abstract：OBJECTIVES:The use of steroid therapy in cardiac surgical patients remains controversial. The aim of this clinical investigation was to determine the effect of small-dose dexamethasone therapy on patient-perceived quality of recovery (QoR) scores in elective cardiac surgical patients. In addition, the authors assessed ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Murphy GS,Sherwani SS,Szokol JW,Avram MJ,Greenberg SB,Patel KM,Wade LD,Vaughn J,Gray J

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Volatile anesthetics reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and mortality in coronary artery surgery. Recently, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guidelines suggested the use of volatile anesthetic agents for the maintenance of general anesthesia during noncardiac surgery in pati...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Zangrillo A,Testa V,Aldrovandi V,Tuoro A,Casiraghi G,Cavenago F,Messina M,Bignami E,Landoni G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, open study. The regional technique used was not blinded. SETTING:A university teaching hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-eight patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for tumor resection. INTERVENTIONS:Patients received either continuous extrapleural block or cont...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Hotta K,Endo T,Taira K,Sata N,Inoue S,Takeuchi M,Seo N,Endo S

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The authors analyze a commercially available software package capable of geometrically reconstructing the mitral valve (MV) dynamically throughout systole. DESCRIPTION:Three-dimensional echocardiography has revolutionized the understanding of MV geometry. Advanced quantification software can be used to assess ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Warraich HJ,Shahul S,Matyal R,Mahmood F

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical excellence in pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) has begun to spread around the world. The perioperative mortality for this procedure is typically under 10%. The maximal benefit from PTE is derived in those patients who have a high proximal clot bur...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Stein E,Ramakrishna H,Augoustides JG

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate sedation and anesthesia trends and practice patterns for procedures in the cardiac electrophysiology laboratory (EPL). DESIGN:A survey distributed by e-mail. SETTING:US teaching hospitals with a training program in cardiac electrophysiology. PARTICIPANTS:Cardiologists involved in procedures ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Gaitan BD,Trentman TL,Fassett SL,Mueller JT,Altemose GT

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors aimed to investigate whether immediate postoperative hypoalbuminemia could be associated with outcomes after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCAB) surgery. DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of the medical data. SETTING:Cardiac operating room and adult cardiovascular intensive care unit at ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Lee EH,Chin JH,Choi DK,Hwang BY,Choo SJ,Song JG,Kim TY,Choi IC

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prognostic implication of changes in postoperative B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentrations in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac surgery. DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected clinical data. SETTING:Cardiothoracic surgery and an intensive care...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Nozohoor S,Nilsson J,Algotsson L,Sjögren J

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Most-Care (powered by the pressure-recording analytic method [PRAM]; Vytech HealthTM, Padova, Italy) is a minimally invasive cardiac output monitoring. This system already has been studied and validated in cardiac surgery and in children. It already showed a correlation with thermodilution methods in hemodyna...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Maj G,Monaco F,Landoni G,Barile L,Nicolotti D,Pieri M,Melisurgo G,Pappalardo F,Zangrillo A

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors tested the hypothesis that patients with metabolic syndrome are more likely to develop short-term cognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. DESIGN:A prospective study. SETTING:Veterans Affairs medical center. PARTICIPANTS:Fifty-six age- and education-balanced pati...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Hudetz JA,Patterson KM,Iqbal Z,Gandhi SD,Pagel PS

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors tested the hypothesis that ischemic and desflurane-induced preconditioning are blocked by propofol. DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, vehicle-controlled study. SETTING:A university research laboratory. SUBJECTS:New Zealand white rabbits (n = 52). METHODS:Pentobarbital-anesthetized rabbits wer...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Smul TM,Stumpner J,Blomeyer C,Lotz C,Redel A,Lange M,Roewer N,Kehl F

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of JM-1232(-) on norepinephrine (10(-6) mol/L)- and high K(+) (40 mmol/L)-induced contractions in isolated human gastroepiploic arteries (GEA), and to compare them with the effects of midazolam and propofol. In addition, to investigate whether the benzodiazepine-receptor antagonist,...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Moriyama T,Tsuneyoshi I,Kanmura Y

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF), the predisposing factors, the results of treatment before discharge, and the impact on duration and costs of hospitalization. DESIGN:A prospective observational study. METHODS:Patients who underwent cardiac surgery from January 1, 2007 t...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Rostagno C,La Meir M,Gelsomino S,Ghilli L,Rossi A,Carone E,Braconi L,Rosso G,Puggelli F,Mattesini A,Stefàno PL,Padeletti L,Maessen J,Gensini GF

