OBJECTIVE: We investigated long-term outcomes of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) repair, with external annuloplasty, according to aorta phenotype. METHODS: Between 2003 and 2020, all patients with BAV operated on for aortic insufficiency (AI) and/or aneurysm were included. Repairs included isolated AI repair with subvalvular with or without sinotubular junction (STJ) (single or double) annuloplasty, supracoronary aorta replacement (with or without hemiroot remodeling), and root remodeling with external subvalvular ring annuloplasty. RESULTS: Among 343 patients operated, reparability rate was 81.3% (n = 279; age 46 ± 13.3 years). At 10 years (median follow-up: 3.42 years; interquartile range, 1.1, 5.8), survival was 93.9% (n = 8 deaths, similar to general population), cumulative incidence of reoperation was 6.2% (n = 10), AI grade >2 was 5.8% (n = 9), and grade >1 was 23.0% (n = 30). BAV repair stabilizing both the annulus and STJ with annuloplasty, compared with nonstabilized STJ repair (single annuloplasty), had lower incidence of reoperation (2.6% vs 22.5%, P = .0018) and AI grade >2 (1.2% vs 23.6%, P < .001) at 9 years. Initial commissural angle <160° was not a risk factor for reoperation, compared with angle ≥160° if symmetrical repair was achieved (2.7% and 4.1%, respectively, at 6 years, P = .85). Multivariable model showed that absence of STJ stabilization (odds ratio, 6.7; 95% confidence interval, 2.1-20, P = .001) increased recurrent AI, but not initial commissural angle <160° (odds ratio, 1.01; 95% confidence interval, 0.39-2.63, P = .98). Commissures adjusted symmetrically led to lower transvalvular gradient, compared with nonsymmetrical repair (8.7 mm Hg vs 10.2 mm Hg, P = .029). CONCLUSIONS: BAV repair, tailored to aorta phenotype, is associated with excellent durable outcomes if both annulus and STJ are reduced and stabilized with external ring annuloplasty. Commissural angle <160° is not associated with reoperation if symmetrical repair is achieved.
- MeSH
- anuloplastika srdeční chlopně * škodlivé účinky mortalita metody MeSH
- aortální aneurysma chirurgie diagnostické zobrazování mortalita MeSH
- aortální chlopeň chirurgie abnormality diagnostické zobrazování patofyziologie MeSH
- aortální insuficience * chirurgie patofyziologie diagnostické zobrazování mortalita MeSH
- bikuspidální aortální chlopeň * chirurgie patofyziologie MeSH
- časové faktory MeSH
- chirurgická náhrada chlopně škodlivé účinky přístrojové vybavení MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- pooperační komplikace etiologie MeSH
- reoperace statistika a číselné údaje MeSH
- retrospektivní studie MeSH
- rizikové faktory MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
OBJECTIVES: Both aortic root remodelling and aortic valve (AV) reimplantation have been used for valve-sparing root replacement in patients with aortic root aneurysm with or without aortic regurgitation. There is no clear evidence to support one technique over the another. This study aimed to compare remodelling with basal ring annuloplasty versus reimplantation on a multicentre level with the use of propensity-score matching. METHODS: This was a retrospective international multicentre study of patients undergoing remodelling or reimplantation between 2010 and 2021. Twenty-three preoperative covariates (including root dimensions and valve characteristics) were used for propensity-score matching. Perioperative outcomes were analysed along with longer-term freedom from AV reoperation/reintervention and other major valve-related events. RESULTS: Throughout the study period, 297 patients underwent remodelling and 281 had reimplantation. Using propensity-score matching, 112 pairs were selected and further compared. We did not find a statistically significant difference in perioperative outcomes between the matched groups. Patients after remodelling had significantly higher reintervention risk than after reimplantation over the median follow-up of 6 years (P = 0.016). The remodelling technique (P = 0.02), need for decalcification (P = 0.03) and degree of immediate postoperative AV regurgitation (P < 0.001) were defined as independent risk factors for later AV reintervention. After exclusion of patients with worse than mild AV regurgitation immediately after repair, both techniques functioned comparably (P = 0.089). CONCLUSIONS: AV reimplantation was associated with better valve function in longer-term postoperatively than remodelling. If optimal immediate repair outcome was achieved, both techniques provided comparable AV function.
- MeSH
- anuloplastika srdeční chlopně metody MeSH
- aortální chlopeň * chirurgie MeSH
- aortální insuficience * chirurgie MeSH
- chirurgická náhrada chlopně metody MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- reoperace statistika a číselné údaje MeSH
- replantace * metody MeSH
- retrospektivní studie MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- tendenční skóre * MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- multicentrická studie MeSH
- srovnávací studie MeSH
Pure aortic regurgitation and dilation of aortic annulus are the most significant risk factors for the failure of pulmonary autograft after the Ross procedure. Aortic annuloplasty has a positive effect on the durability of the autograft. Previously, we described a technique for external annuloplasty with dedicated CORONEO ring. In the present manuscript, we suggest the sizing of annuloplasty based on the diameter of pulmonary autograft annulus.
