Publications by authors named "I Gambardella"
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- * A network meta-analysis of various studies found that coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) had the lowest late mortality rate, while the combination of subvalvular repair and annuloplasty showed promising results for reducing early death and hospital readmissions.
- * Although the combination treatment displayed potential benefits, the authors emphasize the need for more research to confirm these findings and ensure proper assessment of outcomes.
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- Type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) is a serious medical emergency requiring immediate surgical intervention, and understanding treatment options is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
- A multicenter observational registry called AoArch has been established, combining data from four cardiac surgery centers in Europe to analyze the effects of hemiarch repair (HAR) versus extended arch repair (EAR) on patient outcomes following TAAAD surgery.
- The study will assess various factors, such as patient co-morbidities and surgical strategies, to measure both early and late adverse events, with a focus on defining mortality rates and complications related to TAAAD treatments.
Objective: We sought to evaluate outcomes of valve-sparing root replacement (VSRR) in patients with bicuspid aortopathy (BAV) versus other connective tissue disorder (CTD).
Methods: This was a single-center cohort study of consecutive patients undergoing VSRR via reimplantation from 2000 to 2023 with BAV or CTD. Operative outcomes, Kaplan-Meier survival estimates, and cumulative risk of reoperation and recurrent aortic insufficiency (AI) with the competing risk of death were assessed.
The presence of adhesions and patent bypass grafts may create challenges for standard 14 mm outflow graft placement during left ventricular assist device implantation. We retrospectively describe our experience using a 10 mm Bioline Fusion graft (Getinge, Goteborg, Sweden) as the outflow graft in patients undergoing primary Heartmate 3 (Abbott, Abbott Park, IL) implantation. One hundred one patients underwent Heartmate 3 left ventricular assist device implantation, 80% via a thoracotomy approach, with the standard 14 mm outflow graft (78) or a 10 mm Bioline Fusion outflow graft (23).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImportance: The overall prevalence of mitral valve replacement (MVR) or MV repair at the time of cardiac surgery in the setting of isolated anterior mitral leaflet degenerative pathologic status in the US population is unknown.
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of MVR and MV repair using the Society of Thoracic Surgeons' Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Design, Setting, And Participants: In a cross-sectional study, all patients diagnosed with isolated anterior mitral leaflet degenerative regurgitation who underwent either surgical MVR or MV repair between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2022, were identified.