Predictive Value of Age, Creatinine, and Ejection Fraction I and II Scores for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Isolated On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.

Objectives: This study evaluated the predictive performance of age, creatinine, and ejection fraction (ACEF) I and II scores for the development of postoperative atrial fibrillation (PoAF) after isolated on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery and compared them with a novel nomogram model developed for PoAF prediction.

Subjects And Methods: This retrospective multicenter study involved 511 patients who underwent isolated on-pump CABG. Their ACEF scores were calculated, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to develop a nomogram model.

Adult-type ALCAPA: missed at preoperative evaluation.

Unlabelled: The Bland-White-Garland syndrome, or Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA) syndrome, is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly often associated with high mortality, if left untreated. We present a case of a 43-year-old female with undiagnosed ALCAPA who initially underwent mitral valve surgery for severe mitral regurgitation, only to require reoperation due to adult-type ALCAPA. Intraoperatively, the discovery of dilated right coronary artery and its branches and absence of the left coronary ostium prompted further investigation, leading to the diagnosis of adult-type ALCAPA.

Unlocking vascular vitality: Exploring the impact of LIMA harvesting technique on endothelial health.

Background: This study investigates the impact of different harvesting techniques on the morphology and endothelial function of the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) grafts in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: Fifty-three patients undergoing elective CABG were randomly assigned to two groups based on the harvesting technique: traditional clipping and nonclipping. Histological analyses revealed that arteries in the nonclipped group exhibited greater dilation and preserved endothelial integrity compared to the control group.

Midterm Outcomes for Funnel-EVAR.

Background: The funnel technique, the hybrid assembly of a thoracic and abdominal aortic endograft, is advantageous for frail patients where efficient oversizing is not possible for infrarenal wide aortic necks over 34 mm. We sought to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the Funnel-endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) technique using 60 mm length thoracic endograft.

Methods: This retrospective study included 22 patients, all frail with high comorbidities, who were operated on with the Funnel technique using the 60 mm Lifetech Ankura thoracic endograft, in 7 urgent and 15 elective cases from January 2018.

Low temperature offers better foam stability.

Background: The foam's structural longevity, linked to the effectiveness of sclerotherapy, depends on preparation conditions. The factors enhancing the treatment's effectiveness and efficacy are still under discussion.

Methods: We conducted an in vitro preclinical research, which included 144 independent trials.

The impact of large proximal aortic neck on endovascular aneurysm repair outcomes.

Background: This study aims to investigate the effect of large proximal aortic neck diameter on post-endovascular aneurysm repair clinical outcomes.

Methods: A total of 180 patients (168 males, 12 females; mean age: 69.9±7.

Combined Endovascular Treatment of Complex Aortic Pathologies.

Aim:  Multisegmented aortic pathologies present challenging issues independent of the treatment chosen. Whether open or endovascular, staged, or simultaneous, every treatment modality has its own pros and cons. We revealed our patients retrospectively with early and midterm results who had simultaneous endovascular thoracic and abdominal aortic repair for thoracic aortic pathologies and infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (iAAA) as a single-center experience.

Carbon Dioxide Guided Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Impaired Renal Function: Propensity Score Matched Study.

Objective: Carbon dioxide (CO) is the preferred contrast agent in patients with impaired renal function and or contrast allergy and, particularly, in patients who require large volumes of contrast for complex endovascular procedures. In this study, the aim was to clarify the possible protective effects of CO guided endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for patients with impaired renal function by propensity score matching.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of the database was performed for 324 patients having EVAR between January 2019 and January 2022.

Comparison of Anterior Mitral Leaflet Repair Techniques with and without the Use of Chordal Replacement in Patients with Degenerative Mitral Valve Insufficiency.

Background: The aim of our study was to compare the outcome of patients who underwent mitral valve anterior leaflet repair with and without chordal replacement for degenerative mitral valve insufficiency.

Methods: This study was conducted at our center between May 2006 and May 2013. The study included 125 patients with degenerative mitral valve insufficiency (64 males, 61 females; mean age 47 years, age range 16-78 years) who underwent mitral valve repair with anterior leaflet procedures.

Risk Factors for Survival following Open Surgical Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A 13-Year Experience.

Background: Surgical treatment of a ruptured abdominal aorta aneurysm (RAAA) continues to present a significant challenge to surgeons. There are some patient factors such as age and gender that cannot be changed, and comorbid conditions can be optimized but not eliminated. The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors affecting high mortality after the surgical repair of an RAAA.

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment in the stent graft era.

Background: We aim to decrease mortality and morbidity by early diagnosis and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) or by using open surgery.

Methods: The patients who had underwent open surgery and EVAR with a diagnosis of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms were evaluated retrospectively. Patients with EVAR were separated as group I and the patients with surgical operations constituted group II.

Glasgow aneurysm score in predicting outcome after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Objective: To assess the ability of Glasgow Aneurysm Score in predicting postoperative mortality for ruptured aortic aneurysm which may assist in decision making regarding the open surgical repair of an individual patient.

Methods: A total of 121 patients diagnosed of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm who underwent open surgery in our hospital between 1999 and 2013 were included. The Glasgow Aneurysm Score for each patient was graded according to the Glasgow Aneurysm Score (Glasgow Aneurysm Score = age in years + 17 for shock + 7 for myocardial disease + 10 for cerebrovascular disease + 14 for renal disease).