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Impact of the nurse practitioner role in cardiothoracic surgery.

, 2004
Changes in the health care system are necessitating new approaches to acute care delivery. The acute care nurse practitioner (NP) role was implemented in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CVICU) at the University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton ...
Jensen, L., Scherr, K.
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Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru, Andreea C. Didilescu, Frank A. Scannapieco   +2 more
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Exploring nurse practitioners' views on the key elements shaping their professional identities within interspecialty practice: A Q methodology study

Medical Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Nurse practitioners (NPs) with their boundary‐spanning roles bridging gaps between nurses' and physicians' practices are equipped to address emerging demands for team‐based care. Despite their significance, the different perspectives reflecting their understanding of what it takes to practice within this tactical yet highly ...
Yu‐Che Chang, Ida Ayu Setyarini, Nothando Sithulile Nkambule, Ha Thu My, Shu‐Chun Yang   +4 more
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Left Internal Mammary Artery Injury After Pacemaker Lead Implant—Case Report and Review of Literature

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We hereby report a case of a 75‐year‐old patient who developed a large left‐sided hemopneumothorax after a routine dual‐chamber pacemaker insertion. The rare complication was caused by the pacing lead injuring the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) after perforating the right ventricle.
Stuart Stenton, Rajiv Sharma, Bhattarai K. B., Harry Jensen J.   +3 more
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Management of Congenital Complete Atrioventricular Block in Preterm Neonates With Novel Pacing Method

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Congenital complete atrioventricular block (CCAVB) is a rare autoimmune mediated disorder with a guarded prognosis, particularly when associated with extreme prematurity and severe bradycardia. Recent advances in neonatal care for extremely premature infants with delivery at level IV neonatal intensive care unit and novel pediatric pacing ...
Anusha Bai Kalithkar, Rodrigo Ruano, Leonardo Mulinari, Steven Fishberger, Sethuraman Swaminathan, Ileana Torres‐Burgos   +5 more
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Evaluation of cardiac surgery mortality rates: 30-day mortality or longer follow-up?

, 2013
The aim of our study was to investigate early mortality after cardiac surgery and to determine the most adequate follow-up period for the evaluation of mortality rates.
Speekenbrink, Ron G. H., Groenwold, Rolf H. H., de Mol, Bas A. J. M., Bots, Michiel L., van der Graaf, Yolanda, Siregar, Sabrina, Versteegh, Michel I. M., Brandon Bravo Bruinsma, George J., van Herwerden, Lex A.   +8 more
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Transvenous Lead Extraction Versus Abandonment of non‐Infected, Superfluous Leads—A Meta‐Analysis and Systematic Review

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Managing non‐functional cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) leads remains controversial. While extraction is standard for infection, it is unclear whether transvenous lead extraction (TLE) or lead abandonment (LA) provides superior outcomes for superfluous leads.
Karanjeet Chauhan, Philip Jakanovski, Thalys Sampaio Rodrigues, Marwan Shawki, Nicholas Sclavos, Louise Segan, Neil Strathmore, Alistair Royse, Gareth Wynn   +8 more
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Late Extraction of Micra AV and Implantation of Right Atrial Leadless Pacemaker

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Tine‐based leadless pacemakers have been commercially implanted over the last 10 years. Retrieval of older devices is rarely discussed and based on rare case reports only. Methods A retrospective review of an extraction case of a Micra AV leadless pacemaker was performed. Internal Review Board approval was obtained.
Lydia Fekadu Messele, Dali Fan, Lin‐Chiang Philip Chou, Daniel Cortez   +3 more
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Current Status of Endovascular Training for Cardiothoracic Surgery Residents in the United States

, 2017
Background Endovascular interventions for cardiovascular pathology are becoming increasingly relevant to cardiothoracic surgery. This study assessed the perceived prevalence and efficacy of endovascular skills training and identified differences among ...
Ada C. Stefanescu Schmidt, Goldstone, Andrew B., Tchantchaleishvili, Vakhtang, Stephens, Elizabeth H., Amy G. Fiedler, Andrew B. Goldstone, Pattakos, Gregory, Panos N. Vardas, Vardas, Panos N., Xiaoying Lou, Stefanescu Schmidt, Ada C., Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Gregory Pattakos, Fiedler, Amy G., Lou, Xiaoying, Elizabeth H. Stephens   +15 more
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Transfusion of blood products to neonatal and pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients: A prospective, observational study

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Study Question To describe the blood product utilization during neonatal and pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and to determine whether its usage correlates with clinical outcomes of bleeding, thrombosis or mortality. Design Prospective observational study of neonatal and pediatric ECMO patients from September 2016, until ...
Rebecca Barton, Suelyn Van Den Helm, Hui Ping Yaw, Chantal Attard, Graeme MacLaren, Vera Ignjatovic, Natasha Letunica, Vasiliki Karlaftis, Tengyi Cai, Amy Johansen, Derek Best, Roberto Chiletti, Yves d'Udekem, Jo McKittrick, Warwick Butt, Paul Monagle   +15 more
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