Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2024
Observational StudyThe Clinical Significance of Unplanned Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Aortic Root Replacement.
Unexpected coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is occasionally required during aortic root replacement (ARR). However, the impact of unplanned CABG remains unknown. ⋯ Unplanned CABG occurred in 4.3% of patients during ARR, but was not associated with operative mortality or long-term mortality. A small body surface area was a factor associated with unplanned CABG.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2024
Multicenter StudyApnea Testing Practice to Increase Baseline PaCO2 and Frequency of Blood Gas Analyses.
To study the influence of the initial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) and frequency of blood gas analyses on the positivity rate and safety of apnea testing (AT). ⋯ Increasing the baseline PaCO2 and doing more blood gas analyses can significantly shorten the time needed for AT and improve the AT positivity rate.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2024
Outcomes of Aortomitral Continuity Reconstruction During Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement.
To describe outcomes of reconstruction of the aortomitral continuity (AMC) during concomitant aortic and mitral valve replacement (ie, the "Commando" procedure). ⋯ Although short-term postoperative morbidity and mortality were found to be higher for patients undergoing the Commando procedure, AMC reconstruction may be equally durable in the long term.