Vegetation Length is Associated with Long-term Survival in Patients Treated Surgically for Infective Endocarditis.

Background: The impact of vegetation length on therapeutic decision-making and prediction of long-term survival of patients with infective endocarditis is a highly topical issue. The aim of the study was to clarify the impact of vegetation length greater than 10 mm on long-term survival treated surgically for infective endocarditis.

Methods: Patients treated surgically for infective endocarditis in our hospital from January 2006 to November 2022 and were successfully followed up were included in the retrospective analysis.

Modifiable risk factors of immediate and long-term outcomes in the operable and inoperable with left-sided infective endocarditis.

Objectives: To evaluate the outcomes of left-sided infective endocarditis that can be operated on and cannot be operated on, and to focus on modifiable risk factors for immediate and long-term mortality.

Methods: This study retrospectively investigated patients with left-sided infective endocarditis who occurred in our medical center between January 2006 and November 2022.

Results: 48 in-hospital deaths occurred (5.

Results of the inoperable and operable with aortic valve endocarditis.

Objectives: To evaluate the results of the inoperable and operable with aortic valve endocarditis, focus on risk factors, significance, and management of destruction of the aortic annulus in aortic valve endocarditis.

Methods: The retrospective study was completed to investigate patients with aortic valve endocarditis undergoing cardiac surgery between January 2006 and November 2022 at our hospital.

Results: 512 patients were divided into group with destruction of the aortic annulus ( = 80) and without destruction of the aortic annulus ( = 432).

Risk factors of prolonged intensive care unit stay following cardiac surgery for infective endocarditis.

Introduction: Prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay is common in serious patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Prolonged ICU stay is associated with increased mortality and worse prognosis. This study was conducted to determine the risk factors for prolonged ICU stay after cardiac surgery for infective endocarditis (IE) and we try to decrease the operative risk of mortality and morbidity of cardiac surgery for IE.

Surgical treatment of left-sided infective endocarditis with symptomatic neurological complications before surgery in China.

Introduction: We aimed to investigate surgical treatment of left-sided infective endocarditis with symptomatic neurological complications before surgery.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients with left-sided infective endocarditis and symptomatic neurological complications before surgery undergoing cardiac surgery between January 2006 and November 2022 at our hospital.

Results: Eight hundred thirty-two patients were divided into group with symptomatic neurological complications before surgery ( = 112) and without symptomatic neurological complications before surgery ( = 720).

Impact of Vegetation Length on Clinical Complications During Surgical Intervention and Long-Term Survival in Infective Endocarditis.

We aimed to investigate the impact of vegetation length on clinical complications during surgical intervention and long-term survival in infective endocarditis. This was a retrospective study of patients with infective endocarditis who underwent cardiac surgery between January 2006 and November 2022 at our hospital. 896 patients were divided into 2 groups: group I (vegetation length <10 mm, n = 448) and group II (vegetation length ≥10 mm, n = 448).

Incomplete Pericardial Dissection, Fluid Overload, Delayed Diagnosis And Treatment, And Tuberculosis Pericarditis Are Associated With Low Cardiac Output Syndrome Following Pericardiectomy.

Background: We aimed to investigate risk factors of LCOS following pericardiectomy.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients undergoing pericardiectomy at three hospitals between January 1994 and May 2021.

Results: A total of 826 patients were divided into two groups: group with LCOS (N = 126) and group without LCOS (N = 700).

Analysis of risk factors of multiorgan failure after pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis.

Background: We aimed to investigate risk factors of multiorgan failure following pericardiectomy.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients undergoing pericardiectomy between January 1994 and May 2021 at three hospitals.

Results: 826 patients were included in the study and divided into two groups: group with multiorgan failure (n = 86) and group without multiorgan failure (n = 740).

Analysis of Risk Factors of Early Mortality After Pericardiectomy For Constrictive Pericarditis.

Background: We aimed to investigate risk factors of early mortality following pericardiectomy.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients undergoing pericardiectomy between January 1994 and May 2021 at The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, and The People's Hospital of Liuzhou City.

Results: This study included 826 patients, who were divided into two groups: group with operative deaths (N = 66) and group without operative deaths (N = 760).

Acute Kidney Injury: Lessons from Pericardiectomy.

Background: Acute kidney (renal) injury (AKI) is a severe and common complication that occurs in ~40% of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. AKI has been associated with increased mortality and worse prognosis. This prospective study was conducted to determine the risk factors for AKI after pericardiectomy and decrease the operative risk of mortality and morbidity.

Fluid Balance of the Second Day Following Operation is Associated with Early Mortality and Multiorgan Failure After Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis.

Background: The operative mortality of pericardiectomy still is high. This retrospective study was conducted to determine the risk factors of early mortality and multiorgan failure.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients undergoing pericardiectomy from January 2009 to June 2020 at our hospital.

Preoperative Pericardial Effusion is Associated with Low Cardiac Output Syndrome After Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis.

Background: Low cardiac output syndrome is the main cause of death after pericardiectomy.

Methods: Patients who underwent pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis from January 2009 to October 2020 at our hospital were included in the study. Histopathologic studies of pericardium tissue from every patient were performed.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mechanical Hemolysis after Mitral Repair in Adult.

Background: Mitral repair has been widely used in the treatment of secondary mitral lesions in recent years. Hemolytic anemia is known to be a rare complication after mitral repair. This study aimed to investigate the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical hemolysis after mitral repair in adults.