Publications by authors named "S Ferrarese"
Article Synopsis
- - Left ventricular free-wall rupture (LVFWR) is a serious complication following acute myocardial infarction (AMI), with surgery being the typical treatment, though limited data exists on its effectiveness and safety over time.
- - The study analyzed 35 patients who underwent surgical repair for LVFWR from 1990 to 2019, revealing an in-hospital mortality rate of 28.6% and identifying age over 75, preoperative cardiac arrest, and concurrent ventricular septal rupture as key risk factors for early death.
- - Follow-up showed that among survivors, long-term survival rates were promising, with 82.5% surviving at 3 years and 55.2% at 12 years, suggesting that while the
The incidence of postacute myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture (post-AMI VSR) has decreased over the past two decades. Nevertheless, individuals who suffer from post-AMI VSR continue to represent a subgroup of patients with high morbidity and mortality. The care for these patients is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the most widely available mechanical support device, but its use has been disputed in recent decades. Although several efforts have been made to reduce the associated complication rate, contemporary data on this matter is lacking. The present study aims to evaluate the differences in vascular complications between the sheathless and the sheathed IABP implantation technique in cardiac surgery patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContemporary outcomes of cardiac surgery patients supported by the intra-aortic balloon pump.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg
June 2022
Objectives: Although the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has been the most widely adopted temporary mechanical support device in cardiac surgical patients, its use has declined. The current study aimed to evaluate the occurrence and predictors of early mortality and complication rates in contemporary cardiac surgery patients supported by an IABP.
Methods: A multicentre, retrospective analysis was performed of all consecutive cardiac surgical patients receiving perioperative balloon pump support in 8 centres between January 2010 to December 2019.
Introduction: Paravalvular leak (PVL) is a well-recognized complication after mitral valve replacement (MVR). However, there are only a few studies analyzing leak occurrence and postoperative results after surgical MVR. The aim of this study was to assess the rate and determinants of early mitral PVL and to evaluate the impact on survival.
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