Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2014
Propofol and Fentanyl Take Longer for Induction of Anesthesia in Aortic Regurgitation: A Case-Controlled Prospective Study.
This study was conducted to determine if induction time of anesthesia in patients with aortic regurgitation (AR) is different from patients with a normal aortic valve (AV). ⋯ The authors concluded that there was a significant prolongation of the induction time of anesthesia and the need of larger doses of propofol and fentanyl by slow intravenous infusion regimen in patients with AR compared with patients with a competent aortic valve.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2014
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of Adding Statins Before Surgery on Mortality and Major Morbidity: A Meta-analysis.
To re-evaluate the effects of adding a statin before surgery on mortality at 30 days and at 1 year and on major morbidity at 0-30 days. ⋯ Adding a statin before a high risk cardiac procedure reduces the 0-30 days' risk of myocardial infarction.