Publications by authors named "Nina Verghis"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed outcomes of the aortomitral continuity reconstruction (AMC) during simultaneous aortic and mitral valve replacement surgeries, known as the "Commando" procedure, over a 12-year period.
- Among 331 patients who had double-valve replacements, 21 (6.3%) underwent the Commando procedure, which was associated with higher rates of previous surgeries, emergency procedures, and increased short-term complications, including higher operative mortality.
- Despite the short-term challenges seen in the Commando group, the long-term survival rates were similar to those of patients who had standard aortic and mitral valve replacements, suggesting the AMC reconstruction may be just as durable over time.
Chemodectomas are tumors derived from parasympathetic nonchromaffin cells and are often found in the aortic and carotid bodies. They are generally benign but can cause mass-effect symptoms and have local or distant spread. Surgical excision has been the main curative treatment strategy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIs cardiopulmonary bypass standby still required for laser lead extractions?
J Cardiothorac Surg
September 2022
Objective: Over the last two decades there has been an increase in the number of cardiac implantable electronic devices and consequently, there has also been an increased need for lead extractions. Fibrotic attachments develop between the lead and the venous and cardiac structures that may require the use of a laser to mobilize the lead. Cardiothoracic surgeons (CTS) have traditionally provided backup for surgical emergencies for these extractions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The optimal timing of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with ST elevated acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) is unclear. The purpose of the study is to evaluate and compare the outcomes in STEMI patients who underwent CABG within the various time intervals within the first 7 days of either emergent or urgent hospital admission.
Methods: Patients aged 30 years old and older diagnosed with STEMI who underwent CABG within first 7 days after non-elective hospital admission were selected from the National Inpatient Sample 2010-2014 using the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes.
Early and intermediate outcomes for surgical management of infective endocarditis.
J Cardiothorac Surg
December 2019
Objective: The treatment of active infective endocarditis (IE) presents a clinical dilemma with uncertain outcomes. This study sets out to determine the early and intermediate outcomes of patients treated surgically for active IE at an academic medical center.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted to identify patients who underwent surgical intervention for IE at our institution from July 1st, 2011 to June 30th, 2018.