Background Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery is associated with increased rates of death,
complications, and hospitalizations. In patients with postoperative atrial fibrillation who are …

Extensive calcification of the mitral valve anulus is a pathologic entity frequently associated
with degenerative valvular disease. The calcification process remains localized to the anulus …

BACKGROUND: Prosthetic valve thrombosis is a life-threatening complication. We reviewed
the incidence, risk factors, and treatment strategies of this rare complication. METHODS: …

Background The Carpentier-Edwards pericardial valve was designed to minimize structural
valve deterioration. Excellent durability and low incidence of valve-related complications …

BACKGROUND: The prognostic value of right ventricular myocardial performance index (RVMPI)
and right ventricular fractional area change (RVFAC) in mitral or aortic valve surgery …

Background. The objective of this study was to evaluate serum cardiac troponin T and I levels
in patients in whom electrocardiogram, myocardial scan, and serum CK-MB levels of the …

BACKGROUND: We reviewed our experience at the Montreal Heart Institute with early surgical
and percutaneous closure of postinfarction ventricular septal defects (VSD). METHODS: …

BACKGROUND: Tricuspid valve replacement is seldom used in clinical practice, but the
choice between mechanical and biologic prostheses remains controversial. METHODS: …

Background. The aim of the study was to evaluate the late results of the Carpentier-Edwards
pericardial bioprosthesis, which we have been implanting since 1981. Methods. The 812 …

OBJECTIVE: N-acetylcysteine, a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent, is known to
decrease the production of reactive oxygen species after cardiac surgery. The objective of …