abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that meperidine induces a dilator response in the feline pulmonary vascular bed, and to identify receptors involved in the mediation or modulation of these effects. DESIGN:Prospective vehicle controlled study. SETTING:University research laboratory. SUBJ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Kaye AD,Hoover JM,Baber SR,Ibrahim IN,Phelps J,Fields A,Baluch A,Huffman S

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to determine whether ropivacaine plus fentanyl was as effective as bupivacaine plus fentanyl in a continuous thoracic paravertebral block after posterolateral thoracotomy. DESIGN:Patients were randomly assigned in a blinded fashion to receive 1 of 2 solutions for paravertebral analges...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Navlet MG,Garutti I,Olmedilla L,Pérez-Peña JM,San Joaquin MT,Martinez-Ragues G,Gomez-Caro L

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate whether isoflurane, a known negative lusitropic agent, exacerbates diastolic dysfunction in patients with preexisting impaired relaxation. DESIGN:Prospective, experimental study. SETTING:Single-institution, university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Twenty-five patients ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Neuhäuser C,Müller M,Welters I,Scholz S,Kwapisz MM

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) on the comparison of simultaneous measurements of cardiac output via pulmonary arterial and transpulmonary thermodilution (PiCCO; Pulsion Medical Systems, Munich, Germany). DESIGN:Prospective. SETTINGS:University researc...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Janda M,Scheeren TW,Bajorat J,Westphal B,Vagts DA,Pohl B,Popescu C,Hofmockel R

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to assess the use of 100% oxygen or 50% oxygen in air or nitrous oxide after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on atelectasis, as evidenced by the oxygenation index (PaO2/F(I)O2), after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized clinical study. SETTING:Uni...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Sinha PK,Neema PK,Unnikrishnan KP,Varma PK,Jaykumar K,Rathod RC

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the anesthetic management for percutaneous transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect (VSD) with an Amplatzer asymmetric occluder device and to highlight the hemodynamic effects and potential complications associated with its delivery. DESIGN:Retrospective review of prospecti...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Kapoor MC,Sharma S,Sharma VK,Dugal JS,Singh C

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus is a growing problem in intensive care units (ICUs). The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus isolates in a cardiac surgical ICU over a 5-year period and to determine the risk factors and outcome of this condition. ME...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Zangrillo A,Landoni G,Fumagalli L,Bove T,Bellotti F,Sottocorna O,Roberti A,Marino G

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and significance of abnormal hepatic Doppler venous flow velocities as signs of an abnormal right ventricular filling pattern before cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Retrospective and prospective validation study. SETTING:Tertiary care hospital. PARTICIPANTS:...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Carricart M,Denault AY,Couture P,Limoges P,Babin D,Levesque S,Fortier A,Pellerin M,Tardif JC,Buithieu J

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the present study was to examine resource utilization in octogenarians undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and compare it with usage in their younger cohorts at a tertiary care heart center. The resources examined were time to extubation, packed red blood cell transfusions, intens...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Scott BH,Seifert FC,Grimson R,Glass PS

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the anesthetic efficacy of prilocaine infiltration and a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) in cream for femoral vessel catheterization during pediatric cardiac catheterization and to evaluate whether EMLA cream application improves cannulation success. DESIGN:P...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Pirat A,Karaaslan P,Candan S,Zeyneloglu P,Varan B,Tokel K,Torgay A,Arslan G

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to determine quantitatively the effects of consumption, hemodilution, and blood loss on coagulation and fibrinolytic factor levels during cardiopulmonary bypass. DESIGN:A combination of measured levels of prothrombin, antithrombin, fibrinogen, plasminogen, and antiplasmin along...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Chandler WL

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the left ventricular lusitropic effects of epinephrine versus milrinone after cardiopulmonary bypass. DESIGN:Prospective randomized study. SETTING:Single institution, university teaching hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Adult patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafti...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Lobato EB,Willert JL,Looke TD,Thomas J,Urdaneta F

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to assess the clinical applicability of a small, handheld, portable transthoracic echocardiography device by noncardiologist intensivists. DESIGN:Prospective, observational study. After 10 one-hour tutorials, intensivists performed a limited transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) (2-4 v...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Manasia AR,Nagaraj HM,Kodali RB,Croft LB,Oropello JM,Kohli-Seth R,Leibowitz AB,DelGiudice R,Hufanda JF,Benjamin E,Goldman ME

