Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialCoronary revascularization: a procedure in transition from on-pump to off-pump? The role of glucose-insulin-potassium revisited in a randomized, placebo-controlled study.
To investigate an optimized glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) solution regimen as an alternate myocardial protective strategy in off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OP-CAB) surgery and as a supplement to conventional coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). ⋯ GIK solution therapy achieved NEFA suppression and an insignificant trend toward reduced biochemical parameters of ischemic injury in OP-CAB surgery and CPB groups, but no major clinical benefit (perioperative myocardial infarction, intensive care unit length of stay, or hospital length of stay) was shown after elective CABG surgery in low-risk patients. Compared with CPB, OP-CAB surgery significantly reduced ischemic injury and postoperative infections.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2002
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialPredicting the depth of insertion of left-sided double-lumen endobronchial tubes.
To analyze the parameters that predict the depth of insertion of a left-sided double-lumen tube (DLT) and to assess the accuracy of the parameters after intubation. ⋯ The ideal depth of insertion of the left-sided DLT correlated significantly with patients' height and clavicular-to-carinal distance of the trachea. The best regression line enabled the left-sided DLT to be placed in an acceptable position without complications nearly 80% of the time.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2002
Comparative Study Clinical TrialSevoflurane metabolite production in a small cohort of coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients.
To determine hepatic and renal effects of hexafluoroisopropanol in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery under sevoflurane anesthesia. ⋯ The serum level of hexafluoroisopropanol after 0.5 MAC of sevoflurane anesthesia does not aggravate hepatic and renal functions.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2002
Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialDifferential effects of aprotinin and tranexamic acid on endotoxin desensitization of blood cells induced by circulation through an isolated extracorporeal circuit.
To compare the effects of aprotinin and tranexamic acid on blood cytokine secretion induced by the circulation of blood through an isolated extracorporeal circuit. ⋯ These results show that aprotinin, but not tranexamic acid, modulates the inflammatory response by reducing the IL-8 secretion of blood cells activated by contact with foreign surfaces.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2002
Comparative StudyDoes intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography predict pulmonary valve dysfunction during the Ross procedure?
To determine the value of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography for the assessment of the pulmonary valve anatomy and the pulmonary autograft performance in patients undergoing the Ross procedure. ⋯ Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography allows assessment of autograft performance after implantation. This method is not helpful, however, in detecting pulmonary valve anatomic anomalies.