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.
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.
High-Dose Continuous Oxacillin Infusion Results in Achievement of Pharmacokinetics Targets in Critically ill Patients with Deep Sternal Wound Infections Following Cardiac Surgery
We aim to determine the steady-state plasma and mediastinal concentrations of oxacillin administered by continuous infusion in critically ill patients with DSWI and to compare these concentrations with the susceptibility of Staphylococci recovered.
ALERT-HF: Adherence to Guidelines in the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
The prognosis of chronic heart failure (CHF) may be substantially improved by strict adherence to current therapeutic guidelines.
A Comparison of Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery in Patients with Low EuroSCORE
The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare postoperative short-term, mid-term and long-term outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery performed with or without cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with a low European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation score.
Myocardial Protection Using Del Nido Cardioplegia Solution in Adult Reoperative Aortic Valve Surgery
Del Nido cardioplegia was developed for use in the pediatric population to address the inability of immature myocardium to tolerate high levels of intracellular calcium following cardiac surgery. Our aim in this study is to determine if this solution can be used safely and effectively in an adult, reoperative population.
Aortic Stiffness as a Marker of Cardiac Function and Myocardial Strain in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement
In this study, we hypothesize that aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) as a marker of aortic stiffness correlates with conventional clinical and biochemical markers of cardiac function and perioperative myocardial strain in aortic valve replacement (AVR).
Performance of Steroid Eluting Bipolar Epicardial Leads in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Patients: 15 Years of Single Center Experience
The aim of this study was to review the long-term data on pacing performance as well as lead survival of epicardial leads implanted in our center.
Adolescent Age and Heart Transplantation Outcomes in Myocarditis or Congenital Heart Disease
Adolescents often fare poorly after heart transplantation. However, whether the effect of age varies according to the etiology of heart failure is unknown. We tested the hypothesis that age-related heart transplantation outcomes are different in patients with myocarditis and congenital heart disease (CHD).
Survival Data and Predictors of Functional Outcome an Average of 15 Years after the Fontan Procedure: The Pediatric Heart Network Fontan Cohort
The aim of this study was to better understand contemporary outcomes in Fontan survivors by collecting follow-up data in a previously well-characterized cohort.
Long-Term Results of Open Stent-Grafting Using a Matsui-Kitamura Stent to Treat Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
We describe a retrospective study of initial and long-term outcomes with an open stent grafting (OSG) with a Matsui-Kitamura stent for treating thoracic aortic aneurysm.
Admission to a Dedicated Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Is Associated With Decreased Resource Use for Infants With Prenatally Diagnosed Congenital Heart Disease
Many factors in the delivery and perinatal care of infants with a prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) have an impact on outcome and costs. This study sought to determine the modifiable factors in perinatal management that have an impact on postnatal resource use for infants with CHD.