First initiation of mobilization out of bed after cardiac surgery – an observational cross-sectional study in Sweden

Cardiac surgery is associated with a period of postoperative bed rest. Although early mobilization is a vital component of postoperative care, for preventing complications and enhancing physical recovery, ther…  Read More

Different antithrombotic strategies after coronary artery bypass grafting to prevent adverse events: a retrospective analysis

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with antithrombotic therapy in terms of postoperative adverse events; however, it is still unknown whether the early use of such drugs after CABG is safe an…  Read More

Successful open surgical treatment for persistent type II endoleak following thoracic endovascular aortic repair: a case report

The occurrence of type II endoleaks after endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm has gradually gained increasing attention. We present a case of a patient with an expanding aneurysm after thoracic endovascular…  Read More

Application of the radial artery after angiography in patients undergoing total arterial coronary revascularization

There is growing evidence supporting the utilization of the radial artery as a secondary arterial graft in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. However, debates continue over the recovery period of …  Read More

Impact of minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation on systemic inflammatory response – a randomized trial

Extracorporeal circulation causes a systemic inflammatory response, that may cause postoperative haemodynamic instability and end-organ dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the impact of minimal invasi…  Read More

Long-term outcomes following mitral valve replacement in children at heart center Leipzig: a 20-year analysis

Although mitral valve repair is the preferred surgical strategy in children with mitral valve disease, there are cases of irreparable severe dysplastic valves that require mitral valve replacement. The aim of …  Read More