Articles: postoperative-complications.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2024
Observational StudyFrequency and Outcome of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Following Mitral Valve Replacement for Mitral Stenosis.
To determine the frequency and outcome of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in terms of in-hospital and 30-day mortality and morbidity after mitral valve replacement (MVR). ⋯ Postoperative atrial fibrillation, Mitral stenosis, Mitral valve replacement.
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Journal of neurosurgery · Oct 2024
Risk assessment of early therapeutic anticoagulation following cranial surgery: an institutional case series.
Postoperative thrombotic complications represent a unique challenge in cranial neurosurgery as primary treatment involves therapeutic anticoagulation. The decision to initiate therapy and its timing is nuanced, as surgeons must balance the risk of catastrophic intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). With limited existing evidence to guide management, current practice patterns are subjective and inconsistent. The authors assessed their experience with early therapeutic anticoagulation (≤ 7 days postoperatively) initiation for thrombotic complications in neurosurgical patients undergoing cranial surgery to better understand the risks of catastrophic ICH. ⋯ The incidence of catastrophic ICH was significantly increased when anticoagulation was initiated within 48 hours of cranial surgery. Patients undergoing intra-axial exploration during their index surgery were at higher risk of a catastrophic ICH.