Cardiac Surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery includes coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement, heart transplant, assisting in minimally invasive transcatheter valve structural heart procedures such as TAVR, left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion, septal myectomy, surgical ablation for arrhythmias, and reconstruction of the heart in congenial heart disease cases.

Transcaval access a safe, effective alternative during Impella implants
In some cases, researchers noted, cardiologists may need to rely on transcaval access during the treatment of a high-risk heart failure patient.
To eat or not to eat: Is fasting still necessary before heart procedures?
As one may expect, patient satisfaction was considerably higher for individuals who did not have to fast for a minimum of six hours prior to treatment. There were no other significant differences.
Stem cell patch shows potential to heal heart patients—no surgery or transplant required
The new patch is implanted through a tiny incision and held in place with a biocompatible adhesive. It then helps the heart recover over time, replacing dead tissue that would typically never be able to regenerate.
Medtech startup co-founded by cardiologist seeks FDA clearance for new-look perfusion device
Tulyp Medical, a French medtech startup, has emerged from stealth focused on securing FDA clearance for a patented perfusion device.
Private equity-backed Medline files for IPO
The company, founded in 1966, has been providing supplies to cardiac surgery suites and cath labs for decades.

Treating atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) with surgery may be more beneficial than medical therapy alone, according to new data published in JAMA Network Open.[1]

Atrial functional mitral regurgitation: Surgery improves outcomes more than medical therapy alone

"These findings underscore the importance of understanding AFMR and its treatment options," one cardiologist said.

High vs. low oxygen levels during heart surgery: Is one strategy safer than the other?

Researchers tracked patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery at a high-volume medical center, treating 50% of the selected cohort with above-average oxygen levels.

Impella Heart Pump Abiomed RECOVER IV RCT cardiogenic shock

Crisis averted: Recalled heart pumps found after being sent to customers by mistake

The FDA warned that the devices failed a safety inspection, but were still distributed for patient use. They have now all been located.

Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian speaking at the endorsement ceremony for Iranian president this week, with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photo courtesy off the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran

World spotlight shines on cardiac surgeon elected president of Iran

Cardiac researcher Masoud Pezeshkian, MBBS, became one of the world's most widely known cardiac surgeons in the world when he officially became Iran's president.

doctor with overweight patient who may be treated with TAVR or surgery

Bariatric surgery improves heart health, survival in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea

A team of Cleveland Clinic specialists tracked data from more than 13,000 patients, focusing on all-cause mortality and long-term cardiovascular outcomes.

Researchers have developed artificial blood vessels that could be as strong and durable as the real things, publishing their work in Advanced Materials Technologies.[1] The group hopes its work could go on to make a significant impact in care for heart bypass patients.

Artificial blood vessels could limit risks during heart bypass procedures

Even grafts that represent the current gold standard for bypass surgeries are associated with high failure rates, researchers noted. They think these 3D-printed blood vessels could provide considerable value.

Surgeons in Houston have performed the world’s first successful human implant of BiVACOR’s Total Artificial Heart (TAH) technology. The procedure was completed July 9, 2024, at The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. It was part of an early feasibility study (EFS) first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) back in December 2023.

Texas surgeons first in world to perform ‘groundbreaking’ total artificial heart procedure

The BiVACOR technology was designed to serve as a bridge to heart transplant in patients with end-stage heart failure. Based on rotary blood pump technology, it is made of titanium and approximately the size of an adult’s fist.

Surgeons perform first heart procedure of its kind on young patient with scimitar syndrome

The young patient was discharged 10 days later, and no postoperative complications have been reported.

Cardiac Surgery

Transcaval access a safe, effective alternative during Impella implants

To eat or not to eat: Is fasting still necessary before heart procedures?

Stem cell patch shows potential to heal heart patients—no surgery or transplant required

Medtech startup co-founded by cardiologist seeks FDA clearance for new-look perfusion device

Private equity-backed Medline files for IPO