Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEffects of amiodarone and thoracic epidural analgesia on atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting.
This study was designed to assess the effects of a perioperative dosing regimen of amiodarone administration, high thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA), or a combination of the 2 regimens on atrial fibrillation (AF) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). ⋯ The perioperative amiodarone regimen used in this study was effective in reducing the incidence of AF after CABG while TEA was not.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialOpioid-sparing effects of diclofenac and paracetamol lead to improved outcomes after cardiac surgery.
This study assessed the analgesic efficacy, side effects, time to extubation, and oxygenation of 3 analgesic regimens after coronary artery bypass surgery using diclofenac, paracetamol, and placebo suppositories. ⋯ Diclofenac alone or with paracetamol has a significant opioid-sparing effect after CABG, producing more rapid extubation and better oxygenation.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2004
Comparative Study Clinical TrialOff-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery and postoperative pulmonary dysfunction.
To investigate how off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) affects postoperative pulmonary function when compared with on-pump CABG. ⋯ Off-pump CABG does not confer major protection from postoperative pulmonary dysfunction compared with CABG surgery with CPB. Strategies for minimizing pulmonary impairment after CABG surgery should be directed to factors other than the use of CPB.