abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the predictive value of 2 established risk models for surgical mortality in a contemporary cohort of patients undergoing repair of acute type-A aortic dissection. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. SETTING:Single tertiary care hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Seventy-nine con...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Yu PJ,Cassiere HA,Kohn N,Dellis SL,Manetta F,Esposito RA,Hartman AR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the cardioprotective effect of the continuous administration of dexmedetomidine using serum cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and creatine kinase MB (CK-MB) concentrations as biomarkers during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) surgery. DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, parallel-group co...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Chi X,Liao M,Chen X,Zhao Y,Yang L,Luo A,Yang H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mortality and morbidity of acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery still remain high. The authors undertook the present study to evaluate the utility of early postoperative urinary albumin (uAlb) as a diagnostic marker for predicting occurrence of AKI and its severity in pediatric patients undergoing ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Sugimoto K,Toda Y,Iwasaki T,Shimizu K,Kanazawa T,Muto N,Kawase H,Morimatsu H,Morita K,Maeshima Y,Mori K,Sano S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare paravertebral block under thoracoscopy with wound infiltration at an early stage after video-assisted thoracic lobectomy surgery. DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. SETTING:A single-center university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Patients scheduled for video-ass...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Zhang X,Shu L,Lin C,Yang P,Zhou Y,Wang Q,Wu Y,Xu X,Cui X,Lin X,Jin L,Li T

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the prevalence of and risk factors for inadvertent hypothermia after procedures performed with procedural sedation and analgesia in a cardiac catheterization laboratory. DESIGN:A single-center, prospective observational study. SETTING:A tertiary-care private hospital in Australia. PARTICIPANTS...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Conway A,Kennedy W,Sutherland J

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether or not a positive fluid balance masks acute kidney injury (AKI) and is associated with adverse outcomes after cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. SETTING:Tertiary university-affiliated metropolitan hospital: single center. PARTICIPANTS:Three thousand two hundred seven consecut...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Moore E,Tobin A,Reid D,Santamaria J,Paul E,Bellomo R

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether or not perioperative administration of sodium bicarbonate had a preventive effect on cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) as shown in randomized controlled trials. DESIGN:The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using MEDLI...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Kim JH,Kim HJ,Kim JY,Ahn Hs,Ahn IM,Choe WJ,Lim CH

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of ventilatory mode, injectate temperature, and clinical situation on the precision of cardiac output measurements. DESIGN:Randomized, prospective observational study. SETTING:Single university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Forty patients undergoing planned cardiac surgery, receiving a ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Kirkeby-Garstad I,Trønnes H,Stenseth R,Sellevold OF,Aadahl P,Skogvoll E

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the success and complication rates of a single center's multidisciplinary approach to transvenous lead extraction. SETTING:One university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:One hundred ninety-five patients scheduled for transvenous lead extraction. INTERVENTIONS:A multidisciplinary approach to transvenous ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Maus TM,Shurter J,Nguyen L,Birgersdotter-Green U,Pretorius V

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To characterize the longitudinal hemostatic profile during adult ECMO using point-of-care tests (POCT) for coagulation and to compare these parameters to standard laboratory tests. In addition, the clinicians' responses during bleeding episodes using available information were compared to a POCT-based respon...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Nair P,Hoechter DJ,Buscher H,Venkatesh K,Whittam S,Joseph J,Jansz P

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Clinical handover is a critical moment in patient care. The authors tested the hypothesis that handover of anesthesia care is associated with increased mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. DESIGN:This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study of prospectively collected data. ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Hudson CC,McDonald B,Hudson JK,Tran D,Boodhwani M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mesenteric ischemia is still a fatal event after cardiac procedures. No adequate intraoperative methods are available to monitor the gastrointestinal mucosal microcirculation in real-time conditions. The aim of the study was to assess a newly designed microprobe using laser Doppler flowmetry and remission sp...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Kiessling AH,Reyher C,Philipp M,Beiras-Fernandez A,Moritz A

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Because of its invasive nature, debated effect on patient outcome, and the development of alternative hemodynamic monitoring technologies, the intraoperative use of the pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) has significantly decreased. The authors conducted a survey of the members of the Society of Cardiovascular A...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Judge O,Ji F,Fleming N,Liu H

