Abstract: Elderly patients with frailty and multiple comorbidities increasingly require mitral valve surgery. This includes patients who have previously undergone surgery with a tissue valve, which may deteriorate over time and require replacement. These cases are considered high-risk. There is growing interest in performing valve replacements using minimally invasive techniques, including access via the groin. However, such approaches are not always... [...] Read more

Abstract: Multivalvular heart disease represents a less explored domain within cardiovascular surgery. In patients with aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the prevalence of moderate to severe mitral regurgitation (MR) ranges from 8% to 33%. Among the most common presentations are patients with severe AS and clinically significant functional MR. In instances of moderate surgical risk, open-heart... [...] Read more

Abstract: Background and Aim of the Study: An incompetent bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) can be treated through valve replacement or repair using various surgical techniques. This study presents the outcomes of a 13-year single-surgeon experience in BAV repair and compares two annuloplasty techniques: external and subcommissural aortic annuloplasty. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 consecutive patients (111 males; mean age: 43.2 ± 17.5 years)... [...] Read more

Abstract: Background and Study Aims: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a leading cause of mitral valve disease globally, particularly in developing countries, where it poses a significant burden on cardiovascular health. Mitral valve repair (MVP) and replacement are the primary surgical interventions; however, the optimal selection between these procedures remains a subject of ongoing debate. This study aims to systematically review the clinical... [...] Read more

Abstract: Background: Acute Aortic Syndrome’s (AAS) is a group of acute emergencies that include aortic dissection, intramural haematoma, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer, and impending or ruptured aortic aneurysms. Various precipitating factors have been associated with the development of AAS, but it is unclear whether these factors are correlators or predictors of the disease. A clear understanding of these elements could improve the diagnosis,... [...] Read more