Alisson Parrilha Toschi, Rodolfo F Gomes, Renato B Pope, Mateus B Bueno, Cézar Suchard, Isaias Cidral, Robinson Poffo
{"title":"Left Anterior Minithoracotomy for Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Adults.","authors":"Alisson Parrilha Toschi, Rodolfo F Gomes, Renato B Pope, Mateus B Bueno, Cézar Suchard, Isaias Cidral, Robinson Poffo","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0324","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surgical interventions on the pulmonary valve in adults have been increasing over the years, as patients with congenital heart diseases are experiencing extended lifespans. Reoperations involving multiple sternotomies exhibit elevated morbidity and mortality rates. With nearly two decades of experience in minimally invasive video-assisted mitral valve surgery, we have chosen the left anterior minithoracotomy approach for addressing the pulmonary valve and right ventricular outflow tract in adult patients. The technique demonstrates safety based on initial outcomes, minimizing potential complications from multiple cardiac reapproaches. Our series of five patients demonstrated an absence of postoperative complications or mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"e20230324 e20230324","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11495225/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142549279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DO₂/VCO₂ Ratio Improvement on Cardiopulmonary Bypass During Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair.","authors":"Ignazio Condello, Giuseppe Speziale","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0464","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0464","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"e20230464 e20230464","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11488388/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Life & Advice from the Giants in Cardiac Surgery: Giving & Receiving; Leading & Following.","authors":"Teresa M Kieser","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2024-0995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2024-0995","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"e20240995 e20240995","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11488387/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
André Luppi, Agnes Afrodite S Albuquerque, Marelaine Prandi, Jessyca M Barbosa, Maria Cecília Jordani, Suely Fazio Ferraciolli, Sergio Wechsler, Paulo Roberto B Evora
{"title":"Methylene Blue and Blood Transfusion in Hemorrhagic Shock Resuscitation: An Experimental Porcine Study.","authors":"André Luppi, Agnes Afrodite S Albuquerque, Marelaine Prandi, Jessyca M Barbosa, Maria Cecília Jordani, Suely Fazio Ferraciolli, Sergio Wechsler, Paulo Roberto B Evora","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0480","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hemorrhagic shock requires immediate treatment to prevent mortality and organ dysfunction. This study evaluates the efficacy of methylene blue (MB) with blood transfusion (BT) as a potential rescue therapy in acute severe bleeding in pigs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty animals were randomly assigned to one of six groups following the induction of fixed-pressure hemorrhagic shock, after reaching a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 55 mmHg - Group 1 (60 BT: BT after 60 minutes), Group 2 (60 MB: MB infusion after 60 minutes), Group 3 (60 MB + BT: MB and BT after 60 minutes), Group 4 (15 MB + BT: MB and BT after 15 minutes), Group 5 (15 BT + 60 MB: BT after 15 minutes and MB infusion after 60 minutes), and Group 6 (15 MB + 60 BT: MB infusion after 15 minutes and BT after 60 minutes). Hemodynamic and blood gas parameters were meticulously recorded, reversal of the shock was considered when MAP reached 90% of the baseline MAP.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Except for Group 2, all groups reverted from the shock. However, groups that received MB in combination with BT, specifically Groups 3 and 4, exhibited statistically significant higher ratios of maximum MAP to baseline MAP.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Using MB concomitant with BT allowed the reversal of hemorrhagic shock with higher median arterial pressure levels compared to BT alone or applying MB separately from BT. This suggests that simultaneous application of MB and BT could be a more effective strategy for reversing the effects of severe acute bleeding.</p>","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"e20230480 e20230480","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11488389/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ishaq J Wadiwala, Pankaj Garg, Wesley L Allen, Si M Pham, Mathew Thomas
{"title":"Resolution of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome-Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.","authors":"Ishaq J Wadiwala, Pankaj Garg, Wesley L Allen, Si M Pham, Mathew Thomas","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0117","DOIUrl":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTCM) can occur in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and a few cases in literature were reported to be associated with hemodynamic instability. All these patients were managed with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO).Case presentation: We present two patients with ARDS-induced TTCM who were managed successfully with venovenous ECMO (VV-ECMO).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ventricular function in both patients fully recovered three days after ECMO initiation, and they were subsequently weaned from ECMO once pulmonary function improved.</p>","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"e20230117 e20230117","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11497616/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carlos Alexandre Curylofo Corsi, Maria Cecília Jordani, Jéssyca Michelon-Barbosa, Vinicius Flora Dugaich, Fabiola Mestriner, Cláudia Tarcila Gomes Sares, Rodolfo Borges Dos Reis, Paulo Roberto Evora, Mauricio Serra Ribeiro, Christiane Becari
{"title":"Role of Preservation Solution in Human Aneurysmatic Aorta Harvest and Transport: A Comparative Analysis of Different Solutions for Tissue Injury Protection.","authors":"Carlos Alexandre Curylofo Corsi, Maria Cecília Jordani, Jéssyca Michelon-Barbosa, Vinicius Flora Dugaich, Fabiola Mestriner, Cláudia Tarcila Gomes Sares, Rodolfo Borges Dos Reis, Paulo Roberto Evora, Mauricio Serra Ribeiro, Christiane Becari","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0434","DOIUrl":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0434","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Human aortic tissues in vitro are tools to clarify the pathophysiological mechanisms of the cardiovascular system, cell culture, and transplants. Therefore, this study aims to analyze and compare the preservation of human aneurysmatic aortic tissues in three different solutions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Six human abdominal aortic aneurysms were obtained from patients after surgical ablation. The aorta samples were incubated in different solutions - 0.9% normal physiological saline solution, Ringer's lactate solution, and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution (Custodiol®). Segments were collected at 0, 6, 24, and 48 hours. Creatine kinase and nitrate/nitrite were quantified for each incubation time. The tissue's alpha-smooth muscle actin was analyzed by immunofluorescence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significant increase in creatine kinase formation in the normal saline group at 0 and 48 hours and in the Ringer's lactate group at 0 and 48 hours (P=0.018 and P=0.028). The lower levels of creatine kinase and nitrate/nitrite and the aortic tissues' morphological integrity show that histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate has better tissue protection. These data suggest that histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate induces a protective effect on smooth muscle cells, with less tissue depletion in the aortic aneurysm.