Gruppo San Donato

Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study was to report clinical and hemodynamic results from a real-world registry of aortic valve replacement (AVR) with the Perceval sutureless bioprosthesis, comparing mini-sternotomy (MS) versus mini-thoracotomy (MT) approach. Methods: This prospective international registry enrolled 1,652 patients across 55 institutions between 2011 and 2021. Patients undergoing isolated AVR by minimally invasive cardiac surgery approaches were analyzed.

Abstract The progressive aging of the population and the increasing complexity of health issues contribute to a growing number of older individuals seeking emergency care. This study aims to assess the state of the art of care provided to older people in the Emergency Departments of Lombardy, the most populous region in Italy, counting over 2 million people aged 65 years and older.

A 84-year-old woman was admitted for effort dyspnea (NYHA class II-III) in severe aortic stenosis (peak/mean gradient 107/61 mm Hg, aortic valve area 0.5 cm2) with high surgical risk (STS PROM 8%).