry in the evaluation of myelodysplasia: Analytical issues: Recommendations from the European LeukemiaNet/International Myelodysplastic Syndrome Flow Cytometry Working Group.

Multiparameter flow cytometry (MFC) is one of the essential ancillary methods in bone marrow (BM) investigation of patients with cytopenia and suspected myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). MFC can also be applied in the follow-up of MDS patients undergoing treatment. This document summarizes recommendations from the International/European Leukemia Net Working Group for Flow Cytometry in Myelodysplastic Syndromes (ELN iMDS Flow) on the analytical issues in MFC for the diagnostic work-up of MDS.

Robotic mitral valve replacement; results from the world's largest series.

Background: This study evaluates the clinical outcome of patients with robotic mitral valve replacement (MVR).

Methods: Between January 2010 and April 2022, 117 consecutive patients underwent robotic MVR with or without additional cardiac procedures. All procedures were completed by a single surgical team with Da Vinci Robotic Systems.

Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Reduced by Intraoperative and Postoperative Cell Saver System in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.

Objective: Postoperative atrial fibrillation is commonly seen after cardiac surgery. One of the contributing factors is mediastinal shed blood and inflammation. Cell salvage techniques can reduce allogenic blood transfusion and reduce inflammation.

Robotic-assisted beating heart surgery provides precise repair of periprosthetic mitral valvular leak.

The prosthetic paravalvular leak is a rare but important complication following mitral valve replacement. Determining the location of the leak is almost always dependent on perioperative transoesophageal echocardiography and the considerable expertise of echo operators. Acoustic shadowing due to the prosthetic valve may create another important difficulty.

Corrigendum: Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020.

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Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020.

Background: European surgeons were the first worldwide to use robotic techniques in cardiac surgery and major steps in procedure development were taken in Europe. After a hype in the early 2000s case numbers decreased but due to technological improvements renewed interest can be noted. We assessed the current activities and outcomes in robotically assisted cardiac surgery on the European continent.

Microcirculatory Response to Blood vs. Crystalloid Cardioplegia During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

Blood cardioplegia attenuates cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-induced systemic inflammatory response in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, which may favorably influence the microvascular system in this cohort. The aim of this study was to investigate whether blood cardioplegia would offer advantages over crystalloid cardioplegia in the preservation of microcirculation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with CPB. In this prospective observational cohort study, 20 patients who received crystalloid ( = 10) or blood cardioplegia ( = 10) were analyzed.

Long-term results of coronary surgery with endoscopic vein harvesting.

Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate early and longterm outcomes of both isolated or concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting with the endoscopic vein harvesting technique.

Methods: Between November 2012 and May 2017, a total of 324 patients (259 males, 65 females; mean age: 63.2±9.

Clinical application of flow cytometry in patients with unexplained cytopenia and suspected myelodysplastic syndrome: A report of the European LeukemiaNet International MDS-Flow Cytometry Working Group.

This article discusses the rationale for inclusion of flow cytometry (FCM) in the diagnostic investigation and evaluation of cytopenias of uncertain origin and suspected myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) by the European LeukemiaNet international MDS Flow Working Group (ELN iMDS Flow WG). The WHO 2016 classification recognizes that FCM contributes to the diagnosis of MDS and may be useful for prognostication, prediction, and evaluation of response to therapy and follow-up of MDS patients.

Flow cytometric analysis of myelodysplasia: Pre-analytical and technical issues-Recommendations from the European LeukemiaNet.

Background: Flow cytometry (FCM) aids the diagnosis and prognostic stratification of patients with suspected or confirmed myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Over the past few years, significant progress has been made in the FCM field concerning technical issues (including software and hardware) and pre-analytical procedures.

Methods: Recommendations are made based on the data and expert discussions generated from 13 yearly meetings of the European LeukemiaNet international MDS Flow working group.

Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery With Intracardiac Ultrasound-Guided Septal Myectomy.

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy requires surgical myectomy when heart failure symptoms persist despite best medical therapy. Minimally invasive myectomy with robotic surgery can be performed in experienced centers, allowing for surgical correction of accompanying mitral valve pathologies. The extent of myectomy is important to relieve left ventricular outflow tract obstruction while care should be taken to prevent iatrogenic ventricular septal defects or heart blocks caused by excessive removal of septal tissue.

Dysplasia and PNH-type cells in bone marrow aspirates of myelodysplastic syndromes.

Background: Flow cytometry is increasingly applied in cytopenic patients suspected for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Analysis includes evaluation of antigen expression patterns in granulocytes of which, for example, partial lack of CD16 may indicate dysplasia, but presence of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)-type cells should be considered. However, diagnostic bone marrow (BM) samples hamper PNH analysis because immature stages in the granulo-/monocytic compartment lack expression of certain glycophosphatidyl-inositol-anchored proteins.