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Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs following cardiac surgery. Despite advances in surgical techniques and perioperative

Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has revolutionized the treatment of aortic aneurysms over the past three decades, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgical

Aortic dissection represents one of the most dramatic and life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies, characterized by a tear in the inner layer of the aorta allowing blood

Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) represent a significant cardiovascular condition characterized by abnormal dilation of the thoracic aorta, typically defined as a 50% increase over normal

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening represents one of the most successful applications of population-based screening in cardiovascular medicine, offering a rare opportunity to detect a

Ruptured aortic aneurysm represents one of the most lethal surgical emergencies, with mortality rates exceeding 80% without intervention and approaching 50% even with traditional open

Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) represent one of the most formidable challenges in vascular surgery, involving complex anatomy that spans multiple aortic segments and incorporates critical

Cardiac surgery instruments represent the culmination of centuries of surgical innovation, refined specifically for the unique challenges of operating on the heart and great vessels.

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) represents one of the most significant advancements in modern cardiac surgical practice, offering patients the benefits of smaller incisions, reduced

Myocardial protection—the preservation of heart function during cardiac surgical procedures—represents one of the most critical elements determining outcomes in cardiac surgery. The ability to temporarily