The anterior approach to lymph node station 7.

We describe a novel video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) anterior approach to lymph node station 7 after VATS left lower lobectomy.

Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement in high risk patient groups.

Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (AVR) aims to preserve the sternal integrity and improve postoperative outcomes. In low risk patients, this technique can be achieved with comparable mortality to the conventional approach and there is evidence of possible reduction in intensive care and hospital length of stay, transfusion requirement, renal dysfunction, improved respiratory function and increased patient satisfaction. In this review, we aim to asses if these benefits can be transferred to the high risk patient groups.

Anomalous Left Coronary From the Pulmonary Artery Presenting as Ventricular Fibrillation After Persistent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation.

An anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is rarely associated with persistent ductus arteriosus (PDA). A large PDA can maintain perfusion in the left coronary artery, delaying presentation. Assessing the origin of the coronary arteries before PDA ligation is difficult, often being performed in very small or even preterm babies.

Clinical Predictors of Pacemaker Implantation in Patients with Syncope Receiving Implantable Loop Recorder with or without ECG Conduction Abnormalities.

Background: Implantable loop recorders (ILR) allow prolonged cardiac rhythm monitoring and improved diagnostic yield in syncope patients. Predictive factors for pacemaker (PM) implantation in the ILR population with unexplained syncope have not been adequately investigated. In this single center, retrospective, observational study we investigated factors that predict PM implantation in this population.

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators in octogenarians: clinical outcomes from a single center.

Aims: Limited data exist on outcomes in very elderly ICD recipients. We describe outcomes in new ICD and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy with Defibrillator (CRT-D) implants in octogenarians at our institution.

Methods: Patients aged 80 years and above who underwent de novo ICD or CRT-D implantation from January 2006 to July 2012 were identified.