Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2022
Observational StudyAssociation Between Preoperative Statin Exposure and Acute Kidney Injury in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery.
The existing literature has shown conflicting results regarding the association between preoperative statin exposure and the risk of postoperative cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI). ⋯ Preoperative statin exposure was associated with all stages of postoperative CSA-AKI and stage 3 CSA-AKI.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2022
Rotational Thromboelastometry-Guided Transfusion Protocol to Reduce Allogeneic Blood Transfusion in Proximal Aortic Surgery With Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest.
To determine the impact of a rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM)-guided transfusion protocol on the use of blood products, patient outcomes, coagulation factor concentrates, and costs. ⋯ The implementation of a ROTEM-guided transfusion protocol might have the potential to decrease blood product transfusion and may improve patient outcomes.