1.1 Purpose The last decade has substantially broadened treatment options for patients with
thoracic aortic pathology involving the aortic arch. Traditionally, treatment of aortic arch …

Owing to the constantly evolving nature of the medical literature, the Society of Thoracic
Surgeons (STS) clinical practice guidelines periodically undergoes evaluation and updating …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication of cardiac surgery. It is
associated with increased morbidity and mortality. On a population level, the financial impact …

1.1. Purpose The last decade has substantially broadened treatment options for patients
with thoracic aortic pathology involving the aortic arch. Traditionally, treatment of aortic arch …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) play a crucial role in intercellular communication by transferring
bioactive molecules from donor to recipient cells. As a result, EV fusion leads to the …

Disclaimer 2020: The EACTS/AEPC Guidelines represent the views of the EACTS and the
AEPC and were produced after careful consideration of the scientific and medical …

This is a narrative review of recent articles (mainly published in 2017 and 2018) related to
the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) that should be of interest to the cardiac …

The use of heparin for anticoagulation has changed the face of cardiac surgery by allowing
a bloodless and motionless surgical field throughout the introduction of cardiopulmonary …

Anticoagulation is central to the management of thrombotic antiphospholipid syndrome
(APS). The standard anticoagulant treatment for thrombotic APS is life‐long warfarin or an …

Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) have revolutionized the management of advanced
heart failure. However, complications rates remain high, among which hemorrhagic and …