Background The long‐term impact of new‐onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after
coronary artery bypass grafting and the benefit of early‐initiated oral anticoagulation (OAC) …

Background Prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) is common following surgical aortic valve
replacement (SAVR). Objectives The purpose of this study was to quantify the impact of PPM …

Background: Contemporary data on loss in life expectancy after aortic valve replacement
(AVR) are scarce, particularly in younger patients. Objectives: The purpose of this national …

Aims To evaluate the long-term use of secondary prevention medications [statins, β-
blockers, renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors, and platelet inhibitors] …

Importance Prior studies investigating the long-term clinical outcomes of patients who have
undergone permanent pacemaker implantation after aortic valve replacement reported …

OBJECTIVES Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a serious complication after open-
heart surgery. We investigated the association between DSWI and short-and long-term all …

Background Surgical risk, age, perceived life expectancy, and valve durability influence the
choice between surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcatheter aortic valve …

Importance The performance of bioprosthetic aortic valves is usually assessed in single
valve models or head-to-head comparisons. National databases or registries offer the …

Objectives Cardiac surgery has evolved significantly since the turn of the century. The
objective of this study was to investigate trends in cardiac surgery activity and outcomes in …

Background Air pollution is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but its
role in the development of congestive heart failure (CHF) and the role of different pollution …