Teams and cardiac surgery [PDF]
Motivation\ud Our study is designed to identify human factors that are a threat to the safety of children with heart disease.\ud \ud Research approach\ud After an initial observation period, we will apply a major safety intervention.
Barach, Paul +3 more
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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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Comparison of Nurse Staffing Based on Changes in Unit-level Workload Associated with Patient Churn [PDF]
Aim This analysis compares the staffing implications of three measures of nurse staffing requirements: midnight census, turnover adjustment based on length of stay, and volume of admissions, discharges and transfers.
Bobay, Kathleen +3 more
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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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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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Analysis of short-term blood pressure variability in pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma patients [PDF]
Data on short-term blood pressure variability (BPV), which is a well-established cardiovascular prognostic tool, in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) patients is still lack and conflicting.
Bisogni, V. +14 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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Cesarean scar defects and placental abnormalities – a 3 year survey study [PDF]
The placenta is an essential organ for embryonic and fetal development, ensuring nutrient uptake, gas exchange (via the mother\u27s blood supply), waste elimination, thermo-regulation, immunological and hormonal factors, etc.
Bacalbașa, Nicolae +2 more
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