These guidelines, endorsed by both the EACTS and STS, represent the official viewpoint on
this topic. They show a commitment to ongoing improvement, as regular updates will be …

During ageing molecular damage leads to the accumulation of several hallmarks of ageing
including mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, genetic instability and chronic …

Disease of the aortic arch, descending thoracic, or thoracoabdominal aorta necessitates
dedicated expertise across medical, endovascular, and surgical specialties. Cardiologists …

OBJECTIVES To perform a systematic comparison of in-hospital mortality risk prediction post-
cardiac surgery, between the predominant scoring system—European System for Cardiac …

Thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection (TAAD) are complex disease states with high
morbidity and mortality that pose significant challenges to early diagnosis. Patients with an …

Pathologies of the aortic root amenable to repair with valve preservation include aneurysm
formation, development of aortic insufficiency (AI) and aortic dissection. In the normal aortic …

Background Type A aortic dissections (TAAD) are devastating aortic complications. Patients
with Marfan syndrome, a bicuspid aortic valve or a thoracic aortic aneurysm have an …

OBJECTIVES The popularity of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) varies
across the world, ranging from 20% in Europe and the USA to 56% in Asia. We present the …

Abstract Introduction Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (ATAAD) is a cardiothoracic emergency
that requires urgent intervention. Elderly status, particularly age over 80, is an independent …

Aortic dissections are associated with significant mortality and morbidity, with rapid treatment
paramount. They are caused by a tear in the intimal lining of the aorta that extends into the …