Is There any Difference between Blood and Crystalloid Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection during Cardiac Surgery? A Meta-Analysis of 5576 Patients from 36 Randomized Trials
We found evidence that argues against any superiority in terms of hard outcomes between blood or crystalloid cardioplegia for myocardial protection during cardiac surgery.
Material Properties of CorCap Passive Cardiac Support Device
Ventricular restraint therapy using a cardiac support device (CSD) is designed to reduce the amount of stress inside the dilated ventricles, which in turn halts remodeling.
Evaluation and Comparison of Using Low-Dose Aprotinin and Tranexamic Acid in CABG: A Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Low-dose aprotinin and tranexamic acid can significantly reduce blood loss and transfusion requirement in CABG without importantly increasing mortality and morbidity.
Delayed Sternal Closure Does Not Increase Late Infection Risk in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Delayed sternal closure (DSC) is employed after conventional cardiac surgery without a significantly increased risk of late mediastinitis or sternal wound infection. There are no data specifically examining its late effects on patients undergoing implantation with a ventricular assist device (VAD).
Sodium Bicarbonate Therapy for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This updated meta-analysis demonstrates that sodium bicarbonate-based hydration is superior to sodium chloride in preventing CI-AKI of patients undergoing exposure to iodinated contrast media.
Impact of Competitive Flow on Hemodynamics in Coronary Surgery: Numerical Study of ITA-LAD Model
Competitive flow from native coronary artery is considered as a major factor in the failure of the coronary artery bypass grafts.
Health-Related Quality of Life after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery and the Role of Gender
The aim of this study was to examine gender differences in CABG morbidity and reported health-related quality of life (HRQL) at baseline and six months post-surgery.
Coronary Subclavian Steal Syndrome Causing Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Patient Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Coronary subclavian steal syndrome with retrograde blood flow in the left internal mammary-coronary bypass graft is a rare but severe complication of cardiac surgery.
Depression, Anxiety, and Cardiac Morbidity Outcomes after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Contemporary and Practical Review
Following a comprehensive overview of recent literature, practical advice is described for clinicians taking into consideration possible screening aids to improve recognition of anxiety and depression among CABG surgery patients.
The Effect of Intravenous and Oral Iron Administration on Perioperative Anaemia and Transfusion Requirements in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The use of intravenous or oral iron supplementation proved ineffective in correcting anaemia after cardiopulmonary bypass and did not reduce blood transfusion requirements
Prophylactic Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
This meta-analysis supports the use of prophylactic IABP in high-risk patients to reduce hospital mortality.
Cognitive Dysfunction after Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
Compared with CABG, OPCAB was found to be associated with a reduced incidence of early-stage POCD.