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the best predictors of successful extubation after cardiac surgery, by modifying the rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) based on patients' anthropometric parameters. DESIGN:Single-center prospective observational study. SETTING:Two general intensive care units at a s...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Takaki S,Kadiman SB,Tahir SS,Ariff MH,Kurahashi K,Goto T

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Two types of material are used to manufacture double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs): Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and silicon. PVC DLTs (Broncho-Cath) and silicon DLTs (Silbroncho) not only differ in material, but also subtly differ in structure. The goal of this study was to determine whether the incidences of ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Jeon J,Lee K,Ahn G,Lee J,Hwang W

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Parameters such as central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) are used increasingly to monitor adequate hemodynamic treatment. However, it still remains challenging to identify patients with assumed adequate circulatory status quantified by ScvO2 who suffer from macro- and microcirculatory hypoperfusion. The au...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Habicher M,von Heymann C,Spies CD,Wernecke KD,Sander M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of MR progression after single-lung transplant as a significant contributor to postoperative respiratory failure is reported. Pre-existing MR may progress due to the decompressive effects of lung transplantation on RV dimension and consequent alteration of MV geometry. This case highlights the importance of int...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： McCartney SL,Colin BJ,Duane Davis R,Del Rio JM,Swaminathan M

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acute kidney injury is a serious complication after cardiac surgery. Although it resolves in most cases, a significant portion of patients persistently have raised creatinine values at hospital discharge. These patients are at greater risk for developing chronic kidney disease and mortality. Therefore, the pr...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Ge Ng RR,Huey Chew ST,Liu W,Kah Ti L

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Postcardiopulmonary bypass hemorrhage remains a serious complication of cardiac surgery. Given concerns regarding adverse effects of blood product transfusion and limited efficacy of current antifibrinolytics, procoagulant medications, including recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) and factor eight inhibitor bypa...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Rao VK,Lobato RL,Bartlett B,Klanjac M,Mora-Mangano CT,Soran PD,Oakes DA,Hill CC,van der Starre PJ

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the determination of stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO) using 2-dimensional (2D) versus 3-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:Tertiary care university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:35 patients without structural valve abnormal...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Montealegre-Gallegos M,Mahmood F,Owais K,Hess P,Jainandunsing JS,Matyal R

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Whereas it is established that endothelin-1 elicits sustained deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), presently it remains unknown whether the inhaled administration of the dual ETA and ETB antagonist tezosentan prevents the development of pulmonary endothelial dy...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Mommerot A,Denault AY,Dupuis J,Carrier M,Perrault LP

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between general (GA), regional (RA), and local (LA) anesthetic techniques with respect to the development of delirium after vascular surgery. The authors hypothesized that patients undergoing GA for vascular surgery would have a higher incidence of ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Ellard L,Katznelson R,Wasowicz M,Ashworth A,Carroll J,Lindsay T,Djaiani G

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the present study, the authors have investigated whether rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) could predict thrombocytopenia and hypofibrinogenemia in cardiac surgery using the clot amplitude after 5 minutes (A5). Another parameter, PLTEM, in which the contribution of fibrinogen is eliminated by subtract...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Olde Engberink RH,Kuiper GJ,Wetzels RJ,Nelemans PJ,Lance MD,Beckers EA,Henskens YM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is as effective as hypothermic CPB in terms of cardiac protection (cTnI level) and outcome in patients with valvular heart disease. DESIGN:Prospective randomized study. SETTING:A tertiary cardiothoracic referral ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Lomivorotov VV,Shmirev VA,Efremov SM,Ponomarev DN,Moroz GB,Shahin DG,Kornilov IA,Shilova AN,Lomivorotov VN,Karaskov AM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bleeding into the chest is a major cause of blood transfusion and adverse outcomes following cardiac surgery. The authors investigated predictors of bleeding following cardiac surgery to identify potentially correctable factors. DESIGN:Data were retrieved from the medical records of patients undergoing card...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Dixon B,Reid D,Collins M,Newcomb AE,Rosalion A,Yap CH,Santamaria JD,Campbell DJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced platelet aggregation measured by single-platelet count testing and postoperative blood loss in clopidogrel-treated patients with acute coronary syndromes undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). DESIGN:Prospective observati...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Dalén M,van der Linden J,Holm M,Lindvall G,Ivert T

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidental moderate mitral regurgitation (MR) in patients presenting for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is not only common but also probably adversely affects clinical outcome. The echocardiographic evaluation of incidental MR must be comprehensive and integrated, as it remains a cornerstone in management deci...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Ramakrishna H,Ghadimi K,Augoustides JGT

