Multiarterial coronary grafting using the radial artery as a second arterial graft: how far does the survival benefit extend?

Objectives: Despite the 10-year results of the Arterial Revascularization Trial, the controversy regarding the survival benefit of multiarterial grafting (MAG) remains. Our goal was to present our long-term survival data in this propensity-matched observational study.

Methods: A primary unmatched population of 4303 patients with first-time isolated coronary artery bypass grafts operated on between 2000 and 2018 were included.

Vascular endothelial cell changes in postcardiac surgery acute kidney injury.

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common complication of cardiac surgery; however, the phenotype of this condition is poorly defined. The aim of this study was to characterize changes in endothelial structure and function that underlie postcardiopulmonary bypass (post-CPB) AKI. Adult pigs ( n = 16) were randomized to undergo the following procedures ( n = 8 per group): group 1: sham operation, neck dissection with 2.

Meta-analysis of sutureless technology versus standard aortic valve replacement and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Objectives: Aortic valve replacement (AVR) using sutureless technology is a feasible alternative in surgical patients. Comparative evidence against established strategies such as conventional AVR and transcatheter AVR is lacking, limiting the assessment of safety and efficacy.

Methods: Medline search for available evidence was undertaken.