Endoscopic micro-invasive cardiac surgery: State-of-the-art.

The advancement of micro-invasive cardiac surgery techniques has introduced a viable alternative to conventional full-sternotomy operations. These approaches are designed to reduce tissue trauma, shorten recovery time, and meet the increasing demand for less invasive treatment options. In this review, we discuss current progresses in endoscopic micro-invasive cardiac surgery, which utilizes refined tools and advanced imaging technologies to perform complex heart procedures, including valve surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, and congenital defect corrections.

Impella 5.5 Support for Delayed Surgical Ventricular Septal Defect Repair-A Paradigm Shift?

Background:  Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) remain a rare but life-threatening complication of myocardial infarction. Although the incidence has decreased due to better treatment options, the mortality rate remains high. The timing of VSD repair remains critical to outcome.

Left Ventricular Reconstruction after Dor-Sailing Close to the Wind?

Postinfarction left ventricular aneurysm (LVA) still remains a complication after myocardial infarction with a poor prognosis. Its incidence has decreased due to improved treatment, however, it may have experienced a due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. In this retrospective, single-center cohort study, we analyzed  = 17 patients who underwent left ventricular reconstruction after Dor.