Does the anthropometric profile influence infection morbidity after coronary artery bypass grafting?

Background: Infection after cardiovascular surgery is multifactorial. We sought to determine whether the anthropometric profile influences the occurrence of infection after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: Between January 2011 and June 2016, 1777 consecutive adult patients were submitted to isolated coronary artery bypass grafting.

Penetrated inferior vena cava filter retrieved by open surgery with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.

Background And Aim: Complications of inferior vena cava filters are relatively common, and they vary according to different filter types and designs. We aim to present a case of penetrated inferior vena cava filter into the liver.

Methods: Case report.

Experience of treatment of prosthetic valve endocarditis: a retrospective single-center cross-sectional study.

Background: The aim of this study was to describe the experience of treatment of early prosthetic valve endocarditis at a heart center.

Design And Setting: Retrospective single-center study on data collected from electronic medical records covering the period from January 2009 to December 2015.

Methods: Over the study period, 1,557 consecutive valve operations were performed on adult patients.

Reliability analysis of the heart autonomic control parameters during hemodialysis sessions.

The study of heart autonomic control (HAC) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing dialysis treatment has been carried out, however, there are no studies reporting the reliability of measurements of HAC parameters involving the mentioned samples and conditions. The reliability of many HAC parameters was evaluated from patients with CKD during two sessions of hemodialysis. The successive R-R intervals were recorded during two sessions of hemodialysis from 14 CKD patients that were undergoing dialysis for at least 6 months and with no history of recurrent hypotensive events.

New Braile Inovare transcatheter aortic prosthesis: clinical results and follow-up.

Aims: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation has emerged as an alternative to conventional aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients. Diverse prostheses are currently under investigation. The aim of this study was the clinical, safety and efficacy assessment of Braile Inovare Transcatheter Aortic Prosthesis usage.

Ventricular assist device implantation with CentriMag VAS® for biventricular mechanical support.

Despite recent advances in acute heart failure treatment, actual results remain limited in refractory cardiogenic shock. Temporary ventricular assist devices have emerged as an alternative in this serious and challenging medical. The purpose of this communication is to present a case of refractory cardiogenic shock, underwent temporary left ventricular assistance device implantation, progressing to right ventricular failure and conversion to biventricular support.

Transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation: a selection change?

Objective: Aortic valve replacement for bioprosthesis dysfunction is a procedure involving considerable risk. In some cases, mortality is high and may contraindicate the procedure. Minimally invasive transcatheter aortic "valve-in-valve" implant appears to be an alternative, reducing morbidity and mortality.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: results of the current development and implantation of a new Brazilian prosthesis.

Objective: Aortic valve replacement is a routine procedure with acceptable risk, but in some cases, such risk can justify contraindication. Minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implantation has emerged as an alternative, with lower morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was clinical, safety and efficacy assessment.