A5070526509- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Acute Kidney Injury Research
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Financial Markets and Investment Strategies
- Malaria Research and Control
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Paracelsus Medical University
2011-2025
University of Salzburg
2024
Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University
2018
Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität
2018
Salzburger Landeskliniken
2017
Institut für Urheber- und Medienrecht
2011
Background and objectives Cervical plexus blocks are commonly used to facilitate carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in the awake patient. These can be divided into superficial, intermediate, deep by their relation fasciae of neck. We hypothesized that depth block would have a significant impact on phrenic nerve blockade consequently hemi-diaphragmatic motion. Methods enrolled 45 patients an observer blinded randomized controlled trial, scheduled for elective, CEA. Patients received either deep, or...
Elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgeries are increasingly scheduled during nighttime or after-hours. This poses unique challenges, such as reduced staffing, disrupted circadian rhythms, and increased fatigue, which may potentially affect outcomes. Despite growing evidence on the impact of daytime cardiac surgery outcome, results remain inconclusive. The current study aims to investigate a potential association between timing (daytime: 7:00 AM PM vs. nighttime: AM) long-term...
306Three-dimensional (3D)-printed vascular models for cardiovascular surgery planning and endovascular procedure simulations often lack realistic biological tissues mimicking material properties, including flexibility or transparency, both. Transparent silicone silicone-like were not available end-user 3D printers had to be fabricated using complex cost-intensive workarounds. This limitation has now been overcome by novel liquid resins with tissue properties. These new materials enable...
Background/Objectives: Infectious Endocarditis often requires surgical intervention, with postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) posing a significant concern. This retrospective study aimed to investigate AKI incidence, its impact on short-term mortality, and identify modifiable factors in patients endocarditis scheduled for valve surgery. Methods: single center enrolled 130 consecutive from 2013 2021 undergoing Creatinine levels were monitored pre- postoperatively, was defined by Kidney...
Abstract OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to compare conventional frozen elephant trunk implantation technique with a modified an aortic anastomosis in zone 1 and extra-anatomic revascularization left subclavian artery during reperfusion. METHODS Between May 2014 March 2018, 40 patients (26 male; mean age 60.2 ± 11.2 years) underwent complete arch replacement Thoraflex Hybrid prosthesis™ (Vascutek, Inchinnan, Scotland) at our institution. Seventeen (group 1) 23 procedure 2). Indication...
Background: Heart failure (HF) remains a challenging healthcare issue, necessitating innovative therapies like cardiac resynchronization-defibrillation therapy (CRT-D). However, defining CRT-D responders lacks uniformity, impeding effective clinical evaluation. This study explores diverse responder definitions, encompassing functional, echocardiographic, and laboratory criteria. Materials & Methods: A single-center involving 132 patients scrutinized criteria, including NYHA stage,...
Background/Objectives: Infective endocarditis (IE) often requires surgical intervention, with postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI), posing a significant concern. This retrospective study aimed to investigate AKI incidence, its impact on short-term mortality, and identify modifiable factors in patients IE scheduled for valve surgery. Methods: single-center enrolled 130 consecutive from 2013 2021 undergoing The creatinine levels were monitored pre- postoperatively, was defined by Kidney...
Background There are few prospective and large registries on outcomes after aortic valve repair/sparing or replacement in patients with regurgitation (AR), without ascending aorta aneurysm. Methods A total of 2,026 enrolled prospectively The Aortic Valve Insufficiency Aneurysm InternATiOnal Registry (AVIATOR) were included this analysis. primary endpoint was the composite all-cause death and/or reintervention. Results 1,630 (80%) received surgical versus 396 (20%). During a mean follow-up...
A retroesophageal right subclavian artery (lusoria) is unusual for the surgeon, yet common regarding pathological findings (0.5-2%). Complications arising from it are rare (dysphagia). We report a case of traumatic descending aortic tear originating lusoria. The patient had experienced chest trauma due to skiing accident. CT scan revealed an intramural haematoma proximal aorta. As coincidence finding, was diagnosed. first treated conservatively. After initial period--of stable...
The indication for surgical valve replacement in cases of infective endocarditis is well defined current guidelines. However, some patients are not fit or willing to undergo major procedures. Interestingly, the best our knowledge, there scarce information literature on how deal with such and what might be outcome. We present two complicated prosthetic definite involved foreign material, who were treated successfully long-term suppressive antibiotic therapy. These demonstrate that...
We have recently shown that minor subclinical creatinine dynamic changes enable the excellent detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) within 6-12 h after cardiac surgery. The aim present study was to examine a combination neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), cystatin C (CysC) and for enhanced AKI early Elective patients with normal renal function undergoing surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass were enrolled. Concentrations plasma NGAL, serum CysC determined induction general...
Background Unicuspid aortic valve (UAV) is the second most common underlying cause of dysfunction in young adults after bicuspid valve. The may be replaced (for example by pulmonary autograft) or repaired using bicuspidization technique. aim our study was to compare short- and mid-term outcomes Ross procedure with patients severe UAV dysfunction. Methods This a multi-center retrospective observational cohort comparing data from two dedicated centers Czech Republic provided AVIATOR registry....
Background: Heart failure (HF) remains a challenging healthcare issue necessitating innovative therapies like cardiac resynchronization-defibrillation therapy (CRT-D). However, the definition of CRT-D response lacks uniformity, impeding effective clinical evaluation. This study explores diverse responder definitions encompassing functional, echocardiographic and laboratory criteria. Materials & Methods: A single-center involving 132 patients scrutinized criteria including NYHA stage, LVEF...
Sarcopenia, characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass, is an emerging comorbidity associated with poor outcomes in cardiovascular surgery. Its impact on mortality patients undergoing valve surgery for infective endocarditis (IE) remains underexplored. This study investigates relationship between sarcopenia, measured Psoas area index (PMAi), and IE
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to assess the prognostic value of routinely collected laboratory parameters, specifically lactate, troponin-T, and CK-MB, in predicting mortality patients with surgically treated endocarditis. Additionally, evaluated effectiveness two scores, EuroSCORE II ACEF Score, this clinical context. Methods We retrospectively analyzed data from 130 diagnosed endocarditis who underwent surgery at a single tertiary center over nine years. The utilized preoperative...
Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) poses significant challenges in cardiovascular medicine, often necessitating valvular surgery to manage severe complications. Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a notable complication affecting patient outcomes. While clinical and procedural factors have been well studied, the role of radiological renal artery parameters AKI risk remains underexplored. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 80 patients with IE who underwent from 2013 2021,...
Bitcoin has been described as a decentralized, partially anonymous, virtual currency, not backed by any government or other legal entity. Bitcoins are highly liquid, have low transaction costs, and very volatile. This paper will look at the behavior of value Bitcoins, forecast compare it to actual development.