Nov 2, 2022 · Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is recommended over open surgery in patients without MFS, LDS, or vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome who have descending TAA meeting criteria for intervention and suitable anatomy; consideration for alternative vascular access is recommended for patients with smaller or diseased access vessels.

Mar 9, 2023 · The following are key points to remember from the joint 2022 European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Guidelines for the Prevention of Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Thoracic Surgery: VTE is a potentially fatal but preventable postoperative complication.

Aug 30, 2020 · Authors: Hindricks G, Potpara T, Dagres N, et. al. Citation: 2020 ESC Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation Developed in Collaboration With the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS): The Task Force for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Developed …

Jun 22, 2017 · The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Consensus Guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations addressing the perioperative management of patients with infective endocarditis (IE), including when to operate, how to prepare the patient for operation, and how to operate. The following are key points to remember: IE team.

Jan 30, 2015 · Clinical Topics: Arrhythmias and Clinical EP, Cardiac Surgery, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Invasive Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention, Noninvasive Imaging, Prevention, Atherosclerotic Disease (CAD/PAD), Aortic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery and Arrhythmias, Cardiac Surgery and Heart Failure, Cardiac Surgery and SIHD, Heart Failure and …

Nov 2, 2022 · In addition, the guideline updates the definition for rapid aneurysm growth rate: surgery is recommended for individuals with aneurysms of aortic root and ascending thoracic aorta with a confirmed growth rate of ≥0.3 cm per year across two consecutive years or ≥0.5 cm in one year. Rapid aortic growth is a risk factor for rupture.

Aug 25, 2023 · Patients undergoing noncardiac thoracic surgery were randomized to receive colchicine 0.5 mg twice daily (n = 1,608) or matching placebo (n = 1,601). Study drug was first administered within 4 hours preoperatively for a total duration of 10 days. Daily cardiac troponin was collected on postoperative days 1 to 3.

Nov 2, 2022 · This threshold is even lower in specific scenarios among patients with heritable thoracic aortic aneurysms. Additionally, in patients who are significantly smaller or taller than average, the guideline recommends that surgical thresholds "may incorporate indexing of the aortic root or ascending aortic diameter to either patient body surface ...

Jan 8, 2025 · The mean age was 70.5 years, with 39.9% women, median Society of Thoracic Surgeons Predicted Risk of Mortality (STS-PROM) score 2%, mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 43%, and median effective regurgitant orifice area 0.22 cm 2. TEER was found to be noninferior in the primary composite endpoint, which included all deaths, HF ...

Sep 3, 2024 · The same is true for a type A penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (surgery) and complicated type B penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (endovascular treatment). CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the thoracic aorta initially, with discrepancy between CT/MRI and echocardiogram, and when the aortic diameter exceeds 45 mm (Class I, Level C).