Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2009
Focused cardiovascular ultrasound performed by anesthesiologists in the perioperative period: feasible and alters patient management.
The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and effects on perioperative management of a focused transthoracic echocardiogram performed by anesthesiologists. ⋯ Anesthesiologists with a cardiac and echocardiography background can successfully perform a FoCUS in almost all patients when indicated, which provides valuable new diagnostic information guiding changes in perioperative management in the majority of patients.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2009
Epidemiology of deep sternal wound infection in cardiac surgery.
The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and predictors of deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) in a contemporary cohort of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The early and late outcomes of patients with this complication also were analyzed. ⋯ DSWI remains a rare but devastating complication and is associated with significant comorbidity, increased hospital mortality, and reduced long-term survival.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2009
Increased preoperative white blood cell count predicts postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery.
To better understand the relationship between humoral and cellular markers of inflammation and postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF). ⋯ In this cohort of patients undergoing CABG surgery, preoperative leukocytosis was a significant predictor of AF independent of CRP.