scholarly journals Surgical Treatment of Heart Mixomas: the Analysis of 10 Years’ Experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 385-392
Author(s):  
V. V. Vladimirov ◽  
A. I. Kovalev ◽  
A. V. Redkoborody ◽  
V. V. Sokolov ◽  
N. M. Bikbova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Cardiac Tumors ◽  
Heart Neoplasms ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Heart Tumors

Introduction. Primary cardiac tumors are rare, and the autopsy detection rate does not exceed 0.003%. Approximately 80% of primary heart tumors are benign, 50% of them are myxomas. Diagnosis of cardiac tumors at present in the presence of transesophageal echocardiography is not difficult in most cases. Surgical treatment of mixomas became possible after the introduction of open-heart surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass into clinical practice. After verification of the tumor, its surgical removal is indicated. In the practice of large cardiac surgery clinics, the experience of radical treatment of heart neoplasms is relatively small; therefore, the analysis of tactical approaches and results of operations in this pathology is of absolute interest.Aim of study. To present an analysis of 10 years’ experience in surgical treatment of cardiac mixomas. Material and methods The results of treatment of 58 patients with myxomas who underwent surgical removal of the neoplasm of the heart are presented.Results. Hospital mortality after surgical removal of myxoma was 1.7%, 1 patient died. All patients, we have the long-term period data about, noted a significant improvement in well-being, a decrease or disappearance of dyspnea at rest and/or during exertion, and no recurrence of myxoma was noted. Conclusion. The data obtained indicate, on the whole, good immediate results and high quality of life of patients in the long-term period operated on for heart mixomas. 

Depressed Mood Over Time after Open Heart Surgery Impacts Patient Well-Being: A Combined Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann-Kristin Karlsson ◽  
Evy Lidell ◽  
Mats Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Depressed Mood ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Open Heart ◽  
Cardiac Events

Background: Depression is a common cause of decreased well-being after open heart surgery (OHS) and a risk factor for new cardiac events. Little is known about the long-term prevalence of depressive symptoms after OHS or their effect on well-being. The aim of this study was to explore the presence of depressed mood in patients during the recovery phase after open heart surgery as well as depressed mood and well-being 3 years later. Method: Eighty consecutively included patients completed a questionnaire about depressed mood at 5 weeks, 5 months and 3 years after OHS. A telephone interview took place after receipt of the third questionnaire to explore their well-being. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed separately and thereafter together. Result: Depressed mood occurred in 52% of the patients during recovery or 3 years after OHS. The qualitative content analysis produced the theme of transition, which was based on three categories. Conclusion: Depressed mood was reported by the majority of patients during recovery after OHS and had a long-term effect on their well-being. OHS constituted a transition for all patients, but those with depressed mood had difficulty finishing the transition process and reorientating life.

scholarly journals Emergency Surgery for Acute Mitral Valve Obstruction Resulting From Rapidly enlarging Left Atrial Myxoma

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-157
Author(s):  
M Badrul Alam ◽  
SA Quader ◽  
AM Asif Rahim ◽  
M Sajedul Bari ◽  
ZH Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitral Valve ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Atrial Myxoma ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Cardiac Tumors ◽  
Left Atrial Myxoma ◽  
Gradual Onset

Left atrial myxomas are benign, slow-growing primary cardiac tumors. They present with gradual onset of one or more of a triad of obstructive, embolic, or constitutional symptoms. Echocardiography aids in the detailed preoperative and intraoperative evaluation of the myxoma for surgical strategy planning. We describe a case of interstitial hemorrhage in a left atrial myxoma leading to rapid expansion of the tumor with features of acute, mitral valve obstruction. Echocardiography showed a cystic area in the left atrial tumor that corresponded to an area of recent hemorrhage confirmed on surgical removal. A 42 yrs old housewife presented with severe dyspnoea, cough and chest pain for 7 days, after detail evaluation she was diagnosed as a case of left atrial myxoma with heart failure. Subsequently she underwent emergency open heart surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass; removal of a huge LA myxoma was done, and recovered uneventfully.Cardiovasc. j. 2016; 8(2): 155-157

