Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2023;3(1):CSI-03-1020 | Open Access
Louis Samuels, Cherie Navarro, Lauren Poslock, Suzanne Raws and Alexandra Tuluca
Background: Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation (POAF) is the most common dysrhythmia following open-heart surgery. The mechanisms and risk factors for its development are multi-factorial including mechanical effects from the surgery itself, biochemical alterations, influences from medications, and patient comorbidities among others. In an attempt to better understand and manage the problem, a retrospective review of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) who ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Apr 05, 2023 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2022;3(1):CSI-03-1019 | Open Access
Ohba M, Kitanaka Y, Shimada N and Tanaka M
Background: Right Side Infective Endocarditis (RSIE) is known to occur frequently among injecting drug users and pacemakers, but there are few reports of other causes. In this case, the only underlying disease was uncontrolled atopic dermatitis. In this paper, we reported RSIE, which is thought to be caused by atopic dermatitis, there is no report of tricuspid valve repair using ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Aug 01, 2022 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2022;3(1):CSI-03-1018 | Open Access
Samuels L, Stella A, Raws S and Arce A
Background: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is the most common adult cardiac surgical procedure worldwide. The techniques used to accomplish CABG range from the traditional use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) with Aortic Cross-Clamping (AXC)-TRAD-CAB-to beating heart techniques without CPB (OP-CAB) or with CPB-assistance (PAD-CAB). This study aimed to examine the outcomes of the PAD-CAB procedure in a subset of ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 20, 2022 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2022;3(1):CSI-03-1017 | Open Access
Haddad Rand Ristow AV
A routine postoperative chest-CT scan detected an incidental asymptomatic case of an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) aneurysm. Because of the uncommon incidence of this condition, we share the images to alert about this vascular abnormality.
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CASE REPORT Updated Mar 31, 2022 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2021;2(2):CSI-02-1016 | Open Access
Jinrong Xue, Xiaojuan Wei, Leilei Yang and Hongchao Zhang
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is inevitably associated with some level of activation of the coagulation and inflammation systems. The purpose of this research was to access the Circulating Microvesicles (cMVs) possible association with inflammatory response, coagulopathy in patients with on- and off- pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG). Firstly, microvesicles obtained from the patients’ plasma before (A0/... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Oct 06, 2021 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2021;2(1):CSI-02-1015 | Open Access
Rocco Luciano, Anastasia Arce, Alexandra Tuluca, Benham Bozorgnia, Rafael Bonita, Sahil Banka, Yaser Al Hamshari, Timothy Robbins, Matthew H Mossayebi and Louis Samuels
A 62-year-old man with a prior history of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) presented in cardiogenic shock. A percutaneous left femoral Impella CP® Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) was placed with modest improvement in hemodynamics. The LVAD was upgraded to an open right transaxillary Impella 5.0® with hemodynamic stabilization. Cardiac function was assessed with serial ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated May 13, 2021 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2021;2(1):CSI-02-1014 | Open Access
Nicolato P Chui B and Blakey A
Background: Respiratory failure due to the coronavirus presents a new indication for the use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Recent studies have shown the ability for the coronavirus to aerosolize during plasma leakage from an oxygenator. The primary objective of this study is to determine if the gas exhaust ports of oxygenators supporting COVID positive patients are aerosolizing the coronavirus. ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 03, 2021 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2021;2(1):CSI-02-1013 | Open Access
Mohamed Ashur Sherif, Pasan Witharana, Natalie Farmer and Govind Chetty
Aortic dissection is a cardiac emergency which requires an urgent diagnosis and management. Aortic dissections are divided into type A and type B depending on location, with the former involving the ascending aorta independent of where the tear occurs. Complications of a Type B Aortic Dissection (TBAD) primarily include malperfusion syndromes, which can affect the spinal cord, bowel, kidneys and ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Apr 28, 2021 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2021;2(1):CSI-02-1012 | Open Access
Mohamed A Sherif, Muhaned EL-Gheryani, Soumya Guha, Yama Haqzad and Govind Chetty
1.1. Objectives: We aim to determine whether nurse-led fast track protocol in low-risk cardiac patients is safe and effective in improving extubating time, length of hospital stay, mortality and morbidity.
1.2. Method: A retrospective study on low risk and isolated AVR and CABG patients between 2018 and 2019 in South Yorkshire Cardiothoracic centre. Ethical approval was obtained from the local regulation team. The study ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Apr 28, 2021 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2021;2(1):CSI-02-1011 | Open Access
Trainini Jorge, Beraudo Mario, Wernicke Mario, Trainini Alejandro, Lowenstein Jorge, Bastarrica María Elena and Lowenstein Diego
Objective: The cardiac muscle cannot be anatomically free in the thorax. Therefore, think and analyze that there could be a myocardial support point (leverfulcrum).
Material and methods: They were used: 1) cardiac dissection in ten young (two years old) bovine hearts (800 g to 1000 g); 2) cardiac disection in eight humanhearts: one embryo, 4 g; one 10 years old, 250 g; and six adult, mean ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Mar 11, 2021 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2020;1(2):CSI-01-1010 | Open Access
Louis Samuels, Christian Witzke, Amy Iobst, Marissa Samuels and Sean Janzer
Fibromuscular Dysplasia of the Coronary Arteries (FMD-CAD) is a rare finding and may present with an acute coronary syndrome requiring medical, interventional, procedural and/or surgical interventions. The case described in this report illustrates a case in which the acute presentation required a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. Rare coronary angiographic imaging of the pathology is provided.
