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Research paper thumbnail of Surgical techniques for the management of the 'hostile mitral annulus

Heart, lung & circulation, 2014

The mitral annulus can be rendered hostile by several uncommon clinical situations such as infect... more The mitral annulus can be rendered hostile by several uncommon clinical situations such as infective endocarditis, calcification, or previous valve surgery. These can all lead to difficulties seating a prosthesis or annuloplasty ring. The posterior mitral annulus or anteriorly the intervalvar fibrous body can be affected. These situations continue to pose a formidable technical challenge to the cardiac surgeon in the operating room. We review the evidence around solutions for these problems with the intent of giving surgeons an overview of techniques to address these issues.

Research paper thumbnail of Predicting Adverse Outcomes in Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery using Pre-operative Troponin I Levels

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2014

patients underwent isolated, elective CABG and had cTnI measured prospectively, as part of their ... more patients underwent isolated, elective CABG and had cTnI measured prospectively, as part of their pre-operative work-up. Patients were divided into normal (Group I) and elevated (Group II) cTnI groups. Pre-operative, operative and post-operative data were obtained from our institution's prospectively collected database.

Research paper thumbnail of Single Centre Review of Surgically Managed Aortic Valve Endocarditis

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Surgery for Infective Endocarditis in Australia – Post-OP and Mid-term Outcomes From the ANZSCTS Database

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2013

operatively vs. 0.69 at 1 yr; p = 0.970) and no deterioration in valvular haemodynamics (MPG post... more operatively vs. 0.69 at 1 yr; p = 0.970) and no deterioration in valvular haemodynamics (MPG post-operatively 12.2 vs. 11.1 mmHg at 1 yr; p = 0.384).

Research paper thumbnail of The ‘Down-Under Repair’ for Ischaemic Mitral Regurgitation

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2014

Current surgical management of restrictive ischaemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) includes mitral v... more Current surgical management of restrictive ischaemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) includes mitral valve annuloplasty (MVA) using an undersized ring when the mechanism is secondary to leaflet restriction. In our experience, MVA alone is inadequate to eliminate mitral incompetence in these patients. We report the 'Down-Under Repair' as an adjunctive concept for the treatment of a subset of patients with restrictive IMR and associated inferobasal left ventricular aneurysm. The 'Down-Under Repair' reduces mitral leaflet restriction by approximating the origin of the posterior papillary muscle towards the mitral annulus. Midterm results demonstrated sustained valvular competence and symptomatic improvement.

Research paper thumbnail of Prophylactic Epicardial Left Ventricular Lead Implantation for Biventricular Pacing During Operations

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2014

Background. Surgical epicardial left ventricular (LV) lead implantation for biventricular pacing ... more Background. Surgical epicardial left ventricular (LV) lead implantation for biventricular pacing has advantages over the transvenous approach in cardiac surgical patients. We investigated the benefit of concomitant prophylactic LV lead implantation during open heart operations and subsequent lead performance after patients with impaired LV function receive a biventricular device.

Research paper thumbnail of Identifying Patients with Infective Endocarditis in an Australian Tertiary Hospital: 2001–2011

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Surgical techniques for the management of the 'hostile mitral annulus

Heart, lung & circulation, 2014

The mitral annulus can be rendered hostile by several uncommon clinical situations such as infect... more The mitral annulus can be rendered hostile by several uncommon clinical situations such as infective endocarditis, calcification, or previous valve surgery. These can all lead to difficulties seating a prosthesis or annuloplasty ring. The posterior mitral annulus or anteriorly the intervalvar fibrous body can be affected. These situations continue to pose a formidable technical challenge to the cardiac surgeon in the operating room. We review the evidence around solutions for these problems with the intent of giving surgeons an overview of techniques to address these issues.

Research paper thumbnail of Predicting Adverse Outcomes in Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery using Pre-operative Troponin I Levels

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2014

patients underwent isolated, elective CABG and had cTnI measured prospectively, as part of their ... more patients underwent isolated, elective CABG and had cTnI measured prospectively, as part of their pre-operative work-up. Patients were divided into normal (Group I) and elevated (Group II) cTnI groups. Pre-operative, operative and post-operative data were obtained from our institution's prospectively collected database.

Research paper thumbnail of Single Centre Review of Surgically Managed Aortic Valve Endocarditis

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Surgery for Infective Endocarditis in Australia – Post-OP and Mid-term Outcomes From the ANZSCTS Database

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2013

operatively vs. 0.69 at 1 yr; p = 0.970) and no deterioration in valvular haemodynamics (MPG post... more operatively vs. 0.69 at 1 yr; p = 0.970) and no deterioration in valvular haemodynamics (MPG post-operatively 12.2 vs. 11.1 mmHg at 1 yr; p = 0.384).

Research paper thumbnail of The ‘Down-Under Repair’ for Ischaemic Mitral Regurgitation

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2014

Current surgical management of restrictive ischaemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) includes mitral v... more Current surgical management of restrictive ischaemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) includes mitral valve annuloplasty (MVA) using an undersized ring when the mechanism is secondary to leaflet restriction. In our experience, MVA alone is inadequate to eliminate mitral incompetence in these patients. We report the 'Down-Under Repair' as an adjunctive concept for the treatment of a subset of patients with restrictive IMR and associated inferobasal left ventricular aneurysm. The 'Down-Under Repair' reduces mitral leaflet restriction by approximating the origin of the posterior papillary muscle towards the mitral annulus. Midterm results demonstrated sustained valvular competence and symptomatic improvement.

Research paper thumbnail of Prophylactic Epicardial Left Ventricular Lead Implantation for Biventricular Pacing During Operations

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2014

Background. Surgical epicardial left ventricular (LV) lead implantation for biventricular pacing ... more Background. Surgical epicardial left ventricular (LV) lead implantation for biventricular pacing has advantages over the transvenous approach in cardiac surgical patients. We investigated the benefit of concomitant prophylactic LV lead implantation during open heart operations and subsequent lead performance after patients with impaired LV function receive a biventricular device.

Research paper thumbnail of Identifying Patients with Infective Endocarditis in an Australian Tertiary Hospital: 2001–2011

Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2013

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