Objective: To report the early results of the BYPASS project - the Brazilian registrY of adult Patient undergoing cArdiovaScular Surgery - a national, observational, prospective, and longitudinal follow-up registry, aiming to chart a profile of patients ...
Walter J. Gomes+38 more
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Background: To investigate short- and intermediate-term outcomes of immediate (on table) recognition and surgical treatment of iatrogenic acute type A aortic dissection (ATAD) that occurred during the course of the cardiac surgical procedures.
Yulin Wang+7 more
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Recommendations for the management of MPS IVA: systematic evidence- and consensus-based guidance. [PDF]
IntroductionMucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) IVA or Morquio A syndrome is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder (LSD) caused by deficiency of the N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS) enzyme, which impairs lysosomal degradation of keratan ...
Akyol, Mehmet Umut+30 more
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Analysis of risk factors for cardiovascular surgery-associated acute kidney injury
ObjectiveTo explore the risk factors and establish a prediction model of cardiovascular surgery (CVS)-associated acute kidney injury (AKI).MethodsFrom June 2016 to December 2019,retrospective analysis was conducted for 269 patients undergoing ...
Hou Qing+5 more
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery II: Surgical Technique and Postoperative Management. [PDF]
Techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement continue to evolve. This expert opinion, the second of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices for nonrobotic, minimally invasive mitral valve procedures, and for ...
Agnihotri, Arvind K+25 more
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Minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures in female population [PDF]
With the development of minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures in recent years, many minimal incisions have been used to perform operations on patients with heart diseases. In this study, we documented our experience with limited skin incisions for congenital heart diseases, pericardial disease and cardiac tumors.
Seyhan Babaroglu+5 more
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery I: Patient Selection, Evaluation, and Planning. [PDF]
Widespread adoption of minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement may be fostered by practice consensus and standardization. This expert opinion, first of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices in patient evaluation and selection ...
Agnihotri, Arvind K+24 more
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Acute adrenal insufficiency following cardiac surgical procedures
Five of 4,364 adult patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures at this hospital from 1974 to 1978 have experienced bizarre and confusing postoperative courses, ultimately shown to be caused by acute adrenal insufficiency. Four were men and the age range was 53 to 73 years.
William C. Alford+13 more
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Risk of postoperative pulmonary complications in adult surgical patients with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol [PDF]
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined as an accumulation of risk factors that include chronic hypertension, dyslipidaemia, insulin resistance and obesity and leads to an increased risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Gow, Jeffrey+4 more
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Preoperative Assessment of Cardiac Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgical Procedures [PDF]
A careful clinical history and physical examination are the most important components of the preoperative assessment of the cardiac patient who is to undergo a noncardiac surgical procedure. From these factors and the nature of the surgical procedure planned, a reasonable estimate of potential cardiac risk can be formulated to guide judicious ...
Raymond J. Gibbons+2 more
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