Efficacy of Intraoperative Cell Salvage in Decreasing Perioperative Blood Transfusion Rates in First-Time Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Retrospective Study
Evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) in transfusion reduction during cardiac surgery remains conflicting. We sought to evaluate the impact of routine ICS on outcomes following cardiac surgery.
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.
Diabetic Patients have Increased Perioperative Cardiac Risk in Heart-Type Fatty Acid-Binding Protein-Based Assessment
To test the potential role of heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) in detecting increased perioperative cardiac risk in comparison with cardiac troponin I (cTnI) in the early postoperative period.
A Retrospective Comparative Study of Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation Versus Conventional Extracorporeal Circulation in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Patients: A Single Surgeon Analysis
The purpose of this study was to compare the outcome of emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) operations using either minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) or conventional extracorporeal circulation (CECC) in patients requiring emergency CABG with regard to the perioperative course and the occurrence of major adverse cardiac and cerebral events (MACCE).
Elevated Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Levels Predict Outcome in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as a treatment of aortic stenosis in patients at high surgicalrisk. However, risk stratification in this elderly population is challenging, as patients at extreme risk might not benefit from TAVI.
Prediction of Post-Weaning Fibrinogen Status during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: An Observational Study in 110 Patients
After cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), acquired coagulopathy often leads to post-CPB bleeding. Though multifactorial in origin, this coagulopathy is often aggravated by deficient fibrinogen levels.
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.
Heart valve surgery in patients with homozygous sickle cell disease: A management strategy
Patients with the homozygous sickle cell disease have increased perioperative mortality. Some indications like heart valve surgery, may justify an exchange blood transfusion to reduce the proportion of hemoglobin S (HbS) and complications.
Predicting the Risk of Death Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Made Simple: A Retrospective Study Using The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database
The objective of this study was to develop a 30-day postoperative mortality risk model for patients undergoing CABG using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database.
Allogeneic Blood Product Usage in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) with minimalized Extracorporeal Circulation System (MECC) Versus Standard On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The objective of this study was to evaluate the allogeneic blood product transfusion's (ABPT's) in minimalized extracorporeal cardiopulmonary (MECC(TM)) compared with standard open system on-pump coronary revascularization.
Is Low Serum Albumin Associated with Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol. The clinical question investigated was: is low serum albumin associated with postoperative complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Point-of-Care Platelet Function Testing Predicts Bleeding in Patients Exposed to Clopidogrel Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Verify Pre-Op TIMI 45–A Pilot Study
Guidelines recommend delaying coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for 5 days after discontinuing clopidogrel. However, platelet function may recover quicker in certain individuals.