Comment on: "Postoperative evaluation of interleukin-8 and C1q/TNF-related protein-12 in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery". [PDF]
Rahman ÖF, Ayyıldız F.
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Abstract Aims Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is the standard approach for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in advanced ischaemic cardiomyopathy. Microaxial pump support has been envisioned to allow for beating‐heart CABG without CPB (MPCAB), thereby avoiding CPB‐inherent complications.
Anna Kathrin Assmann+5 more
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Effects of virtual reality on pain, anxiety, and delirium in pediatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Taylan S, Kılıç KM, Özkan İ.
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Abstract Aims Classifying patients as responders or non‐responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been recently challenged, suggesting that preventing heart failure (HF) progression may also provide survival benefits. We assessed a novel classification based on echocardiographic left ventricular (LV) reverse remodelling and the ...
Anna Zsofia Toth+8 more
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A survey of perioperative medicine services with a focus on provision for older surgical patients in the UK and Republic of Ireland: SNAP-3. [PDF]
Swarbrick CJ+9 more
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Abstract Aims Functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR) associated with degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) accentuates the severity of heart failure and is a marker of poor prognosis. Little is known about FTR associated with asymptomatic DMR. Methods and results The study included 1249 asymptomatic patients with moderate or severe DMR from the ...
Christophe Tribouilloy+16 more
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Expert Consensus on Ocular Safety During Laser Procedures: A Practical Guide to Eye Safety by a Panel of Dermatologist Laser Surgeons and Ophthalmologists. [PDF]
Kesty K+4 more
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Preoperative care of Polypoid exposed mucosal template in bladder exstrophy: the role of high-barrier plastic wraps in reducing inflammation and polyp size. [PDF]
Sabetkish N+2 more
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In the context of patients with severe heart failure, it is crucial to ensure adequate preconditioning before considering the implantation of dLVAD. Although several types of mechanical circulatory assist devices are available and all offer a significant advantage, the present study suggests that the higher the flow rate provided by the Impella®, the ...
Marta L. Medina+32 more
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Preoperative chlorhexidine mouthwash can reduce the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications in elderly patients undergoing general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. [PDF]
Wang M+5 more
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