POSTOPERATIVE PERICARDIAL EFFUSION SYNDROME

2012 ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Quang Thuu Le
Keyword(s):  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Open Heart ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pericardial Drainage ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Intraoperative Management ◽  
Minimal Problems

Objective: Today, despite many recent improvements in intraoperative management and postoperative care, late pericardial effusions remain an important cause of morbidity after cardiac surgery. Because of widespread use of chronic anticoagulation and increased complexity of operations, the incidence of effusion may be higher. Thus we need to update the information on the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods and treatment of Postoperative pericardial effusion syndrome. Patients and methods: A cross-sectional and prospective study of all patients admitted to hospital because of pericardial effusion after open heart surgery from 1/2010 to 9/2012. Study the clinical characteristics, paraclinicals, evaluate the results of treatment of pericardial effusion after open heart surgery. Results: Symptoms of pericardial effusion are nonspecific. Some patients with pericardial effusion report minimal problems. In the present study, few patients have the classic presentation of tamponade. Echocardiography is the diagnostic accuracy pericardial effusion after open heart surgery. This treatment mainly is pericardial drainage with 100%. Conclusion: Pericardial effusion is a common complication after open-heart surgery, symptoms of pericardial effusion are nonspecific to diagnostic method is echocardiographic surveillance.patients can be treated with internal medicine if has no tamponade and less fliuds. Pericardial drainage is absolute only in patients with pericardial effusion with signs of cardiac tamponade or pericardial many of effusion.

scholarly journals Intracardiac EUS-B-Guided FNA for Diagnosing Cardiac Tumors

Respiration ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Haizea Alvarez Martinez ◽  
Jolanda C. Kuijvenhoven ◽  
Jouke T. Annema
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrium ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
Cardiac Tumors ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Tumor Diagnostics ◽  
Specific Tumor ◽  
Primary Cardiac Tumors

Primary cardiac tumors are extremely rare. Obtaining a tissue diagnosis is difficult and commonly requires open-heart surgery with associated morbidity. Esophageal endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and EUS with the EBUS scope (EUS-B) provide real-time sampling of centrally located lung tumors and mediastinal lymph nodes. They also provide an excellent view of the left atrium, since it is located adjacent to the esophagus. To date, left atrium tumor diagnostics by endosonography is poorly explored. We describe 2 exceptional diagnostic cases of left atrium tumors in which cardiac surgery was hazardous due to the clinical condition or previous surgical interventions. During EUS-B-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA), the left atrial masses were successfully and safely sampled, revealing a Burkitt lymphoma and a synovial sarcoma. FNA including cell block analysis enabled specific tumor diagnosis and molecular subtyping. Our findings suggest that in selected cases, linear endosonography qualifies as a minimally invasive technique for intracardiac tumor diagnostics.

Depression and anxiety following open heart surgery: Mediation of coping, spiritual struggle and interleukin-6

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 597-597
Author(s):  
A. Ai ◽  
H. Appel ◽  
Z. Kronfol
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Open Heart ◽  
Spiritual Struggle ◽  
Maladaptive Coping

IntroductionFactors pertaining to religion and spirituality have been linked with well-being and adequate coping. Few studies have investigated negative aspects of religious coping, such as spiritual struggle.ObjectivesBased on multidisciplinary literature and previous findings, our study's objectives are to estimate the parallel psychophysiological pathways from pre-operative distress to post-operative depression in patients undergoing open heart surgery.AimsThe study's aims are to examine the association in depression, anxiety, and how coping, spiritual struggle and interleukin-6 play a role in patients following open heart surgery.MethodsPlasma samples for interleukin-6 (IL-6) were obtained before open heart surgery. Patients’ history and demographic information obtained through interviews 2 days before surgery. Follow up interview for mental health and religious were conducted before and after surgery.ResultsThe results showed that a link between spiritual struggle and IL-6 mediated the indirect effects of pre-operative anxiety on post-operative depression. Anxiety had positive indirect effects on post-operative hostility. Further, hope played a protective mediating role to moderate the undesirable influences of the spiritual struggle-IL-6 link and maladaptive coping on post-operative mental health attributes.ConclusionsOur study estimated important psychophysiological pathways from pre-operative distress to post-operative maladjustment. To our knowledge, this model is the first analysis to demonstrate the significant mediating effect of the spiritual-IL-6 link, alongside that of positive religious copping and other maladaptive coping, in this population.

