CARDIAC SURGERY

Acute aortic dissection

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Acute aortic dissection
Section I: General considerations Definition Acute aortic dissection is a part of a spectrum of acute aortic syndromes, which includes aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer. Although all…
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Mitral valve disease

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Mitral valve disease
Section I: Mitral valve disease Definition This chapter describes surgical aspects of acquired mitral valve disease, excluding ischemic mitral regurgitation (see Chapter10 ). Associated or secondary tricuspid valve disease is…
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Patent ductus arteriosus

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Patent ductus arteriosus
Section I: Patent ductus arteriosus (excluding prematurity) Definition Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is abnormal persistence of a patent lumen in the fetal ductus arteriosus, which usually connects the upper descending…
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Acute traumatic aortic disruption

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Acute traumatic aortic disruption Definition Acute thoracic aortic injury (TAI) is rupture of all or part of the aortic wall, usually occurring as a result of high-impact blunt trauma, such…
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Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Definition Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic myocardial disorder characterized by left and right ventricular hypertrophy ( Fig. 19.1 ) associated with microscopic evidence of myocardial fiber disarray and fibrosis….
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Infective endocarditis

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Definition Infective endocarditis (IE) is a broad term used to designate an infection on any of the anatomic components of the heart and its endothelial surfaces. IE is an uncommon…
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Mechanical circulatory support

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Mechanical circulatory support
Section I: Adult mechanical circulatory support Definition Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is a means of imparting energy for the forward flow of blood in the body using manmade devices. Its…
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Stenotic arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Stenotic arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease
Definition Stenotic atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) is narrowing of the coronary arteries caused by thickening and loss of elasticity of their walls (arteriosclerosis) associated with lipid accumulation and inflammation…
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