The Annals of thoracic surgery
The Annals of thoracic surgery
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Risk and Outcomes of Reintervention After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Jun 11, 2026
This study investigates the time-varying risk and outcomes of reintervention after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in Medicare patients. The authors found that the hazard of reintervention increased significantly over time, particularly after 7 years, with valve stenosis being the most common reason for reintervention. While mortality rates remained consistent across different time intervals, the risk of heart failure hospitalizations was notably higher following early reinterventions, suggesting a need for tailored post-TAVI care.
Graft-Assisted Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement with Concomitant Robotic Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass
Jun 9, 2026
The authors present a case study of a 55-year-old male with severe aortic stenosis and multivessel coronary artery disease, who was deemed high-risk for traditional surgical approaches due to prior chest radiation and severe peripheral vascular disease. They explore the feasibility and outcomes of performing a robotic minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass in conjunction with graft-assisted transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement as an alternative treatment strategy. This case highlights the potential for combined minimally invasive techniques in high-risk patients who are not candidates for standard surgical interventions.
Preoperative Resting Heart Rate and 30-Day Heart Failure After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Jun 9, 2026
The authors investigate the relationship between preoperative resting heart rate (RHR) and the incidence of 30-day heart failure following off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in older adults. They find that higher preoperative RHR, particularly above 80 beats per minute, is significantly associated with an increased risk of heart failure, and suggest that intraoperative heart rate patterns may mediate this relationship. This study highlights the potential of preoperative RHR as a practical marker for predicting postoperative heart failure risk.
STAGE II NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER: UPFRONT SURGERY OR NEOADJUVANT CHEMOIMMUNOTHERAPY
Jun 9, 2026
The authors investigate whether neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy offers better overall survival compared to upfront surgery in stage-II non-small cell lung cancer patients. Their analysis reveals that while neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy improves survival compared to surgery in the 8th edition TNM database, results are similar in the 9th edition. Additionally, chemoimmunotherapy shows superior pathological response rates and event-free survival compared to chemotherapy, although surgical outcomes remain comparable.