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study compared three preservation solutions with the potential for human abdominal aortic aneurysm tissue preservation. The histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution reduced tissue injury and improved tissue preservation in human abdominal aortic aneurysm tissue samples.</p>","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"e20230434 e20230434","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11488392/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Early Mortality in Cardiac Surgery - Is Lactate Significant?","authors":"Mohammad Zeeshan Hakim, Vivek Tewarson, Sarvesh Kumar, Kumar Rahul, Rati Prabha, Sushil Kumar Singh","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0245","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0245","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Serum lactate is a consequence of tissue hypoperfusion and has been used routinely for patient management following cardiac surgery. This study aims to determine the association of lactate with early mortality and postoperative morbidity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a prospective cohort study carried out in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, King George's Medical University (India), from January 2020 to December 2022. A total of 270 patients were included in this study. Serum lactate levels were measured preoperatively, intraoperatively on-pump, coming off-pump, and at six, 12, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Early mortality was noted in 17 cases (6.3%). While both lactate and lactate clearance correlated with duration of mechanical ventilation, vasopressor duration, and intensive care unit and hospital stay, correlation with early mortality was noted only with lactate at 24 hours. Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that lactate levels at preoperative period (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 4.76 [1.67-13.59], P=0.004) and at 24 hours after bypass (OR 1.21 [1.00-1.47], P=0.046) and vasopressor duration (OR 1.11 [1.04-1.19], P=0.002) are independent predictors of mortality. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that arterial lactate on-pump, off-pump, and at six, 12, and 24 hours after surgery had significant area under the curve for predicting mortality.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Arterial lactate and lactate clearance show good correlation with duration of mechanical ventilation, vasopressor support, and intensive care unit and hospital stay and can serve as a good indicator to guide therapeutic decisions in postoperative period. However, it fails to be a sensitive predictor of mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"e20230245 e20230245","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11488391/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carlos Gallego-Navarro, Omar Latif, Sorin V Pislaru, Lawrence J Sinak, Kevin L Greason, John M Stulak, Arman Arghami
{"title":"Right Ventricular Perforation by Fractured Sternal Wires: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Carlos Gallego-Navarro, Omar Latif, Sorin V Pislaru, Lawrence J Sinak, Kevin L Greason, John M Stulak, Arman Arghami","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0461","DOIUrl":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0461","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Migration of a fragmented sternal wire is an unusual and rare phenomenon following cardiovascular surgery. It can present with variable clinical presentations, ranging from incidental findings to hemodynamic instability. Here, we described two cases of fragmented sternal wire migration to the right ventricle.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective review of the clinical course of two patients presenting with a fragmented sternal wire embedded in the right ventricle after sternotomy for cardiovascular surgery. We also conducted a literature review to identify similar cases, compared them based on reported clinical variables, and discussed the role of diagnostic imaging and management.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We identified 13 patients (11 from the literature), of which 85% were men, and the median age was 64 years; 46% presented with hemorrhagic shock, another 46% had other cardiovascular symptoms, and 8% were asymptomatic. The presentation was bimodal, 54% presented within three weeks of the original sternotomy, while 46% had sternotomy more than a year before. Sternal dehiscence/instability was observed in 61% of cases. Computed tomography scan was the most common diagnostic modality (54%). Two patients did not undergo surgery, and two others died after surgery, while others had a successful surgical repair.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Migration of a fragmented sternal wire is a phenomenon presented on a dehisced and unstable sternum that can occur days or years after sternotomy. These findings and the associated cardiac injury can be easily missed on computed tomography scan reporting if one is not looking for it. After diagnosis, treatment should be individualized according to the patient's needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"e20230461 e20230461","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11488393/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kevin R An, Lamia Harik, Talal Alzghari, Roberto Perezgrovas-Olaria, Giovanni Jr Soletti, Arnaldo Dimagli, Gianmarco Cancelli, Mario F L Gaudino, Sharif H Ellozy, Christopher Lau
{"title":"Bypass and Ligation of Right Subclavian Artery Aneurysm in a Patient with Marfan's Syndrome via Reoperative Partial Upper Median Sternotomy.","authors":"Kevin R An, Lamia Harik, Talal Alzghari, Roberto Perezgrovas-Olaria, Giovanni Jr Soletti, Arnaldo Dimagli, Gianmarco Cancelli, Mario F L Gaudino, Sharif H Ellozy, Christopher Lau","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Subclavian artery aneurysms are rare and can result in thromboembolism or rupture. We present the case of a 41-year-old man with a history of Marfan's syndrome and multiple previous operations, who presented with an enlarging asymptomatic 5.2 cm right subclavian artery aneurysm and was successfully treated with a hybrid surgical operation.</p>","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"e20230300 e20230300","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11488390/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COAPT Trial at 5 Years: Same Doubts Remain About the Efficacy of Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge in Functional Mitral Regurgitation.","authors":"Ovidio A García-Villarreal, Du Chunming","doi":"10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0360","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0360","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72457,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery","volume":"39 4","pages":"e20230360"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11484088/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}