Aortic valve neocuspidization with glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium (ozaki procedure) - a promising surgical technique

Abstract In cases of aortic valve disease, prosthetic valves have been increasingly used for valve replacement, however, there are inherent problems with prostheses, and their quality in the so-called Third World countries is lower in comparison to new-generation models, which leads to shorter durability. Recently, transcatheter aortic valve replacement has been explored as a less invasive option for patients with high-risk surgical profile. In this scenario, aortic valve neocuspidization (AVNeo) has emerged as another option, which can be applied to a wide spectrum of aortic valve diseases. Despite the promising results, this procedure is not widely spread among cardiac surgeons yet. Spurred on by the last publications, we went on to write an overview of the current practice of state-of-the-art AVNeo and its results.

Early clinical observation of radiofrequency ablation during concomitant mitral valve replace surgery / 局解手术学杂志

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the early outcome of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of atri-al fibrillation (AF) during concomitant mitral valve replace procedures. Methods From January 2013 to September 2014,43 patients with mitral valvular disease with atrial fibrillation were enrolled in this study. The cases were classified into underwent mitral valve replace surgery concomitant with atrial fibrillation radiofrequency ablation ( RFA group) or underwent only mitral valve replace surgery ( control group) . Re-sults There was no perioperative death and stroke. RFA group’ s time of Cardiopulmonary bypass was more longer than control group. The comparison between RFA and control groups revealed no differences in terms of bleeding,24 hours’ Pleural fluid volume,the mechanical ven-tilation time and time in intensive care unit. One week after the operation,20 cases (87%) in RAF group were sinus rhythm while it was 6 cases(30%) in control group. After a follow-up of one month,RAF group had 78% remaind sinus rhythm while it was 25% in control group. Conclusion Radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation ( AF) during concomitant mitral valve replace is safe and effective.

The myocardial protection of coen zyme compel x in patients with VR / 中国医师杂志

Objective To evaluate effection of the myocardial protective in treatment of coenzyme complex to the VR patients .Methods Eighty patients who need to VR were divided into control group ( n=40) and coenzyme complex group ( n =40) with double -blind.The automatic recovery rate of heart beats after cardiac resuscitation , the changes of postoperative arrhythmia rate , postoperative serum CK-MB, cTnI in 12h in two groups were recorded .Results The automatic recovery rate of heart beats was higher in coenzyme complex group than that in control group , (85%vs 67%, P <0.05).The changes of postopera-tive arrhythmia rate (26%vs 38%), serum CK-MB, cTnI at clamp off of aorta, end of operation,6hour of postoperation and 12 hour of postoperation were lower in coenzyme complex group than those in control group respectively ( all P <0.05 ) .Conclusion Coenzyme complex shows positive protection of myocardial in the VR patients.

Hemodynamic changese during the procedure or double cardiac valve replacement / 中华麻醉学杂志

The hemodynamics of 49 scheduled patients during anesthesia and opration for mitral and aortic valve replacement were studied with the insertion of SwanGanz catheter and by the method of thermodilution technics.Pre-anesthesia CI and LVWI were in the nor mal range with abnormal MPAP, PCWP, PTRI and RVWI.Increase of RAP and decrease in MPA,PCWP, MAP, CI, LVWI and RVWI were observed during induction of anesthesia. The hemodynamic parameters returned to or exceded the pre-anesthesia values after trachcal intubation and sternotomy. The CI, MAP, MPAP, PCWP, LVWI and RVWI decreased signifi- cantly after insertion of aorta and vena cava catheter. The reduction of MPAP, P(IWP,PTRI and RVWI post-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) were significant and persistent with no change of PVRI.The lower MAP,SVRI and deterioration of cardiac performance post-CPB indicate that the administeration of positive inotropir agents and restoration of hematocrit are nec essary as early as possible.