Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jul 2020
Impact of Compliance With Components of an ERAS Pathway on the Outcomes of Anatomic VATS Pulmonary Resections.
Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program is associated with better postoperative outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of ERAS compliance (overall and to specific elements of the program) on them. ⋯ High ERAS compliance is associated with better postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing anatomic pulmonary VATS resections.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jul 2020
Socioeconomic Disparities in Carotid Revascularization Procedures.
Several studies have demonstrated healthcare disparities in postoperative outcomes after carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting, including increased hospital mortality, postoperative stroke, and readmission rates. The objective of the present study was to examine the intersectionality between race/ethnicity, insurance status, and postoperative outcomes in carotid procedures. ⋯ These results suggest that disparities in postoperative outcomes after carotid artery procedures are associated with race but not with primary insurance status. Multiple contributing factors exist, including racial inequities in prevalence of comorbidities, health literacy, and procedure type performed.