Preoperative Statin Administration Does Not Protect Against Early Postoperative Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study
In this study, we sought to determine if preoperative statin therapy is associated with a reduced frequency of postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in surgical populations at increased risk of developing ARDS.
Isolated Single Coronary Artery Presenting as Acute Coronary Syndrome: Case Report and Review
The aim of the work is to discuss on isolated single coronary artery in two adults presenting as acute coronary syndrome.
Transradial Approach to Cardiovascular Interventions: An Update
We conducted a survey of literature published concerning safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and global uptake of transracial catheterization with specific attention to how transracial interventions compare with transferal interventions.
Aiming at One-Stage Corrective Surgery for Extended Thoracic Aortic Dilatation
We sought to investigate the benefit of thorough histopathology after one-stage corrective surgery for the treatment of extended thoracic aortic dilatation.
Outcome of Inflammatory Response after Normothermia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery in Infants with Isolated Ventricular Septal Defect
In this present study, we aimed to examine the effect of CPB temperature on the clinical outcome in infants undergoing repair of isolated ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Trends in Use of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Results from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
We analyzed data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database regarding isolated primary coronary artery bypass grafting operations (N = 2,137,841; 1997-2012).
Carotid Revascularization: Risks and Benefits
Despite a decline during the recent decades in stroke-related death, the incidence of stroke has remained unchanged or slightly increased, and extracranial carotid artery stenosis is implicated in 20%-30% of all strokes.
HeartWare LVAD Implantation in a Patient with a Rare ARVD: Carvajal Syndrome
Carvajal syndrome is a variant of Naxos disease characterized by a predominant left ventricular involvement, wooly or curly hair, and palmoplantar keratoderma or similar skin disorders. We describe the clinical and therapeutic course of a 14-year old boy affected by this syndrome, in whom a progressive biventricular failure developed at 13 years of age.
An Essay on 35 Years of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
This is a historical account of the accomplishments of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists from its founding in 1989 to the present.
Homograft Use in Reparative Aortic Root and Proximal Aortic Surgery for Endocarditis: A 12-Year Experience in High-Risk Patients
We examined the early and midterm outcomes of homograft use in reoperative aortic root and proximal aortic surgery for endocarditis and estimated the associated risk of postoperative reinfection.
Assessing the Safety of del Nido Cardioplegia Solution in Adult Congenital Cases
del Nido CPS can be used for myocardial protection during adult congenital cardiac surgery
Fast-Implantable’ Aortic Valve Implantation and Concomitant Mitral Procedures
Concomitant aortic and mitral valve replacement or concomitant aortic valve replacement and mitral repair can be a challenge for the cardiac surgeon