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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair: From Total Endoscopic To Closed-Chest R...
Gallego-Poveda, J; Paulo, N; Amorim, MJ; González-Rivas, D; Sandoval, E; Pereda, D; Rato, AMinimally invasive cardiac surgery has evolved over the past few decades, thanks to advancements in technology and surgical techniques. These advancements have allowed surgeons to perform cardiac interventions through small incisions, reducing surgical trauma and improving patient outcomes1. However, despite these advancements, thoracoscopic mitral repair has not been widely adopted by the cardiac surgery commu...
Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients With COVID-19 Needing Extracorporeal Res...
Riera, J; Alcántara, S; Bonilla, C; Fortuna, P; Blandino Ortiz, A; Vaz, A; Albacete, C; Millán, P; Ricart, P; Boado, MV; Ruiz de Gopegui, PWhen indicating ECMO in patients with COVID-19, centre case volume, age, driving pressure and the duration of symptoms (not the length of MV) should be taken into account. Large drainage cannula and high PEEP levels during the first days are recommended.