Should patients with asymptomatic significant carotid stenosis undergo simultaneous carotid and cardiac surgery?

A best evidence topic in cardiovascular surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether patients with severe asymptomatic carotid and coronary artery diseases should undergo simultaneous carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). A total of 624 papers were found using the reported search, of which 20 represent the best evidence to answer the clinical question.

Should patients with asymptomatic severe mitral regurgitation with good left ventricular function undergo surgical repair?

A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was, 'Does severe asymptomatic mitral regurgitation (MR) require surgery or is watch and wait the optimal strategy?'. Over 103 papers were found using the reported search, and 10 represented the best evidence to answer this clinical question.