Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2023
Observational StudyThe Long-Term Impact of Diastolic Dysfunction After Routine Cardiac Surgery.
To determine the impact of diastolic dysfunction (DD) on survival after routine cardiac surgery. ⋯ These findings suggested that DD may be associated with poor short-term and long-term outcomes.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2023
Perioperative Outcomes During Double-Lung Transplantation and Retransplantation in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Monocentric Cohort Study.
Life expectancy for lung-transplant patients, especially those with cystic fibrosis (CF), is leading increasingly to more retransplantations. ⋯ Intraoperative period of retransplantation was more convoluted but had a similar ECMO profile to primary transplantation. In addition, the early postoperative period was similar.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2023
The Use of Contrast May Improve Aortic Valve Assessment During Transesophageal Echocardiography.
The Doppler profile that quantifies the degree of aortic stenosis is essential, as an inaccurate measurement can alter the surgical plan. The authors aimed to examine the level of agreement between the contrast and noncontrast methods of aortic valve sizing during intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). ⋯ This discrepancy is significant and could affect the decision to replace the aortic valve. When evaluating the aortic valve with TEE, the authors recommend using a contrast agent to improve the Doppler profile and to obtain a more accurate measurement of the aortic valve area.