Multimodality Imaging Uncovers Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysm Mimicking Cardiac Tumor.

BACKGROUND Giant coronary artery aneurysms (CAA) are extremely rare and can mimic cardiac tumors. Therefore, an unidentified mass in the heart requires a multimodality imaging approach for accurate diagnosis and guidance of further management, which for CAAs often include surgical intervention to prevent complications such as thrombosis or rupture. CASE REPORT A 37-year-old man presented with non-specific symptoms.

DNA methylation stability in cardiac tissues kept at different temperatures and time intervals.

Investigating DNA methylation (DNAm) in cardiac tissues is vital for epigenetic research in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). During cardiac surgery, biopsies may not be immediately stored due to a lack of human or technical resources at the collection site. Assessing DNAm stability in cardiac samples left in suboptimal conditions is crucial for applying DNAm analysis.

Temporal changes in characteristics, incidence, and mortality in patients undergoing surgical intervention for mitral stenosis.

To examine temporal changes in patient characteristics, the incidence rate of surgical intervention, and the three-year mortality rate for patients undergoing surgical intervention for mitral valve stenosis (MS) from 2001 to 2021 in Denmark. Utilizing Danish nationwide registries, we identified all adult patients undergoing first-time surgical intervention for MS (2001-2021). Temporal changes in the incidence rate of surgical intervention across calendar periods were investigated (2001-2005, 2006-2010, 2011-2015, and 2016-2021).

Incidence and factors associated with mitral valve reoperation in patients undergoing surgery for mitral regurgitation: A nationwide cohort study.

Background: When patients undergo surgery for mitral regurgitation, risk of reoperation is of concern.

Aims: To examine the incidence and factors associated with mitral reoperation following surgery for mitral regurgitation according to type of surgery.

Methods: Patients undergoing first-time surgery for mitral regurgitation, 1996-2021, were identified from nationwide registries.

Bacteremia and infective endocarditis following left-sided heart valve surgery.

Background And Aims: In patients undergoing heart valve surgery, subsequent bacteremia and infective endocarditis are feared events. Data on the incidence and bacterial microbiological etiology following left-sided heart valve surgery are sparse.

Methods: Between 2010-2021, all patients undergoing left-sided valve surgery were identified using Danish nationwide registries.