Publications by authors named "Julio Moron Castro"
Aortic valve replacement through minithoracotomy. Results from the Peruvian experience.
Arch Peru Cardiol Cir Cardiovasc
June 2022
Objectives: To assess mortality, major valve-related events (MAVRE), and other complications in the perioperative period and follow up in patients with aortic valve replacement (AVR) through mini-thoracotomy (MT).
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients aged <80 who underwent AVR through MT between January 2017 and December 2021 in a national reference center in Lima, Peru. Patients undergoing other surgical approaches (mini-sternotomy, etc.
Article Synopsis
- Aortic valve reconstruction surgery (Ozaki procedure) is a promising alternative to traditional aortic valve replacement, showing good medium-term results in a study of 37 patients.
- Most patients had AV stenosis, primarily due to a bicuspid valve, and additional surgery was often required for related conditions.
- The procedure had a low in-hospital death rate, with significant improvements in aortic valve function and high survival rates during follow-up, indicating its effectiveness and safety.
Background: Heart transplantations are ideal for most patients with end-stage heart failure refractory to medical treatment. The transplantation program at the Peruvian National Heart Institute started with a 10-year continuity in 2010.
Objective: To compare our 10-year heart transplantation experience results with international standards and reflect on our Transplant Program.
Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological, clinical, surgical, pathological characteristics and outcomes in the follow-up of heart transplant recipients at the National Cardiovascular Institute during 2010-2020.
Material And Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was performed by reviewing the medical records of patients undergoing heart transplantation at a national referral center, describing the clinical, surgical, laboratory, pathology characteristics and survival of patients up to 10 years of follow-up.
Results: Eighty-six patients were transplanted in 10 years, the median age was 41 years (RIQ 28-56), being predominantly male (66.
Clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis for the Peruvian Social Security.
Arch Cardiol Mex
June 2020
Introduction: This article summarizes the clinical practice guide (CPG) for the evaluation and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis in the Social Security of Peru (EsSalud).
Objective: To provide clinical evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis in the EsSalud.
Methods: A local guideline development group (local GDG) was established, including medical specialists and methodologists.
Clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis for the Peruvian Social Security.
Arch Cardiol Mex
January 2019
Introduction: This article summarizes the clinical practice guide (CPG) for the evaluation and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis in the Social Security of Peru (EsSalud).
Objective: To provide clinical evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis in the EsSalud.
Methods: A local guideline development group (local GDG) was established, including medical specialists and methodologists.
Article Synopsis
- CABG surgery using bilateral internal mammary arteries (BIMA) shows improved long-term survival rates in patients with multivessel coronary disease.
- A study conducted at INCOR, Peru, from 2012 to 2015 found that among 36 CABG patients, the 30-day mortality rate was 0% and major cardiovascular events occurred in only 5.56%.
- The results suggest that CABG with BIMA is a safe option with low risk of mortality and complications shortly after surgery, making it a viable choice for patients.