Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2005
Comment Letter Historical ArticleOff-pump coronary artery surgery--a century in the making!
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2005
Comparative Study Clinical TrialIntraoperative glucose control in diabetic and nondiabetic patients during cardiac surgery.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate intraoperative glucose control. ⋯ Adequate glycemic control can be achieved in most diabetics during cardiac surgery using a modified insulin clamp technique provided initial glucose is <300 mg/dL.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2005
Case ReportsTransesophageal echocardiography-related gastrointestinal complications in cardiac surgical patients.
The aim of this audit was to determine the incidence of major gastrointestinal (GI) complications associated with intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in adult cardiac surgical patients in this institution. ⋯ The incidence of major GI complications attributed to TEE in this group of cardiac surgical patients was higher than previously reported. Late presentation was more common than early presentation. Previous studies that have not included late presentations may have underestimated the true incidence of major GI complications related to TEE.