Descending Thoracic Aortic Rupture: Role of Endovascular Stent-Grafting
The early results of endovascular stent-grafting for the treatment of high-risk patients with descending thoracic aortic rupture are promising.
Aortic Atheroma Burden and Cognitive Dysfunction After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Although the etiology of NCD is likely multifactorial, our results suggest that aortic atherosclerosis may not be the primary factor in the pathogenesis of post-CABG cognitive changes.
The Impact of Aortic Manipulation on Neurologic Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Risk-Adjusted Study
Aortic manipulation during CABG is a contributing mechanism for postoperative stroke. The incidence of postoperative stroke increases with increased levels of aortic manipulation.
EuroSCORE Predicts Intensive Care Unit Stay and Costs of Open Heart Surgery
In this single-institution study, the additive EuroSCORE algorithm could be used to predict ICU cost and also an ICU stay of more than 2 days after open heart surgery.
Improving Outcomes in Coronary Surgery: The Impact of Echo-Directed Aortic Cannulation and Perioperative Hemodynamic Management in 500 Patients
A standardized approach to CABG using echocardiographic guided aortic cannulation and perioperative hemodynamic management reduces perioperative stroke and death associated with on-pump coronary surgery.
Total Arterial Off-Pump Coronary Surgery: Time to Change Our Habits?
Total arterial OPCAB has a safe outcome in terms of mortality and neurologic events and has a low linearized rate of cardiac-related events at follow-up, even for patients with a moderate- to high-risk profile.
Are There Enough Jobs in Cardiothoracic Surgery?
Although most finishing residents were satisfied with training and career choice, significant concerns exist regarding job opportunities and compensation.
Allogenic Blood Transfusion Does Not Predispose to Infection After Cardiac Surgery
The administration of blood per se did not lead to increased postoperative infection. Clinicians should reconsider withholding blood transfusion in patients solely owing to concerns of predisposition to infection.
Emergency Conversion to Cardiopulmonary Bypass During Attempted Off-Pump Revascularization Results in Increased Morbidity and Mortality
We sought to evaluate outcomes and predictors of emergency conversion to cardiopulmonary bypass during attempted off-pump coronary bypass surgery.
Intraoperative and Intermediate-Term Angiographic Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with Symmetry Proximal Anastomotic Device
We do not recommend the routine use of this device in coronary artery bypass operations.
Intraoperative and Intermediate-Term Angiographic Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with Symmetry Proximal Anastomotic Device
We do not recommend the routine use of this device in coronary artery bypass operations.
Left Ventricular Performance of Pulmonary Atresia With Intact Ventricular Septum After Right Heart Bypass Surgery
The contractility and ventricular efficiency of patients with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum are inferior to those of patients with tricuspid atresia after bidirectional Glenn procedure and total cavopulmonary connection.