Perioperative Beta Blockade in Noncardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review for the 2014 ACC/AHA Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/Ameri
We reviewed the literature systematically to determine whether initiation of beta blockade within 45 days prior to noncardiac surgeryreduces 30-day cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rates.
Outcomes and Prosthesis Choice for Active Aortic Valve Infective Endocarditis: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
National prosthesis use in active aortic valve infective endocarditis (IE) is unreported. Prosthesis usage and outcomes in patients undergoing an aortic valve operation with active IE was evaluated.The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database was used to identify patients with active IE who underwent an aortic valve operation from January 1, 2005, to June 30, 2011.
Washing Older Blood Units Before Transfusion Reduces Plasma Iron and Improves Outcomes in Experimental Canine Pneumonia
Our data suggest that fresh blood should not be washed routinely
The Promise and Challenges of Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy
the transplantation of healthy stem cells restored heart function
Randomized Study of Washing 40- to 42-Day-Stored Red Blood Cells
point-of-care washing of longer-stored RBCs is appealing
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.
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.
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.
Case Report and Review of Literature: Late Retrograde Type A Aortic Dissection With Rupture after Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection with a GORE TAG Endovascular Prosthesis
Acute aortic dissection is the most common catastrophic condition of the aorta. Treatment options include open surgery and thoracic endovascular aortic reconstruction (TEVAR). We present a late Type A dissection as a complication of the management of descending aortic dissections with TEVAR and a review of the literature.
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.