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Mitochondrial dysfunction may be linked to the development of aortic aneurysm (AA) and aortic dissection (AD). This study aimed to evaluate the potential associations between proteins related to mitochondrial ...
Cardiac fibromas are rare benign primary tumors of the heart; nearly one-third of affected patients are less than 1 year old, and only 15% of patients develop this disease in adulthood. Here, we report three c...
Pulmonary surgery can significantly impact patients’ respiratory function and reduce their quality of life. Previous studies have shown that perioperative breathing exercises (BE) can facilitate the recovery o...
Postoperative pain control in cardiac surgery is often managed with opioid medications. Insufficient analgesia can result in complications including splinting, pneumonia, and delay of appropriate rehabilitatio...
Vascular (VC) and cardiac structural complications (CSC) are frequent complications following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Aim of this single-center retrospective study was to evaluate strat...
Continuous blood gas monitoring (CBGM) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential for maintaining optimal patient outcomes, enabling rapid responses to critical fluctuations in blood gas parameters. This...
As one of the tumors with the highest fatality rates in the world, LUAD has a high risk of concealment, recurrence, and metastasis, which has turned into a significant issue in the medical community. To find p...
Percutaneous vertebroplasty is commonly used to treats vertebral fractures, tumors, and osteolytic vertebral metastases. However, cement leakage during the procedure can lead to severe complications, including...
Anastomotic fistula is a rare but life-threatening complication of esophageal cancer, and its treatment remains challenging.We aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of modified cervical drainage in the manag...
To explore the anatomical types and variations of lung segments and subsegment bronchi based on CT 3D reconstruction technology, and to provide anatomical theoretical support for thoracic surgeons in terms of ...
Blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) is a critical clinical emergency often presenting as severe trauma. The early diagnosis and treatment of BTAI pose significant challenges in its management, especially when ...
Myocardial fibrosis is a critical link in preventing the progression of heart disease. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of its mechanism to identify trends and hotspots, aiming to provide valuable ...
The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is a widely utilized technique to provide circulatory support for critically ill patients with cardiac dysfunction. While IABP therapy offers clinical benefits, the placeme...
Variations in the pulmonary artery require increased attention from thoracic surgeons prior to or during lobectomy to avoid severe intraoperative bleeding. Patients with pleural and/or hilar adhesions typicall...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the hereditary cardiomyopathy with the highest incidence rate. Its main pathological changes are ventricular septal myocardial hypertrophy and myocardial disorder, which ar...
Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is rare. However, to repair a quadricuspid aortic valve is not as easy to realize as in bicuspid aortic valve. The surgical design is crucial to rebuild the stable structure. He...
Coronary artery spasm (CAS) has been frequently documented during regional or general anesthesia. However, severe cardiac arrest induced by CAS as a result of anal-cardiac and vasovagal reflexes is relatively ...
This study compares sleep duration and stroke risk between residents of China and the U.S. during and outside the COVID-19 pandemic, examining age as an interaction effect.
The objective was to assess the clinical efficacy of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) alpha-2-macroglobulin-antisense 1 (A2M-AS1) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
In valve-sparing aortic root replacement procedure, leaflet prolapse can be corrected by shortening the length of the free margin. But precisely determining the extent of the reduction remains a problem. This ...
Paravertebral block (PVB) is commonly used for analgesia postoperatively while rarely as anesthesia during surgical stabilization for rib fractures. This study aimed to explore the feasibility and safety of PV...
Palmar hyperhidrosis (PH), characterized by excessive palm sweating, significantly impacts quality of life (QOL) in affected individuals, particularly young adults. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of...
Congenital pericardial defect (CPD) is a rare congenital heart malformation with atypical clinical symptoms.
We evaluated the surgical outcomes in three groups of individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and on (ONCAB) vs. off-pump (OPCAB) coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). We als...
This study aimed to analyze and visualize the research on type B aortic dissection (TBAD) over the past 20 years through bibliometric research. To reveal the development process of TBAD research and the transi...
Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) can cause systemic inflammatory response (SIR) and ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, potentially exacerbating organ failure. Ulinastatin (UTI) is a frequently employ...
This study aims to examine the status and emerging trends of acupuncture treatment for cardiovascular disease (CVD) over the past decade. By conducting a visual analysis of existing literature, it seeks to off...
This case series explores the use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) as a bridge to diagnosis and treatment in patients with suspected lung adenocarcinoma and severe respiratory failu...
Surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is an increasingly utilized approach to mitigate the risk of cardioembolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Consensus is lacking regarding optimal ...
This study aims to elucidate the relationship between thyroid function and surgical prognosis in patients undergoing cardiac and major vascular surgeries.
Heart tumours are a diverse group of tumours that may present with symptoms or be discovered incidentally when a patient is being evaluated for a physical or seemingly unrelated ailment. Cardiac myxoma, althou...
Mentorship is critical to the professional development of junior colleagues in cardiothoracic surgery. Despite its presumed importance and frequent discussion, its impact within cardiothoracic surgery training...
Infective endocarditis remains a deadly disease with a significant mortality rate. While ventricular septal defects (VSDs) have been linked to an increased risk of infective endocarditis, cases of acquired VSD...
Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly of the aortic valve, with an incidence of 0.05-0.1%, often associated with aortic regurgitation. The condition typically presents between the ages o...
Anomalous systemic arterial supply to the left basal segment of the lung is a rare congenital pulmonary vascular malformation, historically classified as a variant of intra-lobar pulmonary sequestration. The s...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the 4-hook needle localization for pulmonary ground glass nodules (GGNs).
Cystic Echinococcosis presents significant biological, medical, economic, and social challenges. The diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis relies on immunodiagnostic methods alongside radiological in combinations...
Accurate diagnosis and evaluation of Williams Syndrome (WS) are essential yet challenging for effective surgical management. This study aimed to quantify the hemodynamic changes of surgical repair for WS throu...
Hemolysis, variably defined in mechanical circulatory support (MCS), is understudied in percutaneous left ventricular assist devices. We characterize hemolytic sequelae of Impella 5.5-supported patients in the...
Full median sternotomy is the traditional approach for the treatment of left ventricular aneurysms (LVA) with or without concomitant ventricular septal rupture (VSR). However, it has some disadvantages such as...
Pericardial effusion is a relatively common complication associated with inflammatory and non-inflammatory diseases. The primary etiology of this condition could be considered when choosing therapeutic options...
Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare condition first described by Klemperer and Robin in 1931. Malignant SFTs account for approximately 80% of all SFT cases, and the five-year survival for malignant SFTs is ...
The objective of this study is to examine the therapeutic efficacy of miR-133a-transfected bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) in restoring damaged myocardium, reducing myocardial fibrosis, and improv...
Patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) face high mortality rates. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy offers critical support in these cases, yet i...
Aortic dissection in pediatrics is an extremely rare condition, which is generally related to predisposing factors such as connective tissue disorders, congenital heart disease and systemic arterial hypertensi...
To our knowledge, there have been extremely few clinical reports on coronary-pulmonary artery fistula (CPAF) accompanied by coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) and Vieussens’ arterial ring (VAR), and few reports on...
The hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R)-induced pyroptosis of cardiomyocytes plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of myocardial infarction (MI). miR-155-5p represents a promising target for MI therapy. However, it...
To evaluate the influence of gender on surgical outcome in patients with single-vessel disease undergoing minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB).
Surgical treatment is crucial in managing bronchiectasis. Segmentectomy, although a complex procedure, has become more feasible with advancements in thin-slice CT and three-dimensional imaging. These technolog...
Pulmonary hernia is a rare condition characterized by the protrusion of lung tissue through a chest wall defect. Trauma and thoracic surgery are the most common causes of acquired lung hernias. We present an u...
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