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study's aim was to compare response entropy (RE) and state entropy (SE) with bispectral index (BIS) electroencephalography (EEG) as an alternative cerebral monitoring tool in patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. DESIGN:Prospective, observational single-center study. SETTING:Unive...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Baulig W,Seifert B,Schmid ER,Schwarz U

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mechanical stress during one-lung ventilation (OLV) results in lung injury. This study compared the effects of mechanical ventilation, OLV, and surgical manipulation on diffuse alveolar damage (DAD) after application of different anesthetic regimens. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, controlled, blinded animal...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Kozian A,Schilling T,Röcken C,Breitling C,Hachenberg T,Hedenstierna G

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, the authors discussed criteria for diagnosing ALI; incidence, etiology, preoperative risk factors, intraoperative management, risk-reduction strategies, treatment, and prognosis. The anesthesiologist needs to maintain an index of suspicion for ALI in the perioperative period of thoracic surgery, partic...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Eichenbaum KD,Neustein SM

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Speckle tracking is an ultrasound method that assesses B-mode features to measure tissue displacement and derive deformation parameters. The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of using speckle tracking in the measurement of right ventricular (RV) longitudinal strain during cardiac surgery ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Tousignant C,Desmet M,Bowry R,Harrington AM,Cruz JD,Mazer CD

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of 0.1 microg/kg/min of fenoldopam mesylate on renal flow and central hemodynamics measured by echocardiography in hemodynamically stable patients with preserved renal function undergoing cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Experimental observational study. SETTING:S...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Meco M,Cirri S

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors performed a meta-analysis to evaluate whether levosimendan is associated with improved survival in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. DESIGN:A meta-analysis. SETTING:Hospitals. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 440 patients from 10 randomized controlled studies were included in the analysis. INTERVEN...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Landoni G,Mizzi A,Biondi-Zoccai G,Bruno G,Bignami E,Corno L,Zambon M,Gerli C,Zangrillo A

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Controversial results exist on the effects of spinal analgesia in cardiac surgery. The authors conducted a review of randomized studies to show whether there are any advantages in clinically relevant outcomes using spinal analgesia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Meta-analysis. SETTING:Multip...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Zangrillo A,Bignami E,Biondi-Zoccai GG,Covello RD,Monti G,D'Arpa MC,Messina M,Turi S,Landoni G

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and effects on perioperative management of a focused transthoracic echocardiogram performed by anesthesiologists. DESIGN:A prospective observational study of all patients having a focused cardiovascular ultrasound (FoCUS). SETTING:A single tertiary referr...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Cowie B

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary objective of this study was to analyze perioperative intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery in the authors' institution from 1995 to 2005 and to propose an explanation for changes in use over this period. A secondary objective was to assess patient varia...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Zaky SS,Hanna AH,Sakr Esa WA,Xu M,Lober C,Sessler DI,Gonzalez-Stawinski G,Savage RM,Bashour CA

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intraoperative management directed to early extubation of children undergoing cardiac surgery has been suggested as a viable alternative to prolonged postoperative mechanical ventilation. The authors evaluated the safety and efficacy of this approach in a randomized prospective trial. DESIGN:A prospective r...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Preisman S,Lembersky H,Yusim Y,Raviv-Zilka L,Perel A,Keidan I,Mishaly D

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to evaluate the hemostatic effect of tranexamic acid in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. SETTING:The Department of Anesthesiology and Cardiac Surgery, Medical Sciences University. PARTICIPANTS:One hund...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Taghaddomi RJ,Mirzaee A,Attar AS,Shirdel A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Auditory information presented during anesthesia can activate memory. Surgical stimulation may enhance memory formation. The authors' hypothesis is that implicit memory processing is not preserved during unconsciousness, even in the presence of a surgical stimulus. DESIGN:A double-blind randomized controlled...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Bejjani G,Lequeux PY,Schmartz D,Engelman E,Barvais L

