A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Bivalirudin Application in Peripheral Endovascular Procedures
The direct thrombin inhibitor bivalirudin (BIV) was shown to be superior to unfractionated heparin (UFH) in percutaneous coronary interventions for reducing procedural blood loss. The aim of this study was to compare outcome profiles of BIV and UFH in peripheral endovascular procedures (PEPs) by synthesizing the currently available data.
Thromboelastography and Thromboelastometry in Assessment of Fibrinogen Deficiency and Prediction for Transfusion Requirement: A Descriptive Review
Both Thromboelastography (TEG) and Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) have been increasingly used to diagnose fibrinogen deficiency and guide fibrinogen transfusion in trauma and surgical bleeding patients.
Why Does A Point Of Care Guided Transfusion Algorithm Not Improve Blood Loss and Transfusion Practice in Patients Undergoing High-Risk Cardiac Surgery? A Prospective Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Timely diagnostic and goal-directed therapies aim at the reduction of bleeding and need for allogeneic transfusions.
Utility of Thromboelastography versus Routine Coagulation Tests for Assessment of Hypocoagulable State in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Bypass Surgery
This study was done to evaluate usefulness of Thromboelastography (TEG) and routine coagulation tests (RCT) in assessing hemostatic changes and predicting postoperative bleeding in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
The Prognosis Impact of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Plus Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) in Advanced Ovarian Cancer: The Meta-Analysis
Background and Objective Previous studies about the prognostic value of the HIPEC have yielded controversial results. Therefore, this study aims to assess […]
The Complexity of Atrial Fibrillation Newly Diagnosed After Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: Advances and Uncertainties
Purpose of Review Atrial fibrillation is being increasingly diagnosed after ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA). Patient characteristics, frequency and duration […]
Calcium in the Pathophysiology of Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is commonly associated with heart failure. A bidirectional relationship exists between the two—AF exacerbates heart failure causing a significant […]
Cardiac and Vascular Surgery–Associated Acute Kidney Injury: The 20th International Consensus Conference of the ADQI (Acute Disease Quality Initiative) Group
Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in 7% to 18% of hospitalized patients and complicates the course of 50% to 60% of those […]
The Pivotal Role of Imaging in TAVR Procedures
This review presents currently important aspects of TAVR imaging, describing the salient features of each modality as well as recent developments in the field.
Sedation Effects by Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol in Decreasing Duration of Mechanical Ventilation After Open Heart Surgery
The objective of this study was to compare the suitability (efficacy and safety) of dexmedetomidine versus propofol for patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after the cardiovascular surgery for the postoperative sedation before weaning from mechanical ventilation.
Simulation-Based Training in Cardiac Surgery
This study hypothesized that some skills could be learned efficiently and safely by using simulation with component task training, deliberate practice, progressive complexity, and experienced coaching to produce safer cardiac surgeons.