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CASE REPORT Updated Dec 17, 2020 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2020;1(2):CSI-01-1009 | Open Access
Vipul Malpani, Mohan Nair, Pritam Kitey, Amitabh Yaduvanshi, Vikas Kataria and Gautam Singal
Rheumatic mitral stenosis is associated with other lesions, but combination of mitral stenosis and tricuspid stenosis is unusual. We are reporting a case of mitral and tricuspid stenosis in a pregnant lady that was successfully treated by sequential balloon valvuloplasty in a single sitting.
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CASE REPORT Updated Jul 04, 2020 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2020;1(2):CSI-01-1008 | Open Access
Young-Nam Roh
Amputation-Free Survival (AFS) as a treatment endpoint does not independently assess the direct benefits of vascular intervention in Critical Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) and has many limitations. Whether in prospective or retrospective study, using AFS as a decisive criterion for evaluating the therapeutic effects is a logical leap and risks erroneous conclusions.
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EDITORIAL Updated Jun 26, 2020 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2020;1(2):CSI-01-1007 | Open Access
Robert L. Elliott and Xian-Peng Jiang
In 2018, Edoardo Bertero et al. published a paper in the Journal of Clinical Investigation entitled Mitochondrial transplantation in humans: "magical" cure or cause for concern? The authors were quite critical and skeptical of the research and therapeutic approach developed by McCully and colleagues to inject healthy mitochondria harvested from normal tissue into an ischemic organ of the subject. ... Read more
MINI REVIEW Updated Jun 05, 2020 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2020;1(2):CSI-01-1006 | Open Access
Chifari R and Schiavella M
Several reports have suggested that the tuber number may contribute to cognitive impairment occurring in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) patients.
As the detection of prognostic factors for cognitive impairment in TSC is particularly important for its high degree of intellectual involvement we aimed to define if cortical tuber number may play a role in cognitive level in mild TSC patients.
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RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 05, 2020 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2020;1(1):CSI-01-1005 | Open Access
Natesh BH, Arun Kumar Ullagaddi, Santhosh Jadhav, Ashalatha B, Ravi Math, Laxshmishetty and Manjunath CN
Atrial myxoma accounts for approximately 50% of all benign cardiac tumors. The majority of myxoma are located in the left atrium and present with variable clinical manifestation. We report a case series of left atrial myxoma, presenting with myocardial infarction and embolization including peripheral arteries. The patients underwent evaluation, coronary angiography and surgery. Cases presenting as ST elevation myocardial infarction could ... Read more
CASE SERIES Updated May 20, 2020 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2020;1(1):CSI-01-1004 | Open Access
Patricia A Nicolato, Betty Chui, Rajiv Malhotra, David Evans, Katherine Rodman, Mohammad Quader, Luke Wolfe, Vigneshwar Kasirajan, Nirvik Pal and Daniel Tang
Background: In the past 4 years, a review of the survival reported in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) database has doubled from a 25-year experience. In our institution, the lack of understanding of appropriate indications for successful Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy prompted program organization to improve utilization and outcomes.
Methods: This is an illustration of a 5-year initiative and ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 04, 2020 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2020;1(1):CSI-01-1003 | Open Access
Panneerselvan N and Jaganathan R
Vascular anomalies are a spectrum of rare diseases classified as vascular tumors or malformation. Arteriovenous malformations
such as capillary and venous make up the majority of vascular malformations; lymphatic malformation are likely to be involved. Vascular anomalies can cause many clinical problems such as disfigurement, chronic pain, recurrent infections, coagulopathies like hemorrhagic and thrombotic, organ dysfunction, and also death ... Read more
LETTER TO EDITOR Updated Mar 04, 2020 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2019;1(1):CSI-01-1002 | Open Access
Hossein Sarmast, Ahmad Takriti and Zahra Sepehrmanesh
Endometriosis usually occurs in the pelvis and the most commonly involved sites are the ovaries, the uterosacral and broad ligaments and the parietal pelvic peritoneum. However, involvement of extra-pelvic organs is not uncommon. Much more uncommon sites for extrapelvic endometriosis are lungs, heart and brain involvement. It has been hypothesized that retrograde menstruations can lead to metastatic peritoneal implantations or ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Aug 07, 2019 PDF
Cardiovasc Surg Int. 2019;1(1):CSI-01-1001 | Open Access
Siani Andrea, Accrocca Federico and Gabrielli Roberto
An 85 year old women present with large retroperitoneal hematoma due to clopidogrel therapy after coronary and carotid stenting. A severe symptomatic femoral nerve compression syndrome and hemorrhagic shock with abdominal compartment syndrome occurred. A decompression laparotomy with packing and 48 hours delayed abdominal closure was carried out with full recovery. At 3 months follow-up an improvement in knee jerk function and paresis ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Aug 02, 2019 PDF