Paravertebral block (PVB) is commonly used for analgesia postoperatively while rarely as anesthesia during surgical stabilization for rib fractures. This study aimed to explore the feasibility and safety of PV… Read More
Month: March 2025
Quality of life and compensatory hyperhidrosis following thoracoscopic sympathectomy: a retrospective cohort study
Palmar hyperhidrosis (PH), characterized by excessive palm sweating, significantly impacts quality of life (QOL) in affected individuals, particularly young adults. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of… Read More
Complete congenital pericardial defect found during S1 + 2 segment excision of the left upper lung by single-aperture thoracoscopy: a case report
Congenital pericardial defect (CPD) is a rare congenital heart malformation with atypical clinical symptoms.
Transit time flow management as a management strategy in high-risk groups undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
We evaluated the surgical outcomes in three groups of individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and on (ONCAB) vs. off-pump (OPCAB) coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). We als… Read More
Global trends and research hotspots in acupuncture treatment for cardiovascular diseases over the past decade: a bibliometric study
This study aims to examine the status and emerging trends of acupuncture treatment for cardiovascular disease (CVD) over the past decade. By conducting a visual analysis of existing literature, it seeks to off… Read More
Clinical management after surgical left atrial appendage exclusion
Surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is an increasingly utilized approach to mitigate the risk of cardioembolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Consensus is lacking regarding optimal … Read More
Research progress and hotspot analysis of type B aortic dissection: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2023
This study aimed to analyze and visualize the research on type B aortic dissection (TBAD) over the past 20 years through bibliometric research. To reveal the development process of TBAD research and the transi… Read More
Effects of different doses of ulinastatin on organ protection of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in rats
Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) can cause systemic inflammatory response (SIR) and ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, potentially exacerbating organ failure. Ulinastatin (UTI) is a frequently employ… Read More
A Giant Aneurysm of Vieussens’ Arterial Ring With Pulmonary Artery Fistula
Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep. 2024 Jun 4;2(4):742-745. doi: 10.1016/j.atssr.2024.05.008. eCollection 2024 Dec.
ABSTRACT
A 79-year-old woman presented with a systolic murmur and dyspnea on exertion. Transthoracic echocardiography and multidetector-row computed tomography revealed a giant aneurysm in an abnormal vessel known as Vieussens’ arterial ring (VAR). A pulmonary artery VAR fistula was also observed. Cardiac catheterization revealed a high pulmonary-to-systemic flow ratio (Qp/Qs = 2.1). We ligated the VAR, resected the aneurysm, and closed the fistula using a bovine pericardial patch. The patient’s postoperative clinical course was uneventful.
PMID:39790610 | PMC:PMC11708151 | DOI:10.1016/j.atssr.2024.05.008
Acquired ventricular septal defect secondary to aortic valve endocarditis
Infective endocarditis remains a deadly disease with a significant mortality rate. While ventricular septal defects (VSDs) have been linked to an increased risk of infective endocarditis, cases of acquired VSD… Read More