The Heart Surgery Forum

🫀 Can Eosinophil Counts Help Predict Delirium Risk After Cardiac Surgery? In 1,831 patients, each 1-SD increase in early postoperative eosinophil counts was associated with 20% lower adjusted odds of delirium. Read more: imrpress.com/journal/HSF/29/… #CardiacSurgery #Delirium

🫀 A rare case: A 16-year-old developed Stanford type A aortic dissection 7 years after coarctation stenting. One-stage surgery combined ascending aortic replacement, sinusoplasty and ascending-to-descending aortic bypass. imrpress.com/journal/HSF/29/… #AorticDissection #CardiacSurgery

🫀 Can CMR give surgeons a 3D roadmap before robotic AF ablation? In 22 patients, CMR-derived 3D reconstructions mapped the LA, pulmonary veins, LAA and nearby structures to support procedural planning. 🔗 imrpress.com/journal/HSF/28/… #AFib #CardiacSurgery #CMR

🫀 Can lower-body perfusion shorten circulatory arrest in aortic arch surgery? In 294 patients, mild hypothermia + lower-body perfusion reduced arrest time (5 vs 16 min) and AKI (29.9% vs 41.5%). 🔗 imrpress.com/journal/HSF/28/… #CardiacSurgery #AorticDissection

❤️ CABG: Beyond Survival A retrospective study of 122 patients undergoing isolated CABG reported 0% 30-day mortality, yet acute kidney injury occurred in 28.7%. 🔗 imrpress.com/journal/HSF/29/… #CardiacSurgery #CABG #HeartSurgery

🫀 After CABG, does the timing of inflammatory markers matter? In 500 patients, day-3 NLR was the strongest predictor of major adverse events. NLR ≥10 was associated with nearly 4× higher odds of complications. 🔗 imrpress.com/journal/HSF/29/… #CardiacSurgery #CABG #Inflammation

🫀 When a rare perfusion emergency strikes, is your team prepared? This editorial explores why protocols should be living resources—not static documents. 🔗 imrpress.com/journal/HSF/29/… #CardiacSurgery #Perfusion #PatientSafety #ECMO

A 68-year-old with severe degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR). Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) risk: low. Would you offer: A. Robotic mitral repair B. Mini-thoracotomy repair C. Full sternotomy repair What would you choose? 👇 read: imrpress.com/journal/HSF/29/… #CardiacSurgery

We are pleased to share that 9 Editorial Board Members of The Heart Surgery Forum were featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026 list. We are deeply grateful to our editorial board members for their dedication and expertise🫀 #Top2Scientists #CardiacSurgery

🫀 Beyond surgery: how does heart disease shape a child’s life? A systematic review and meta-analysis highlights the impact of pediatric heart disease on cognitive function, neurodevelopment, and quality of life. #PediatricCardiology #CHD #QualityOfLife imrpress.com/journal/HSF/28/…

🫀 A new non-invasive model combines TFC, E/e′ ratio, and LVEF to assess pulmonary congestion in heart failure patients with permanent atrial fibrillation. read: imrpress.com/journal/HSF/28/… #HeartFailure #Cardiology

🫀 A failed mitral repair does not always mean the end of treatment options. This case highlights the use of transcatheter mitral valve-in-ring replacement with a novel Renato valve in a high-risk patient with recurrent mitral regurgitation and severe LV dysfunction. #Cardiology