Low copper levels measured in the aortic wall of New Zealand patients with non-syndromic ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm [0.03%]
新西兰非综合征性升主动脉瘤患者降主动脉壁中铜含量较低
Adam El-Gamel,Josephenine Mak,Steve Bird et al.
Adam El-Gamel et al.
Objectives: Studies in animals have shown causal relationships between copper (Cu) deficiency and the development of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) [1, 2]. Cu deficiency is widespread in New Zealand (NZ) soils; the high...
Gaetana Messina,Mary Bove,Giovanni Natale et al.
Gaetana Messina et al.
Objectives: Application of video-assisted thoracoscopy brought lung surgery into the minimally invasive era; the lack of tactile feedback using VATS, remains a disadvantage because surgeons are unable to locate lesions wi...
Pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum: first experience with a 4-bar technique [0.03%]
微创漏斗胸矫正术的边界拓展：首例四杆技术体验报告
Mustafa Yüksel,Hasan Ersöz
Mustafa Yüksel
Several modifications to minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum have been reported to date. Of these, the use of multiple bars was a major development. At present, there are 2 established techniques: cross-bar and parallel bar placem...
Calcified thrombi of the Valsalva sinuses mimicking an aortic valve tumour [0.03%]
Valsalva窦血栓钙化模仿主动脉瓣肿瘤
Ryo Nakamura,Kentaro Honda,Hideki Kunimoto et al.
Ryo Nakamura et al.
Tumours or tumour-like lesions around the aortic valve are relatively rare and are difficult to diagnose. We report an interesting case of calcified thrombi in the Valsalva sinuses and coronary cusps that mimicked an aortic valve tumour. A ...
The association of depression and postoperative delirium: we may need more information [0.03%]
抑郁症与术后谵妄的关联：我们可能需要更多的信息
Carlos A Mestres,Eduard Quintana
Carlos A Mestres
Is mood associated with perception of recovery? Preoperative depression versus postoperative delirium after cardiac surgery [0.03%]
情绪与恢复感知有关吗？心脏手术前后抑郁 vs术后谵妄的影响
Ari A Mennander
Ari A Mennander
The author alone is responsible for the Invited Commentary, which does not necessarily reflect the policy of the Journal. Keywo...
AVNeo improves early haemodynamics in regurgitant bicuspid aortic valves compared to aortic valve repair [0.03%]
与主动脉瓣修复相比，AVNeo可改善二叶式主动脉瓣反流的早期血流动力学状态
Anatol Prinzing,Johannes Böhm,Konstantinos Sideris et al.
Anatol Prinzing et al.
Objectives: Calcified or fibrotic cusps in patients with bicuspid aortic valves and aortic regurgitation complicate successful aortic valve (AV)-repair. Aortic valve neocuspidization (AVNeo) with autologous pericardium of...
Basic principles of cardiothoracic surgery training: a position paper by the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery Residents Committee [0.03%]
欧洲胸心外科住院医生协会关于胸心外科培训基本原则的立场文件
Alicja Zientara,Nabil Hussein,Chris Bond et al.
Alicja Zientara et al.
Objectives: Across Europe there are significant variations in the fundamental structure and content of cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) training programmes. Previous efforts have been made to introduce a Unified European Trai...
Simple open-heart surgery protocol for sickle-cell disease patients: a retrospective cohort study comparing patients undergoing mitral valve surgery [0.03%]
简单的单心室手术方案用于治疗镰状细胞病患者：与接受二尖瓣手术的患者的回顾性队列研究比较
Francesco Epis,Liliane Chatenoud,Alberto Somaschini et al.
Francesco Epis et al.
Objectives: Sickle-cell disease (SCD) patients are considered to be at high risk from open-heart surgery. This study assessed the role of a simple sickling-prevention protocol. ...
Long-term survival of single versus bilateral internal mammary artery grafting in patients under 70 [0.03%]
小于70岁患者冠脉搭桥术中锁骨下动脉单支或双支移植的长期存活率比较
Armando Abreu,José Máximo,Adelino Leite-Moreira
Armando Abreu
Objectives: As definitive data from randomized controlled trials comparing the effect on long-term survival of using single internal mammary artery (SIMA) or bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafting are not yet a...