Robotic-Assisted Mitral and Revascularization Procedures: Expanded FDA Clearance for da Vinci 5
Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci 5 system has received expanded FDA 510(k) clearance for selected minimally invasive cardiac procedures, including mitral valve repair and coronary revascularization applications. From a clinical standpoint, this clearance supports the continued evolution of robotic-assisted cardiac surgery, particularly in procedures requiring high precision within confined operative fields. The platform’s advanced visualization, refined…
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Normothermic Regional Perfusion as a Platform for DCD Lung Assessment and Recovery
The article “Normothermic regional perfusion for donation after circulatory death in lung transplantation,” published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine in 2025, reviews the expanding evidence on thoracoabdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) for lungs recovered from donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors. Authored by Andrew J. Gorton, Daniel K. Mohammadi, Mohammad J. Malik, and Suresh Keshavamurthy,…
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Perspectives on Acute Decompensated RV Failure in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a progressive vascular disorder defined by increased Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR), which leads to Right Ventricular (RV) dysfunction and ultimately Right Heart Failure (RHF). Rohit Masih and colleagues, in The Open Respiratory Medicine Journal, highlight the severe and life-threatening nature of acute decompensated RV failure in patients with PAH. Acute…
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Normothermic Regional Perfusion as a Platform for DCD Lung Assessment and Recovery
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Optimizing CO₂ Levels in Acute Brain Injury: Balancing Cerebral Blood Flow and Intracranial Pressure
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Can a Simple Index Predict Kidney Injury After Heart Surgery in Diabetic Patients?
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Physiologic Complexities of ECMO in Pregnancy: A Modern Clinical Review
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Preoperative Sarcopenia as a Predictor of Complications and Mortality After Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Elderly
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AngioVac-Assisted Debulking before Lead Extraction in Device-Related Endocarditis
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New Cardiac Assist Technology Proven Accurate Through Advanced Simulation
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FDA Recognizes SeaStar Medical’s SCD as Breakthrough Device for Managing Systemic Inflammation
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Evaluating Cannula Performance in Pediatric ECMO: Pulsatile vs. Non-Pulsatile Flow Insights
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Renal Transplant Perfusion through Strategic Patient Positioning
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Robotic-Assisted Mitral and Revascularization Procedures: Expanded FDA Clearance for da Vinci 5
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FDA Expands Indication for Medtronic Evolut™ TAVR Systems
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BiVACOR’s Total Artificial Heart Earns FDA Breakthrough Status
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A Wearable Lifeline: FDA Clears Jewel Patch Defibrillator for At-Risk Patients
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FDA Approves Expanded Use of SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA Valve System
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Perspectives on Acute Decompensated RV Failure in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
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The Influence of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Duration on Mortality and Mid-Term Survival in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair
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Advances and Clinical Insights in Cardiac Surgery 2024: A Comprehensive Review of Evidence and Outcomes
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Study Confirms No Brain Activity During TA-NRP with Supra-Aortic Vessel Ligation
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Perfusion Optimization and Lactate Dynamics in Normothermic Regional Perfusion A Summary of the 2025 Baylor Experience