International Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

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Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2023

  • Evolution of Bioprosthetic Valves, Where We Are Heading

    Dhanesh Kumar

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2023
    Pages: 63-66
    Received: 4 September 2023
    Accepted: 25 September 2023
    Published: 8 October 2023
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcts.20230905.11
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    Abstract: Bioprosthetic heart valves are made from animal tissue and used to replace damaged or diseased heart valves. The first bioprosthetic valve was implanted in 1960, and since then, there have been significant advances in their design and development. Early valves were made from glutaraldehyde-preserved porcine valves and had a high risk of calcificati... Show More
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  • Isolated Right Atrial Appendage Rupture from Blunt Chest Trauma: A Case Report

    Tran Thuc Khang, Huynh Khiem Huy, Bui Trong Dat, Dang Le Hong Ngan, Trinh Cong Dong, Tran Quang Thai

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2023
    Pages: 67-70
    Received: 13 September 2023
    Accepted: 5 October 2023
    Published: 14 October 2023
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcts.20230905.12
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    Abstract: Background: Right atrial appendage rupture from blunt trauma is very uncommon, but is associated with a high mortality rate. Moreover, due to the paucity in available literature, our knowledge of the condition is still limited. Purposes: To emphasize a high degree of clinical suspicion in a case of cardiac tamponade after blunt chest trauma, quick ... Show More
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