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.
Is a Cell Saver Necessary in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
The use of a cell saver in off-pump surgery is useless in most cases.
Association between Statins and Infections after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Pre-operative statin use is associated with a decrease in overall incidence of post-operative infections after CABG.
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.
Preoperative Anaemia is Common in Patients undergoing Major Gynaecological Surgery and is Associated with a Fivefold Increased Risk of Transfusion
This study demonstrates preoperative anaemia is common in women undergoing elective major gynaecological surgery and is associated with increased red cell transfusions.
Centrifugal Pump and Roller Pump in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The meta-analysis of RCTs comparing CP and RP in adult cardiac surgery suggests no significant difference for hematological variables, postoperative blood loss, transfusions, neurological outcomes, or mortality.
Platelet Distribution Width and Saphenous Vein Disease in Patients after CABG : Association with Graft Occlusion
Therefore, in this study we aimed to investigate whether PDW and RDW are associated with the patency of saphenous vein graft in patients at least 1 year after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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