Publications by authors named "Philemon Sylvester Gukop"
Introduction: Symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (AS) is associated with asymmetric basal septal hypertrophy (ABSH) in 10% of cases. In this cohort, it has been suggested that rectification of the left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) by concomitant septal myectomy (CSM) can improve the results of aortic valve replacement (AVR).
Objective: This study aims to present the technique of AVR with CSM for severe AS with ABSH and to determine the associated early and late post-operative outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- This report discusses a new defibrillation technique used during heart surgery that combines both internal and external methods to restart the heart.
- The technique involves delivering a 30 Joules shock from an epicardial pad on the heart to a transthoracic pad on the chest wall.
- Results showed that out of 32 patients who experienced ventricular fibrillation during surgery, 29 responded to a single shock, while three needed a second shock, suggesting the method is effective and safe, especially for complex surgeries.