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of a bolus of milrinone, 50 microg/kg, versus placebo on flow in coronary artery bypass grafts after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, double-blind study. SETTING:A university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-four patients with stable angina and left ventric...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Arbeus M,Axelsson B,Friberg O,Magnuson A,Bodin L,Hultman J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mixed venous oxygen saturation and central venous oxygen saturation are considered possible indicators of the adequacy of oxygen delivery with respect to the oxygen needs of critically ill adult and pediatric patients. The present study was aimed at validating the accuracy of a new technology (Pediasat centra...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Ranucci M,Isgrò G,De La Torre T,Romitti F,De Benedetti D,Carlucci C,Kandil H,Ballotta A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine which strategies are currently used for (anti)coagulation management and blood conservation during cardiac surgery in Canada. DESIGN:Institutional survey. SETTING:University hospital. PARTICIPANTS:All sites performing cardiac surgery in Canada. INTERVENTIONS:None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESUL...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Taneja R,Fernandes P,Marwaha G,Cheng D,Bainbridge D

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Helium produces preconditioning by activating prosurvival kinases, but the roles of reactive oxygen species (ROS) or mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate-regulated potassium (K(ATP)) channels in this process are unknown. The authors tested the hypothesis that ROS and mitochondrial K(ATP) channels mediate hel...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Pagel PS,Krolikowski JG,Pratt PF Jr,Shim YH,Amour J,Warltier DC,Weihrauch D

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of the introduction of a specialty-specific progressive care unit (PCU) on the intensive care unit (ICU) to which relatively low-acuity patients had previously been admitted. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:The thoracic (noncardiac) surgical ICU of a tertiary referral ins...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Keegan MT,Brown DR,Thieke MP,Afessa B

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the feasibility, safety, and efficacy on PaO(2)/F(I)O(2) ratio of prone positioning (PP) for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Retrospective review of information entered prospectively in the authors' database. SETTING:A private community nonteaching hospi...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Maillet JM,Thierry S,Brodaty D

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) provides a unique circumstance to study the effects of drugs on the systemic vasculature. Thus, this study was designed to evaluate the effects of sodium bicarbonate on the systemic circulation during CPB in humans. DESIGN:Randomized, double-blind study. SETTING:Tertiary care u...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Tripathi M,Singh PK,Nath SS,Singh U

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The inadequacy of heparinization during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can lead to hemostatic activation with increases in postoperative blood loss and blood product requirements after cardiac surgery. Because activated coagulation time (ACT) measurements may not be accurate during CPB, the use of a heparin man...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Slight RD,Buell R,Nzewi OC,McClelland DB,Mankad PS

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of magnesium sulfate on pain management for post-thoracotomy patients. DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, controlled clinical study. SETTING:University hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Twenty-four patients undergoing thoracotomy. INTERVENTIONS:After thoracotomy...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Ozcan PE,Tugrul S,Senturk NM,Uludag E,Cakar N,Telci L,Esen F

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors investigated the relationship between pulmonary artery and transpulmonary aortic thermodilution cardiac output measurements under conditions of increasing cardiac output (CO). DESIGN:Animal study with repeated simultaneous measurements comparing 2 cardiac output measurement techniques. SETTING:E...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Hüter L,Schwarzkopf KR,Preussler NP,Schubert H,Schreiber T

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cerebral near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) was evaluated for use in monitoring global oxygenation in adult patients after cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized clinical monitoring study. SETTING:Intensive care unit for cardiac surgery; university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:The study included 35 patie...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Dullenkopf A,Baulig W,Weiss M,Schmid ER

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study assessed the safety and efficacy of continuous venovenous hemodialysis (CVVHD) early after cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Retrospective database and medical record review. SETTING:University teaching hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-five dialysis-dependent patients who underwent cardiac surgery wit...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Nakasuji M,Nishi S,Nakasuji K,Hamaoka N,Ikeshita K,Asada A

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of systemic CPB temperature on the production of the key mediators of the systemic inflammatory response to coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. DESIGN:Randomized clinical study. SETTING:University hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty patients undergoing...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Rasmussen BS,Sollid J,Knudsen L,Christensen T,Toft E,Tønnesen E

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 100% oxygen and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) in decreasing pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and transpulmonary gradient (TPG) in dilated cardiomyopathy patients being evaluated for orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT); who, despite maximal intravenous ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Mahajan A,Shabanie A,Varshney SM,Marijic J,Sopher MJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Diagnosis of perioperative myocardial infarction (P-MI) after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery traditionally relied on a combination of electrocardiographic and enzyme assay changes. Patients with Q-wave P-MIs who survive to hospital discharge have a poorer long-term prognosis. Troponin assays are ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Riedel BJ,Grattan A,Martin CB,Gal J,Shaw AD,Royston D

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00