The long saphenous vein grafts (LSVG) are the most common conduit used for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG); however, there are concerns about LSVGs with respect to both early failure and long-term graft patency. While thrombosis leads to …

Bartonella quintana is a well-known cause of blood culture-negative endocarditis; however, pulmonary valve involvement is rare. The case of a 40-year-old African male who presented to the Emergency Department with chest pain, cardiac failure, and …

A 67-year-old male presented to us with symptoms of postprandial abdominal pain for the last 3 months and was not able to take meals for the last month. The computed tomography (CT) angiogram showed complete occlusion in the coeliac artery (CA) …

Biventricular assist devices (BiVADs) using the CentriMag™ system are being used increasingly as a form of short-term mechanical circulatory support for the treatment of acute cardiogenic shock from any aetiology. They can be used as a bridge to …

A newly identified left atrial (LA) mass on a post-repair intraoperative transoesphageal echocardiogram (TEE), following a left ventricle (LV) thrombectomy, will make the surgical team wonder—whether a part of the thrombus has been dislodged into …

Infective endocarditis frequently spreads beyond the valve tissue, especially in the aortic location. Invasive endocarditis may lead to abscess formation or fistula, with substantial tissue loss. Here, the case of a 31-year-old male patient with …

The NOTION trial, in this 10-year follow-up report, comprehensively compares transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in low-risk patients. The study reveals similar outcomes in terms of mortality …

Left ventricular (LV) pseudoaneurysms are uncommon, with traumatic cases being particularly rare. We present a case of a 26-year-old male with a delayed presentation of a traumatic LV pseudoaneurysm, 2 years post-blunt chest trauma. The patient …

Among various reasons for a rise in surgical referrals for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer, few are improved clinical-pathological staging, better understanding of oncological driver mutation, and aggressive neoadjuvant treatment …

We report a case of a giant tortuous right coronary artery to coronary sinus fistula with severe tricuspid regurgitation in a 78-year-old female. The initial working diagnosis was based on clinical manifestations and echocardiography, further …

Different surgical approaches have been described for pulmonary valve replacement in patients with pulmonary regurgitation post tetralogy of Fallot repair—repeat median sternotomy, left anterior or antero-lateral thoracotomy, and left …

In this era of inclusivity, diversity, and equity, gender discrimination has been in the spotlight, across professions. The existence of implicit gender bias and gender discrimination among physicians, especially surgeons, has been identified and …

Cardiac catheterization is a common procedure, and several million are performed annually. Heart diseases may be seen as congenital or acquired causes. Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are one of the most leading causes of mortality and morbidity …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause a hypercoagulable state leading to coronary artery thrombosis. The optimal management of this phenomenon has not been well elucidated. We describe a 38-year-old male who …

Fabry disease (FD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects various organs and systems in the body. The disease is caused by a deficiency in the lysosomal enzyme α-galactosidase A (AGAL), which leads to the accumulation of globotriaosylceramide …

I founded the Sajja Heart Foundation (SHF) driven by my profound passion for Cardiac Research and goal is to spearhead research initiatives aimed at elevating the standards of patient care within the field (Fig. 4 ). SHF, a Scientific and …

In cases of severe and recurrent infectious lesions affecting the right heart, one alternative option for bioprosthetic intervention is the implantation of a mitral allograft (a donor heart valve) in the position of the tricuspid valve. We present …