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of static, volumetric, and dynamic parameters of cardiac preload to predict volume responsiveness during one-lung ventilation (OLV). DESIGN:Prospective experimental study. SETTING:Laboratory of the animal facility of the University Medical Center Hamburg-Ep...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Trepte CJ,Haas SA,Nitzschke R,Salzwedel C,Goetz AE,Reuter DA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To re-evaluate the effects of perioperative beta-blockade on mortality and major outcomes after surgery. DESIGN:A meta-analysis of parallel randomized, controlled trials published in English. SETTING:A university-based electronic search. PARTICIPANTS:Patients undergoing surgery. INTERVENTIONS:Two interven...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Guay J,Ochroch EA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In a variety of experimental models, propofol has been shown to protect the brain. It was hypothesized that a clinically achievable high dose of propofol would induce cerebral protective effects in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The authors investigated the effects of ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Ma G,Chen J,Meng X,Deng L,Gao Y,Meng J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors compared thoracic epidural with ON-Q infiltrating catheters in patients having open thoracotomy to determine whether one method better relieves postoperative pain and would allow earlier discharge from the hospital and, hence, cost savings. DESIGN:Retrospective chart review. SETTING:University h...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Gebhardt R,Mehran RJ,Soliz J,Cata JP,Smallwood AK,Feeley TW

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The long-term use of milrinone is associated with increased mortality in chronic heart failure. A recent meta-analysis suggested that it might increase mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The authors conducted an updated meta-analysis of randomized trials in patients undergoing cardiac surgery t...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Majure DT,Greco T,Greco M,Ponschab M,Biondi-Zoccai G,Zangrillo A,Landoni G

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the pretreatment effect of simvastatin on spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury. DESIGN:Prospective, interventional study. SETTING:University research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-five male Sprague-Dawley rats. INTERVENTIONS:Rats were treated with oral simvastatin...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Hwang J,Han JI,Han S

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Doppler assessment of diastolic dysfunction (DD) is not part of a standard comprehensive intraoperative echocardiographic examination. Although the reasons may be many, the lack of a simplified algorithm for the assessment of DD specific to the perioperative arena, the implications of this diagnosis on clinical ca...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Mahmood F,Jainandunsing J,Matyal R

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether exogenous surfactant therapy may be useful in adult patients with acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome, using a meta-analysis of published clinical trials. DESIGN:A comprehensive literature search was performed to identify all randomized clinical trials examining the e...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Meng H,Sun Y,Lu J,Fu S,Meng Z,Scott M,Li Q

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although failure to achieve an adequate activated coagulation time (ACT) after full heparinization before cardiopulmonary bypass often is attributed to antithrombin (AT) deficiency, it remains unclear if this is a causative mechanism of decreased heparin responsiveness. Therefore, the authors determined the r...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Bosch YP,Weerwind PW,Nelemans PJ,Maessen JG,Mochtar B

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between blood component transfusions and the incidence of major postoperative infections in patients undergoing esophageal resection surgery. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Single academic tertiary referral center. PARTICIPANTS:All patients who underwent esophagectomy...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Subramanian A,Berbari EF,Brown MJ,Allen MS,Alsara A,Kor DJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors hypothesized that bioimpedance cardiography measured by the Endotracheal Cardiac Output Monitor (ECOM; ConMed, Utica, NY) is a convenient and reliable method for both cardiac index (CI) assessment and prediction in fluid responsiveness. DESIGN:A prospective observational study. SETTING:A teachi...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Fellahi JL,Fischer MO,Rebet O,Massetti M,Gérard JL,Hanouz JL

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between postoperative central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO(2)) and arterial lactate with outcome after cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:University-affiliated tertiary care hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Patients after coronary artery bypass and/or valve s...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Hu BY,Laine GA,Wang S,Solis RT

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors conducted a review of randomized controlled trials to identify advantages in clinically relevant outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with remifentanil. DESIGN:Meta-analysis. SETTING:Hospitals. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 1,473 patients from 16 randomized trials. INTERVENTIONS:None. ME...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Greco M,Landoni G,Biondi-Zoccai G,Cabrini L,Ruggeri L,Pasculli N,Giacchi V,Sayeg J,Greco T,Zangrillo A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00