Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comparative StudyImmediate extubation after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery in 1,196 consecutive patients: feasibility, safety and predictors of when not to attempt it.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of immediate extubation (ultrafast-track anesthesia [UFTA]) in the operating room, and the predictors of when not to attempt it in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery (OPCAB). ⋯ UFTA is feasible and safe in most patients undergoing OPCAB surgery. Baseline and intraoperative data predicted when immediate extubation should not be attempted.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comment Letter Review Comparative StudyTranscatheter aortic valve implantation for high-risk patients does not reduce mortality compared with predicted.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comment Letter Meta Analysis Comparative StudyLevosimendan does not reduce mortality in cardiac surgery.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comparative StudyA comparison of the effect of aprotinin and ε-aminocaproic acid on renal function in children undergoing cardiac surgery.
To assess the incidence of renal injury among pediatric patients who received aprotinin while undergoing cardiac surgery compared with those who received ε-aminocaproic acid (EACA). ⋯ In this retrospective study, the authors observed a higher odds of AKI for aprotinin usage compared with EACA, suggesting that the known concern for adults with adverse kidney effects with aprotinin is also appropriate for pediatric patients.