Health and well-being of children with congenital cardiac malformations, and their families, following open-heart surgery

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Majnemer ◽  
Catherine Limperopoulos ◽  
Michael Shevell ◽  
Charles Rohlicek ◽  
Bernard Rosenblatt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Open Heart ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Infants who survive open-heart surgery are at risk for developmental disability, which may impact on the well-being not only of the child, but also the family. The objective of our prospective study, therefore, was to determine the long-term health-related quality of life of children with congenital cardiac malformations following open-heart surgery, and to describe the persisting level of stress in their families. To this end, 49 parents completed the Child Health Questionnaire, the Parenting Stress Index, and the Child Behaviour Checklist as part of a developmental follow-up protocol when their child was 5 years of age. Mean scores on the Child Health Questionnaire were in the normal range, with physical well-being equal to 53.5, psychosocial well-being 50.9, with only 6.4 percent and 8.5 percent of subjects, respectively, falling within the suboptimal range of less than 40. The distribution of scores on the Parenting Stress Index, however, were more variable, with over one-quarter of parents indicating a high level of stress, with almost one-fifth having low levels of stress, and just over half scoring in the normal range, with the group mean being 52.6 plus or minus 32.3. An abnormal neurologic examination before surgery was associated with lower physical health (β equal to −5.5, p equal to 0.02, r2equal to 0.18), whereas lower arterial saturations of oxygen, less than 85 percent preoperatively, was associated with lower psychosocial health (β equal to −6.6, p equal to 0.01, and r2equal to 0.14). The internalizing and externalizing behaviours of the child were significantly correlated with psychosocial well being, with r ranging from −0.32 to −0.52, and p less than 0.05. Parental stress also correlated with psychosocial health (r equal to −0.48 and p equal to 0.0009). Overall, the perception by the parents of the health-related quality of life of their child is favourable 5 years following open-heart surgery during infancy. Many parents, nonetheless, continue to feel either stressed or defensive about their child, particularly if their child exhibits behavioural difficulties. Our findings suggest that strategies need to be considered to enhance family well-being in the planning and delivery of health services to this population at high risk.

Short and Long-term Results of Open Heart Surgery in Aortic Valve Disease

1998 ◽  
Vol 28 (9) ◽  
pp. 1509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun-Sook Kim ◽  
Jae-Kwan Song ◽  
Jae-Hwan Lee ◽  
Young-Hak Kim ◽  
Min-Kyu Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Disease ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Valve Disease ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Open Heart ◽  
Short And Long Term

scholarly journals Treatment of Injuries of the Lumbar Spine

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 156-162
Author(s):  
M. Sabyraliev
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Spinal Canal ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Spinal Injuries ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Post Traumatic

Surgical treatment of patients with spinal injuries, accompanied by traumatic stenosis of the spinal canal, is an urgent and discussed problem of modern vertebrology. Surgical treatment of 111 patients with various injuries of the thoracolumbar spine was performed. In 40 patients, post-traumatic stenosis was eliminated using ligamentotaxis using transpedicular osteosynthesis. The immediate results of treatment were followed up in all patients: good results were obtained in 33 (82.5%) cases; satisfactory — in 6 (15.0%), unsatisfactory — in 1 (2.5%). Long-term results with a follow-up of more than 1 year were followed up in 27 (67.5%) patients; good results were obtained in 20 (74.0%), satisfactory in 7 (25.0%).

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