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- aortální chlopeň diagnostické zobrazování chirurgie MeSH
- aortální insuficience * diagnostické zobrazování chirurgie etiologie MeSH
- aortální stenóza * chirurgie MeSH
- autologní štěp MeSH
- autologní transplantace škodlivé účinky MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- následné studie MeSH
- plicní chlopeň * transplantace MeSH
- reoperace škodlivé účinky MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
Prophylactic left atrial appendage occlusion has been suggested as a means of reducing cardioembolism risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. Its clinical benefits have been discussed together with potential endocrine or hemodynamic adverse effects, with conflicting conclusions. We aimed to provide a thorough overview of the current literature and a recommendation for daily clinical decision-making. A comprehensive Medline search through PubMed was conducted to search for relevant articles, which were further filtered using the title and abstract. Sixty-five articles were selected as relevant to the topic. Concomitant left atrial appendage occlusion during cardiac surgery for other reasons is effective in terms of thromboembolism risk reduction in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation and higher CHA2DS2-VASc scores. Surgical occlusion is safe, and epicardial closure techniques are preferred. Thoracoscopic and transcatheter techniques are also feasible, and the individual treatment choice must be tailored to the patient. The concerns about endocrine imbalance or risk of heart failure after occlusion are not supported by evidence. Current evidence is conflicting with regard to hemodynamic consequences of appendage occlusion.
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- antikoagulancia terapeutické užití MeSH
- cévní mozková příhoda * prevence a kontrola komplikace MeSH
- fibrilace síní * komplikace MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- síňové ouško * chirurgie MeSH
- tromboembolie * prevence a kontrola chemicky indukované MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- přehledy MeSH
Srdeční myxomy jsou nejčastější primární nádory srdce. Kazuistika popisuje případ 46letého muže, který byl vyšetřován pro progredující únavu, námahovou dušnost a subfebrilie s elevací známek zánětu. Echokardiografické vyšetření prokázalo přítomnost tumoru v oblasti levé síně. Pacient podstoupil exstirpaci tumoru, histologicky byl potvrzen srdeční myxom.
Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary tumour of the heart. We present a case of a 46-year-old man with a 3-month history of progressive fatigue, exertional dyspnoea, fever, and elevated inflammatory markers. Echocardiography revealed left atrial tumour. The patient underwent successful surgical resection of the tumour; the histological study of the mass confirmed the diagnosis of myxoma.
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- diferenciální diagnóza MeSH
- echokardiografie metody MeSH
- horečka neznámého původu * diagnóza etiologie MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- myxom * chirurgie diagnostické zobrazování diagnóza komplikace patologie MeSH
- nádory srdce diagnóza klasifikace MeSH
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- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- kazuistiky MeSH
Aortic stenosis in patients with previous valve-sparing root replacement represents a challenge, given the substantial morbidity and mortality rates in case of reoperation. Here, we present the case of a patient with late severe aortic stenosis 12 years after valve-sparing aortic root replacement. He was successfully treated by transapical aortic valve implantation. External ring annuloplasty, by reducing the native annuloaortic ectasia, allows transcatheter aortic valve replacement in case of stenotic deterioration of the native valve after valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
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- aortální chlopeň chirurgie MeSH
- aortální insuficience * chirurgie MeSH
- aortální stenóza * chirurgie MeSH
- chirurgická náhrada chlopně * MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- srdeční chlopně umělé * MeSH
- transkatetrální implantace aortální chlopně * MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
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- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- kazuistiky MeSH
BACKGROUND: Invasive double-valve endocarditis with structural damage (abscess or perforation) of the aorto-mitral curtain is a relatively rare but fatal diagnosis requiring complex surgical reconstruction. This study presents the short-term and mid-term outcomes from a single center. METHODS: From 2014 to 2021, 20 patients with double-valve endocarditis with structural damage of the aorto-mitral curtain underwent surgical reconstruction (Hemi-Commando procedure n = 16 and Commando procedure n = 4). Data were obtained retrospectively. RESULTS: In 13 cases, the procedure was a reoperation. The mean cardiopulmonary bypass time was 239 ± 47 min and the mean cross-clamp time was 186 ± 32 min. Concomitant procedures were tricuspid valve repair in two, coronary revascularization in one, closure of a ventricular septal defect in one and hemiarch (using circulatory arrest) in one patient. Eleven patients (55%) required surgical revision for bleeding. Thirty-day mortality was 30% (6 patients)-3 patients from the Hemi-Commando group (19%) and 3 patients from the Commando group (75%). Overall survival at 1, 3 and 5 years was 60%, 50% and 45% respectively. Reoperation was required by 4 patients. Freedom from reoperation at 1, 3 and 5 years was 86%, 71% and 71% respectively. CONCLUSION: Despite the high postoperative morbidity and mortality, complex surgical reconstruction of the aorto-mitral continuity of patients with double-valve endocarditis represents the only real chance for survival. Mid-term outcomes are acceptable, but strict follow-up is required due to the risk of valve failure.
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- časopisecké články MeSH
Reconstructive surgery for mitral regurgitation was initiated already in the early 1970s. A systematic assessment of a regurgitant mitral valve and a comprehensive portfolio of surgical interventions have been valuable contributions by A. Carpentier. Crucial elements are annular remodelling by means of an annuloplasty ring, unrestricted mobility of the valve leaflets, and creation of a large zone of coaptation. These principles have been shown to be consistently valid and mitral repair is nowadays performed extensively with excellent results. Over the years, some additional refinements in the surgical technique have been introduced and, currently, mitral repair can also be performed through a minimally invasive approach or robotically.
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- MeSH
- anuloplastika mitrální chlopně metody MeSH
- kardiochirurgické výkony metody MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mitrální insuficience * chirurgie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- přehledy MeSH
