Blood Conservation Strategies in Cardiac Surgery: More is Better
We present our results after the implementation of a more aggressive strategy for intraoperative blood conservation in cardiac surgery.
Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Events or Death After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The aim of this study was to investigate whether preoperative hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels could predict cardiovascular events or death after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Predictors of Mortality in Cardiac Surgery: Brain Natriuretic Peptide Type B
We evaluated whether the preoperative serum concentration of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a predictor of in-hospital mortality in patients that underwent cardiac surgery.
Early Outcome of Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Revascularization
The use of coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or without CPB technique (off-pump) can be associated with different mortality and morbidity and their outcomes remain uncertain. The goal of this study was to evaluate the early outcome of on-pump versus off-pump CABG.
How Can We Identify the High-Risk Patient
Accurate and early identification of high-risk surgical patients allows for targeted use of perioperative monitoring and interventions that may improve their outcomes. This review summarizes current evidence on how information from the preoperative, operative, and immediate postoperative periods can help identify such individuals.