Active Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Multicenter Study
This article estimates the incidence of active bleeding after cardiac surgery (AB) based on a definition directly related on blood flow from chest drainage; describes the AB characteristics and its management; and identifies factors of postoperative complications.
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.
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?
Minimized Extracorporeal Circulation Does Not Impair Cognitive Brain Function After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Objective evaluation of the impact of minimized extracorporeal circulation (MECC) on perioperative cognitive brain function in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) by electroencephalogram P300 wave event-related potentials and number connection test (NCT) as metrics of cognitive function.
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.
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.
Genome-Wide Association Study of Acute Kidney Injury after Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery Identifies Susceptibility Toci
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common, serious complication of cardiac surgery. Since prior studies have supported a genetic basis for postoperative AKI, we conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for AKI following coronary bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Intraoperative tight glucose control using hyperinsulinemic normoglycemia increases delirium after cardiac surgery
In this study the authors sought to determine the effect of tight intraoperative glucose control using a hyperinsulinemic-normoglycemic clamp approach on postoperative delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Pre-Operative Anaemia
In this article, we review the incidence and impact of anaemia on the pre-operative patient. We explain how anaemia may be caused by functional iron deficiency, and how iron deficiency anaemia may be diagnosed and treated.
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.