Stone heart syndrome after prolonged cardioplegia induced cardiac arrest in open-heart surgery - a pilot study on pigs.

Objectives: To investigate Stone Heart Syndrome (SHS) as consequence of prolonged ischemic arrest in an experimental study on pigs in regards to onset of SHS and pathological changes. Outcomes defined as aortic cross clamp (ACC) time until onset of SHS and cellular changes characterized by SHS.

Methods: Eight pigs were included to undergo normothermic cardioplegia induced cardiac arrest ranging from 80 to 240 minutes of ACC.

[The post-thrombotic syndrome and its endovascular treatment].

Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a complication after deep venous thrombosis, causing considerable disability in affected patients. In this review, we present the aetiology, pathophysiology, risk factors and diagnosis of PTS and discuss different treatments with a special focus on endovascular treatment for iliac vein obstruction, which is documented as a safe, effective and durable treatment for severe PTS. Although treatment of PTS in Denmark currently only is based on conservative strategy, we would like to encourage, that endovascular treatment should be considered as a treatment option in these patients.