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a direct-acting arterial dilator, sodium nitroprusside, to an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker, phenoxybenzamine, in infants with congenital heart defects undergoing cardiac repairs on cardiopulmonary bypass. DESIGN:A prospective, multicenter, observa...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Motta P,Mossad E,Toscana D,Zestos M,Mee R

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Tricuspid valve annular dilation is associated with persistent tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR) after cardiac surgery. The purpose of this study is to compare assessment of the tricuspid valve annulus from 4 different echocardiographic windows. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Single tertiary care hospit...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Maslow AD,Schwartz C,Singh AK

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of propofol confer benefit in adult patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting. DESIGN:Prospective, blinded, randomized, controlled clinical investigation. SETTING:Single-center, university teaching hospital and academic...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Corcoran TB,Engel A,Sakamoto H,O'Callaghan-Enright S,O'Donnell A,Heffron JA,Shorten G

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors investigated the feasibility of an online sampling and display of LV flow-area loops for the determination of LV elastance and preload-recruitable stroke work (PRSW). Automated LV area measurements by echocardiography may be combined with flow velocity measurements in the internal carotid artery t...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Broscheit JA,Greim CA,Kessler M,Weidemann F,Roewer N

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hospital CEOs are concerned about more than just cost of services to their patients. The advancement of patient car along with maintaining or improving patient safety are also key elements to the CEO, to limit patient risks, hospital liability, and negative public relations. The CEO is accountable to the hospital staf...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Morgan TO

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Postoperative atrial tachyarrhythmias (POATs) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are reported in 11% to 40% of patients. Several etiologic factors are mentioned. Prophylactic intervention with sotalol is reported to reduce the incidence of POAT. The authors studied the effect of magnesium chloride (...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Geertman H,van der Starre PJ,Sie HT,Beukema WP,van Rooyen-Butijn M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compared the efficacy of aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid in reducing postoperative blood loss, as well as blood and blood product requirements in children with cyanotic congenital heart disease. DESIGN:A prospective randomized study. SETTING:Cardiac center of a tertiary care, referral hospi...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Chauhan S,Das SN,Bisoi A,Kale S,Kiran U

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The agreement between cardiac output measurements via pulmonary artery thermodilution (CO[PA]) and transpulmonary aortic thermodilution (CO[AT]) during one-lung ventilation was studied. DESIGN:Animal study with repeated simultaneous measurements comparing 2 cardiac output measurement techniques. SETTING:Exp...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Hüter L,Schwarzkopf K,Preussler NP,Gaser E,Schubert H,Karzai W,Schreiber T

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Perioperative treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass is still controversial. Using ACE inhibitors during cardiac surgery might be associated with an increased risk of critical hypotensive episodes. On the other hand, ACE inhibitors could h...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Kwapisz MM,Müller M,Schindler E,Demir S,Veit M,Roth P,Hempelmann G

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The actions of volatile anesthetics on left ventricular (LV) function in normal and failing hearts have been previously evaluated, but the effects of these agents on left atrial (LA) function in the presence of LV dysfunction are unknown. The hypothesis was tested that isoflurane alters LA mechanics evaluated...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Kehl F,Ladisa JF Jr,Hettrick DA,Kersten JR,Warltier DC,Pagel PS

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare dexmedetomidine-based to propofol-based sedation after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU). DESIGN:Randomized, open label. SETTING:Twenty-five centers in the United States and Canada. PARTICIPANTS:Two hundred ninety-five adults undergoing CABG surgery. I...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Herr DL,Sum-Ping ST,England M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the use of either deep intravenous sedation with propofol or light sedation with midazolam and topical anesthesia during transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and to report the incidence of respiratory complications and their management. DESIGN:Retrospective study from March 2000 through August ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Ferson D,Thakar D,Swafford J,Sinha A,Sapire K,Arens J

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare patients undergoing valve surgery through a minithoracotomy approach with a matched group undergoing conventional valve surgery. DESIGN:Control study. SETTING:University hospital, single center. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-one consecutive patients scheduled for valve surgery by minithoracotomy approach w...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： de Vaumas C,Philip I,Daccache G,Depoix JP,Lecharny JB,Enguerand D,Desmonts JM

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the accuracy of respiratory-induced systolic pressure variation and its components to detect low left ventricular preload. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:University hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Sixty-seven patients undergoing major surgery under general anesthesia. INTERVENTIONS:Transesophageal ech...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Dalibon N,Guenoun T,Journois D,Frappier J,Safran D,Fischler M

