Point-of-Care Thromboelastography/Thromboelastometry-Based Coagulation Management in Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of 8332 Patients
In this meta-analysis, we aimed to determine the current evidence for or against point-of-care tests (POCT)-guided algorithm in patients with severe bleeding after cardiac surgery.
Platelet Function Tests: A Ccomparative Review
In this review, well-tried and innovative platelet function tests and their methodological features and clinical applications are evaluated.
Pulmonary Artery Rupture as a Complication of Swan-Ganz Catheter Application. Diagnosis and Endovascular Treatment: A Single Centre’s Experience
This paper presents two distinct forms of iatrogenic pulmonary artery rupture (PAR) treated endovascularly using different vascular devices.
Outcomes From Cardiac Surgery in Jehovah’s Witness Patients: Experience Over Twenty-One Years
The aim of this study was to document our center's experience with Jehovah's Witnesses undergoing major cardiac surgery and to compare surgical outcomes with a matched control group.
Inverted Stress- Induced Cardiomyopathy as a Unusual Variant of Acute Heart Failure after Cesarean Delivery- A Case Report
Stress- induced cardiomyopathy is acute, reversible left ventricle mainly apical dysfunction in patients with normal coronary angiography. In this paper we report a unique case of 36-year old woman after cesarean delivery.
The Effect of Patient-Specific Cerebral Oxygenation Monitoring on Postoperative Cognitive Function: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of the patient-specific cerebral oxygenation monitoring as part of an algorithm to reduce transfusion during heart valve surgery (PASPORT) trial is to determine whether the addition of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) management algorithms can prevent cognitive decline, postoperative organ injury, unnecessary transfusion, and reduce health care costs.
Treatment and Outcomes of Aortic Endograft Infection
This study examined the medical and surgical management and outcomes of patients with aortic endograft infection after abdominal endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) or thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR).
Anesthetic Management for Cesarean Section in a Patient with Uncorrected Double-Outlet Right Ventricle
We describe the anesthetic management for cesarean section in a pregnant woman with uncorrected double-outlet right ventricle. The anesthetic method, treatment of complications and lessons are discussed.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Ventricular Assist Therapy
Dysregulations of blood glucose (BG) are associated with adverse outcome in critical illness; controlling BG to target appears to improve outcome.
Five Year Clinical Outcome of Endoscopic Versus Open Radial Artery Harvesting: A Propensity Score Analysis
Despite the popularity of less invasive approaches for conduits procurement in coronary artery bypass graft surgery, concerns have been raised about the potential detrimental effects of the endoscopic technique when compared with the conventional "open" technique.
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Predicts Long Term Cardiovascular Event after On-Pump Beating Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The purpose of this study is to identify the real effect of higher red cell distribution width (RDW) level, free from the other factors, on major cardiac and cardiovascular event (MACCE) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
The European Guideline on Management of Major Bleeding and Coagulopathy Following Trauma: Fourth Edition
This document focuses on the management of major bleeding and coagulopathy following trauma and encourages adaptation of the guiding principles to each local situation and implementation within each institution.