AUDO , Andrea

: Surgical management of aortic dissection is technically challenging for different reasons. Reapproximation of dissected layers because of fragility of the dissected aortic wall layers is of major concern. Many techniques have been described to restore the integrity of aortic wall. Inclusion of a partially resorbable mesh fixed with glue,...

Objectives: Use of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is increasing, but to exert its maximum effect on patient outcomes, MICS must be coupled with improved perioperative management, including the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) and fast-track protocols. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ERAS and fast track in this...

Objective: To evaluate outcomes of single sternum access for right subclavian artery cannulation without infraclavicular incision in surgery of the thoracic aorta.Methods: Between January 2015 and December 2019, 44 consecutive patients underwent surgery of the thoracic aorta with cannulation of the right subclavian artery, after sternotomy and...

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with poor outcomes in patients who underwent surgical aortic valve replacement, whereas its prognostic role in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate outcomes in patients with advanced CKD who underwent TAVI. A total of 1,904 consecutive...