Sodium Bicarbonate Therapy for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This updated meta-analysis demonstrates that sodium bicarbonate-based hydration is superior to sodium chloride in preventing CI-AKI of patients undergoing exposure to iodinated contrast media.
Preoperative Anaemia is Common in Patients undergoing Major Gynaecological Surgery and is Associated with a Fivefold Increased Risk of Transfusion
This study demonstrates preoperative anaemia is common in women undergoing elective major gynaecological surgery and is associated with increased red cell transfusions.
Is There any Difference between Blood and Crystalloid Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection during Cardiac Surgery? A Meta-Analysis of 5576 Patients from 36 Randomized Trials
We found evidence that argues against any superiority in terms of hard outcomes between blood or crystalloid cardioplegia for myocardial protection during cardiac surgery.
Impact of Competitive Flow on Hemodynamics in Coronary Surgery: Numerical Study of ITA-LAD Model
Competitive flow from native coronary artery is considered as a major factor in the failure of the coronary artery bypass grafts.
Association between Statins and Infections after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Pre-operative statin use is associated with a decrease in overall incidence of post-operative infections after CABG.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) Composite Score: A Report of the STS Quality Measurement Task Force
STS has developed a composite mortality and morbidity outcomes measure for isolated AVR to be used in quality assessment, provider feedback, public reporting, and performance improvement.
Review Article: Safety of Modern Starches Used during Surgery
Various hydroxyethyl starch (HES) preparations have been used for decades to augment blood volume.
Gordonia Bronchialis Sternal Wound Infection in 3 Patients following Open Heart Surgery: Intraoperative Transmission from a Healthcare Worker
We describe an investigation of 3 postoperative Gordonia bronchialis sternal infections.
Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation: Bleeding Events, Related Costs and Outcomes
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between bleeding, in-hospital resource utilization and costs among patients undergoing transfemoral aortic valve implantation (TF-AVI) at a representative university hospital in Germany.
Early and Intermediate Survival after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 14 Studies
The favourable intermediate outcome in patients subjected to TAVI seems to justify its use in patients unfit for surgery.
The Impact of Daylight and Views on ICU Patients and Staff
High levels of natural light and window views may positively affect staff absenteeism and staff vacancy.
Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Grafting Enhances Survival in Diabetic Patients: A 30-year Follow-Up of Propensity Score-Matched Cohorts
Therefore, we studied the long-term results of BIMA versus SIMA grafting in a large population of diabetic patients in whom BIMA grafting was broadly applied.