Interplay between disorder and topology in Thouless pumping on a superconducting quantum processor.

Topological phases are robust against weak perturbations, but break down when disorder becomes sufficiently strong. However, moderate disorder can also induce topologically nontrivial phases. Thouless pumping, as a (1+1)D counterpart of the integer quantum Hall effect, is one of the simplest manifestations of topology.

Redo totally endoscopic, robotic-assisted correction of previously failed approximation of papillary muscles.

We present the case of a failed papillary muscle approximation successfully treated using a totally endoscopic, robotic-assisted approach.

Gender Differences in 381 Patients Undergoing Isolated Mitral Regurgitation Repair.

Objective:  This study aimed to compare the gender differences in isolated mitral regurgitation (MR) repair.

Methods:  Of 381 adults aged 54.8 ± 12.

Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to less intervention for severe aortic stenosis.

To investigate the association between area deprivation index (ADI) and aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS). Patients aged 40-95 years with severe AS confirmed by echocardiography were included. The 9-digit zip code of patient residence address was used to identify the ADI ranking, based on which patients were divided into 5 groups (with Group E being most deprived).

Totally endoscopic, robotic-assisted tricuspid valve repair and biatrial CryoMAZE.

We describe in detail our technique for totally endoscopic, robotic-assisted tricuspid valve repair for iatrogenic tricuspid regurgitation and biatrial cryoMAZE.

Acute type A aortic dissection in adolescents and young adults under 30 years of age: demographics, aetiology and postoperative outcomes of 139 cases.

Objectives: The prevalence and aetiology of acute aortic dissection type A (AADA) in patients ≤30 years is unknown. The aims of this clinical study were to determine the prevalence and potential aetiology of AADA in surgically treated patients ≤30 years and to evaluate the respective postoperative outcomes in this selective group of patients in a large multicentre study.

Methods: Retrospective data collection was performed at 16 participating international aortic institutions.

Repair of coronary artery ostium with a ring-shaped bovine pericardial patch.

As an approach to coronary artery ostial injury in type A aortic dissection and infective endocarditis, we describe a technique of coronary ostial repair using a ring-shaped bovine pericardial patch. The inner and outer rims of the patch were sutured to the involved coronary ostium (to close the ostial tear) and to the aortic wall (to cover the sinus), respectively. Four patients were successfully managed and computed tomographic coronary arteriogram at follow-up showed patent coronary ostia and arteries.

Impact of Persistent Poor Sleep Quality on Post-Stroke Anxiety and Depression: A National Prospective Clinical Registry Study.

Purpose: The impact of poor sleep quality after stroke, especially persistent poor sleep quality, on poststroke anxiety and depression is unclear. We seek to investigate the impact of baseline and persistent poor sleep quality on short-term poststroke anxiety and depression.

Patients And Methods: Data were analyzed for 1619 patients with acute ischemic stroke from the Impairment of Cognition and Sleep after Acute Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack in Chinese Patients study (ICONS).

Does preoperative dual antiplatelet therapy affect bleeding and mortality after total arch repair for acute type A dissection?

Objectives: Data are scarce and mixed regarding the impact of preoperative dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) on the surgical outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD). We seek to evaluate the impact of DAPT on bleeding-related events and early- and mid-term mortality after total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk in such patients.

Methods: This study comprised 48 ATAAD patients on preoperative DAPT and 418 without DAPT (the whole series, i.

Is obstructive sleep apnoea associated with hypoxaemia and prolonged ICU stay after type A aortic dissection repair? A retrospective study in Chinese population.

Background: Although obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is prevalent among patients with aortic dissection, its prognostic impact is not yet determined in patients undergoing major vascular surgery. We aimed to investigate the association of OSA with hypoxaemia and with prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay after type A aortic dissection (TAAD) repair.

Methods: This retrospective study continuously enrolled 83 patients who underwent TAAD repair from January 1 to December 31, 2018.

Effects of Decompressive Cervical Surgery on Blood Pressure in Cervical Spondylosis Patients With Hypertension: A Time Series Cohort Study.

Background: The blood pressure of cervical spondylosis (CS) patients with hypertension often returns to normal after decompressive cervical surgery (DCS). However, the effect of DCS on the blood pressure of patients with CS has not been rigorously studied.

Methods: We recruited 50 consecutive CS patients with hypertension from 2014-2017 and investigated the changes in blood pressure after DCS using a time series design.

Identification of Blood miR-216a, miR-377 and Their Target Genes ANGPTL4, GAP-43 and Serum of PPARG as Biomarkers for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of Type 2 Diabetes.

Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most common and complex chronic complications of diabetes, but it is clinically lacking effective means for early diagnosis and early treatment. MicroRNA, in the occurrence and development of the disease, has an important regulatory role. Its role in diabetes has been reported more.

Impact of Sleep Duration on Depression and Anxiety After Acute Ischemic Stroke.

Abnormal sleep duration predicts depression and anxiety. We seek to evaluate the impact of sleep duration before stroke on the occurrence of depression and anxiety at 3 months after acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Nationally representative samples from the Third China National Stroke Registry were used to examine cognition and sleep impairment after AIS (CNSR-III-ICONS).

New Proximal Anastomosis Technique for Calcified Ascending Aorta in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

To deal with calcified ascending aorta during coronary artery bypass grafting, we describe an alternative technique to create a clampless proximal anastomosis using a Foley catheter and polypropylene suture. In 30 patients, the number of distal anastomoses averaged 3.1 ± 0.