Search Results - "Yaffee, David W."
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Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve: A 30-year perspective
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-12-2014)“…Objective Systolic anterior motion (SAM) can occur after mitral valve repair (MVr), most frequently in patients with degenerative valve disease. Our initial…”
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Rethinking the gold standard of correction for paravalvular leak: Why correct when you can prevent?
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-11-2016)Get full text
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Cardiovascular Surgery in the Elderly
Published in Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (2016)“…The elderly population is the fastest growing demographic in Western countries. As the population ages, the incidence of age-related comorbidities such as…”
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Management of Blood Transfusion in Aortic Valve Surgery: Impact of a Blood Conservation Strategy
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (2014)“…Background There are limited data in the literature concerning the effect of a blood conservation strategy (BCS) on aortic valve replacement (AVR) patients…”
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Blood Conservation Strategies Can Be Applied Safely to High-Risk Complex Aortic Surgery
Published in Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia (01-06-2015)“…Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of blood conservation strategies on patient outcomes after aortic surgery. Design Retrospective cohort…”
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Assessment of a mitral valve replacement skills trainer: A simplified, low-cost approach
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (2013)“…Objectives Simulated mitral valve replacement may aid in the assessment of technical skills required for adequate performance in the operating room. We sought…”
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Regional Changes in Coaptation Geometry After Reduction Annuloplasty for Functional Mitral Regurgitation
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-06-2012)“…Background While it is known that band annuloplasty for functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) improves leaflet coaptation, the effect on regional coaptation…”
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Impact of Ticagrelor Versus Clopidogrel on Bleeding Outcomes of Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Published in Cardiovascular revascularization medicine (01-01-2023)“…Increased bleeding risks have been documented in patients exposed to P2Y12 inhibitors within 5 days of coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). This study aimed…”
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Editorial analysis: impact of perfusion strategy on stroke risk for minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-06-2012)Get full text
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Initial Outcomes of Symmetrically Flared Covered Nitinol Stents for Esophageal Pathologies
Published in Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques (01-10-2015)“…A recently available, low profile, fully covered metal stent with symmetrical flares (FCMSF) may offer improved resistance to migration in esophageal disease…”
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Totally Endoscopic Robotic Left Atrial Appendage Closure Demonstrates High Success Rate
Published in Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.) (01-01-2017)“…Objective In patients with atrial fibrillation, 90% of embolic strokes originate from the left atrial appendage (LAA). Successful exclusion of the LAA is…”
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Progressive design concepts in off-pump left ventricular remodeling mitral valve repair devices
Published in Annals of cardiothoracic surgery (01-07-2015)Get full text
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Can the learning curve of totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repair be short-circuited?
Published in Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.) (01-01-2014)“…A concern with the initiation of totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repair (TERMR) programs has been the risk for the learning curve. To minimize this…”
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Long-term results of mitral valve repair with semi-rigid posterior band annuloplasty
Published in The Journal of heart valve disease (01-01-2014)“…Optimal repair of the mitral valve involves the implantation of an annuloplasty device to geometrically reshape and/or stabilize the annulus and improve…”
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Resection of Accessory Mitral Valve Tissue Causing Severe Symptomatic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in an Adult
Published in Structural heart (Online) (01-06-2021)“…Objective: We report a rare case of adult onset, symptomatic, severe left ventricular outflow tract obstruction secondary to accessory mitral valve tissue that…”
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Racial Disparities in Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass: Impact of Left Atrial Volume
Published in Annals of thoracic surgery short reports (01-12-2023)“…Prior studies have demonstrated a lower prevalence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American patients compared…”
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Totally Endoscopic Robotic Left Atrial Appendage Closure Demonstrates High Success Rate
Published in Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.) (01-01-2017)“…Objective In patients with atrial fibrillation, 90% of embolic strokes originate from the left atrial appendage (LAA). Successful exclusion of the LAA is…”
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Can the Learning Curve of Totally Endoscopic Robotic Mitral Valve Repair be Short-Circuited?
Published in Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.) (01-01-2014)Get full text
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