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of positive-pressure ventilation and experimentally induced pericardial effusion and tamponade on transmitral flow velocities in dogs. DESIGN:Descriptive. SETTING:University laboratory. PARTICIPANTS:Eleven tracheally intubated and mechanically ventilated dogs. INTERVENTIONS:Experi...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Faehnrich JA,Noone RB Jr,White WD,Leone BJ,Hilton AK,Sreeram GM,Mark JB

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare a remifentanil-clonidine-propofol regimen with conventional sufentanil-propofol anesthesia. DESIGN:Randomized, nonblinded trial. SETTING:A single university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Male patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. INTERVENTIONS:In the control group, anesth...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Gerlach K,Uhlig T,Hüppe M,Kraatz E,Saager L,Schmitz A,Dörges V,Schmucker P

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the degree of hemodynamic and airway compromise in infants and children undergoing anesthesia for primary cardiac tumors. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Tertiary-care, academic children's hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Patients <18 years old who had undergone anesthesia and surgery for resection ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Kussman BD,Devavaram P,Hansen DD,Dinardo JA,Forbess JM,Mehrota R,McGowan FX Jr

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a simple and reliable method for quantitating plasma glutamate concentration and apply this method to monitor systemic glutamate levels during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, a procedure associated with neurologic deficits. DESIGN:Prospective serial investigation of cardiac surgery pa...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Reynolds JD,Amory DW,Grocott HP,White WD,Newman MF

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether access to reimbursement increases anesthesiologists' use of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). DESIGN:Survey. SETTING:United States. PARTICIPANTS:Members of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, local Medicare carriers. INTERVENTIONS:None. MEASUREMENTS ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Morewood GH,Gallagher ME,Gaughan JP

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare outcomes and cost of off-pump coronary artery bypass (OP-CAB) surgery versus cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. DESIGN:Retrospective review. SETTING:A tertiary care university teaching hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Patients (n = 300) undergoing isolated CABG su...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Lee JH,Capdeville M,Marsh D,Abdelhady K,Poostizadeh A,Murrell H

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that the adult cricoid diameter is the same or less than that of the glottis. DESIGN:Prospective. SETTING:A city mortuary. PARTICIPANTS:Adult cadavers undergoing autopsy. INTERVENTIONS:After removal of the organs, the trachea was opened above the first ring to allow access to the cr...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Seymour AH,Prakash N

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study adult patients in the immediate postoperative period after cardiac surgery and determine whether cardiac output (CO) and systemic vascular resistance (SVR) are generally within normal limits and whether clinical assessment of CO provides an adequate approximation to guide treatment. DESIGN:Prospecti...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Linton RA,Linton NW,Kelly F

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify patients with poor tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) response to heparin and observe any association with increased risk of excessive coagulation activation, morbidity, or mortality. DESIGN:Prospective, observational cohort study. SETTING:University hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Patients (n = 96)...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Adams MJ,Cardigan RA,Marchant WA,Grocott MP,Mythen MG,Mutch M,Purdy G,Mackie IJ,Machin SJ

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare changes in blood flow in a grafted internal mammary artery (IMA) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in response to the administration of milrinone or nitroglycerin and to establish the effects of alpha-adrenergic stimulation. DESIGN:Randomized study. SETTING:A university medical center hospital ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Lobato EB,Janelle GM,Urdaneta F,Martin TD

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate hemodynamic effects of sternal retractor removal and sternal closure after cardiopulmonary bypass and to correlate these changes with preoperative and intraoperative variables. DESIGN:Prospective. SETTING:University hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Fifty adults undergoing cardiac surgery. MEASUREMENTS A...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Adsumelli RS,Shapiro JR,Shah PM,Martella AT,Afifi AY,Risher WB,Hicks GL

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether a decrease in cardiac output of >or=50% after vena cava clamping is associated with an increase in perioperative morbidity or mortality in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation without venovenous bypass. DESIGN:Retrospective, clinical study. PARTICIPANTS:Patients underg...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Schwarz B,Pomaroli A,Hoermann C,Margreiter R,Mair P

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the hemodynamic effects, efficacy, and safety of intravenous milrinone (M), 50 microg/kg during 10 minutes followed by 0.5 microg/kg/min, with intravenous dobutamine (D), 10 to 20 microg/kg/min, in patients with low cardiac output after cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Randomized, open-label, multicenter s...

journal_title：Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

authors： Feneck RO,Sherry KM,Withington PS,Oduro-Dominah A,European Milrinone Multicenter Trial Group.

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00