At present, most biological valves used for clinical application are created using glutaraldehyde (GLUT) cross-linked animal pericardia or aortic...

BACKGROUND: Pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta is a rare but potentially fatal complication post cardiac surgery, often linked to...

BACKGROUND: Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) is a rare connective tissue disorder associated with aortic aneurysms and increased surgical complications. Recognizing...

CONCLUSION: BP is a durable and individually adaptable biomaterial with expanding applications in general surgery. Its favourable handling characteristics...

Aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is the most common anomaly of the aortic arch and is usually asymptomatic. In...

The increasing number of younger patients requiring cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) necessitates not only survival but also a...