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Introduction: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most frequently performed heart surgery in Brazil. Recent international guidelines recommend that national societies establish a database on the practice and results of CABG.
Rodrigo Pereira Paez +39 more
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Surgical treatment of intramural hematoma of the ascending aorta [PDF]
Introduction. Intramural hematoma of the aorta presents potentially fatal condition developing as a result of a vasa vasorum rupture. It is a major risk factor for developing a frank aortic dissection. Case Outline.
Šušak Stamenko +4 more
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Prevention and management strategies of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular comorbidity
Atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall, serves as the pathophysiological basis for ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease, and stands as the primary cause of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular comorbidity. Both the heart
WANG Pei⁃jian, WEI Ming
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Leukodepleted Packed Red Blood Cells Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Major Cardiovascular Surgical Procedure: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Background. Leukocytes contained in the allogeneic packed red blood cell (PRBC) are the cause of certain adverse reactions associated with blood transfusion. Leukoreduction consists of eliminating leukocytes in all blood products below the established safety levels for any patient type.
Daniel Simancas‐Racines +8 more
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Objective Obesity, defined by body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2, is a risk factor for functional limitations in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, function varies among such individuals. Our objective was to evaluate the implications of obesity subtypes on longitudinal patterns of physical functioning in people with or at risk for knee OA ...
Kristine Godziuk +7 more
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Comprehensive treatment strategy of "cardio ⁃ brain comorbidity" in cardiovascular surgery
The comorbidity of cardiovascular diseases and nervous system diseases ("cardio⁃brain comorbidity") is increasingly gaining attention in the field of cardiovascular surgery.
GUO Zhi⁃gang
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Trends in Regional Disparities in Cardiovascular Surgery and Mortality in Korea: A National Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Objectives: Regional disparities in cardiovascular care in Korea have led to uneven patient outcomes. Despite the growing need for and access to procedures, few studies have linked regional service availability to mortality rates.
Dal-Lae Jin +3 more
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Objective The concern that nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may precipitate flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has limited their use in managing musculoskeletal symptoms in those with IBD, but safety data are mixed. Methods This retrospective cohort study included patients with IBD aged at least 18 years from Optum's deidentified ...
Adam S. Mayer +4 more
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Risk assessment for postoperative complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures [PDF]
Objectives: to evaluate the risk of postoperative complications in cardiac patients. Methods: an evaluative study using the Tuman Score on medical records of 70 adult patients who underwent cardiac surgery at a University Hospital.
Carolina Larrosa de Almeida +3 more
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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