Alessandro Frigiola

TL;DR: The series of patients with ASD by transcatheter occlusion shows that the procedure is safe and effective in the vast majority of cases, and some technical tips during implantation are discussed.

TL;DR: The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection experience confirms that patient selection plays an important role in determining surgical outcomes in patients with acute type A aortic dissection and knowledge of significant risk factors for operative mortality can contribute to better management and a more defined risk assessment in patients affected by acute type C aorta dissection.

TL;DR: An operative mortality risk score for elective patients based on a limited number of factors limited to 3 independent predictors has similar or better accuracy and calibration compared with more complex risk scores if applied to elective cardiac operations.

TL;DR: Surgical management was still associated with significantly lower in-hospital mortality rates compared with medical management until the age of 80 years, and surgery may decrease the in- hospital mortality rate for octogenarians with type A aortic dissection.

TL;DR: In the current era and in experienced hands, pmVSD closure can be performed safely and successfully, and the major concern is the occurrence of cAVB; therefore, very careful monitoring of rhythm is mandatory during follow-up.