Role of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery: an Observational Study
This study is based on the hypothesis that the routine use of transesophageal echocardiography in cardiac surgery will influence the surgical decision taken by the surgeon intra-operatively in Kasr-Alainy hospitals.
Effect of Sugammadex on Coagulation as Detected by Rotational Thromboelastometry in Morbidly Obese Patients
Sugammadex produces a slight effect on coagulation in morbidly obese patients, without increasing the risk for postoperative bleeding.
Perioperative Covert Stroke in Patients Undergoing Non-cardiac Surgery (NeuroVISION): a Prospective Cohort Study
Perioperative covert stroke is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline 1 year after non-cardiac surgery, and perioperative covert stroke occurred in one in 14 patients aged 65 years and older undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
Whole Blood Platelet Aggregation Kinetics Under Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Pilot Study
Assessing the platelets’ functional status during surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass is challenging.
Trials Focusing on Prevention and Treatment of Delirium After Cardiac Surgery: A systematic Review of Randomized Evidence
This systematic review aimed to gather and summarize the existing evidence from randomized trials concerning interventions studied in the prevention or treatment of delirium in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Predictive Value of Scoring Tools in Determining Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
There are currently no scoring tools validated for use in predicting heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest: a Registry Study
Adding extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (extracorporeal-CPR) is increasingly used in an attempt to improve outcomes.
Single- Versus Multidose Cardioplegia in Adult Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Meta-analysis
Del Nido decreases operative times, reperfusion fibrillation, and surge of cardiac enzymes compared with multidose cardioplegia.
The Effect of Continuous Ventilation on Thiol-Disulphide Homeostasis and Albumin-Adjusted Ischemia-Modified Albumin During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Continuous ventilation during CPB caused an increase in native and total thiol levels, an earlier return of AAIMA levels, and shorter hospital stay.
Effect of Blood Flow on Platelets, Leukocytes, and Extracellular Vesicles in Thrombosis of Simulated Neonatal Extracorporeal Circulation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has frequent and sometimes lethal thrombotic complications.
Vacuum-assisted Venous Drainage in Adult Cardiac Surgery: a Propensity-matched Study
VAVD was associated with a reduction in blood product transfusions, and an increase in the risk of major morbidities and in-hospital deaths of the VAVD group was not observed.
Urine Microscopy as a Biomarker of Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
RTEC and GC in urine sample detected by microscopy is a highly specific biomarker for early AKI diagnosis after cardiac surgery.