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Scientific news in cardiac surgery: recent studies, summarised and referenced for operating room teams. Content intended for healthcare professionals.

Mitral valve repair: how to secure the dissection of severe adhesions?

Dense intrapericardial adhesions represent a critical obstacle in cardiac surgery, exacerbating the risk of cardiac injury and difficulties during placement.

Apr 12, 2026

Octogenarians: Robotic Mitral Valve Repair Reduces Hospital Stay Duration

With the rising prevalence of degenerative mitral regurgitation in patients over 80, the choice of surgical approach becomes crucial. While repair...

Apr 10, 2026

Anomalous coronary arteries: unroofing ensures 100% survival at 4 years

Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is the second leading cause of sudden death in young athletes. While anomalous right coronary artery (AAORCA) is st...

Apr 6, 2026

Fungal prosthetic valve endocarditis: cure without reintervention

Fungal prosthetic valve endocarditis remains a rare but highly lethal complication, particularly in the immediate aftermath of major cardiac surgery.

Apr 3, 2026

Should iatrogenic ASD be closed after TMVR? Real-world evidence

Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) requires a large-bore transseptal puncture (24 to 35 F), systematically creating an iatrogenic atrial septal defect.

Apr 3, 2026

Mitral valve repair: total suppression of extrasystoles immediately post-surgery

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) affects 2 to 3% of the population and, although often benign, can be associated with severe mitral regurgitation (MR) and ventricular arrhythmias. Discover the clinical implications and management strategies for these patients.

Apr 1, 2026

Mitral Valve Repair: Ring Type Does Not Impact Postoperative AF

Mitral valve repair has become the gold standard strategy for treating degenerative mitral regurgitation, with annuloplasty playing a pivotal role in annular stabilisation.

Mar 31, 2026

Mitral valve repair: resection or neochords for long-term durability?

Degenerative mitral valve prolapse represents one of the primary current surgical indications. While valve repair systematically supersedes replacement...

Mar 28, 2026

Mitral Clip under Impella 5.5: treating inoperable cardiogenic shock

Severe mitral regurgitation complicating acute coronary syndrome is a medical emergency, often triggering cardiogenic shock with a poor prognosis. While volume...

Mar 27, 2026

Mitral TEER: 83% excess mortality among Black patients in the United States

The rapid rise of Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) has transformed mitral regurgitation management, offering an increasingly preferred percutaneous alternative.

Mar 27, 2026

MTEER: increased costs and complications in Hispanic patients

The expansion of structural interventions in the United States highlights the need to evaluate clinical outcomes across demographic profiles. This retrospective study, based...

Mar 27, 2026

TMVR: Renal and Vascular Complications at the Heart of Mortality Risk

Transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) has emerged as a less invasive alternative to conventional surgery for treating mitral regurgitation, particu...

Mar 27, 2026

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