Left ventricular mass regression after aortic valve replacement: Sex differences or effect of different methods of indexation?

Background: The influence of sex on regression of left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy (LVH) after aortic valve replacement (AVR) for aortic stenosis (AS) remains elusive. The lack of consensus on how to correct LV mass (LVM) for body size, and different normalcy values, contribute to inconclusive results.

Methods: In 164 consecutive patients (mean age 80 ± 4 years, 59% females) with AS, we analyzed LVM (Devereux formula) before and 1 year after AVR (St.

Age as a Prognostic Factor in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome undergoing Urgent/Emergency Cardiac Surgery.

Background: Patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who require urgent/emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are increasing, as is the complexity of their clinical characteristics, one of which is advanced age. We evaluated the prognostic role of age in patients undergoing urgent/emergency cardiac surgery for ACS.

Methods: From January to December 2013, 452 consecutive patients underwent CABG at our institution.

Atrial fibrillation after isolated coronary surgery. Incidence, long term effects and relation with operative technique.

Introduction: Postoperative atrial fibrillation after isolated coronary revascularization has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Aim of present investigation was to evaluate incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation and its prognostic role in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery by-pass and disclose possible differences between off-pump and cardiopulmonary assisted revascularization.

Methods: Prospective cohort study of 229 patients undergoing isolated coronary artery by-pass at a tertiary heart surgery Centre.

[Acute aortic syndromes: an assessment].

The term "acute aortic syndrome" describes a range of severe, painful, potentially life-threatening abnormalities of the aorta. This review discusses the pathophysiology and risk factors, classification schemes, epidemiology, clinical presentations, diagnostic modalities, management options, and outcomes of various aortic conditions, including acute aortic dissection (AD) and its variants intramural hematoma and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer. The common denominator of acute aortic syndromes is disruption of the media layer of the aorta, with bleeding within the layers (intramural hematoma), along the aortic media resulting in separation of the layers (AD), or transmurally through the wall in the case of ruptured penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer or trauma.