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Albumin Infusion and Blood Loss after Cardiac Surgery

April 28, 2023 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor

This double-blind, randomized study compared albumin to Ringer’s acetate for volume resuscitation. The results showed that the group that was perioperatively administered albumin had a greater blood loss and higher UDBP compared to those who...

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Albumin Infusion and Blood Loss after Cardiac Surgery

April 28, 2023 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor

This double-blind, randomized study compared albumin to Ringer’s acetate for volume resuscitation. The results showed that the group that was perioperatively administered albumin had a greater blood loss and higher...

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ERAS Recorded Webinar: “Controversies in Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery”

April 25, 2022 | Daniel Engelman…

On April 22, 2022, ERAS and CTSNet collaborated to bring you this is a dynamic, one-hour interactive session with leading ERAS experts who discussed three current controversies in enhanced recovery...

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Root Dilatation Is More Malignant Than Ascending Aortic Dilation

September 12, 2021 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor

The Yale database of 1162 patients with ascending aortic aneurysms was queried. Analysis suggested root dilatation was more significant in predicting adverse events than mid -ascending aortic dilatation, with short...

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Management of Antithrombotic Therapy After Acute Coronary Syndromes

April 9, 2021 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor

This review nicely summarizes the recommendations for antithrombotic therapy in the setting of acute coronary syndromes. In a section relevant to cardiac surgeons, they suggest that patients who undergo CABG...

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Anatomical and Clinical Predictors of Valve Dysfunction and Aortic Dilation in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease

March 18, 2018 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor

The authors studied 852 adults with bicuspid aortic valves. The prevelance of three morphotypes was tallied. Relative fusion rates were: RL 72.9%, RN 24.1% and LN 3%. Additionally, 18.3% had...

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The Use of Preoperative Aspirin in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

January 5, 2018 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor

This is a meta-analysis of perioperative aspirin use. Preoperative aspirin use increased bleeding risk, but it did not increase the need for reexploration or red cell transfusion if the preoperative...

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Contemporary Trends in the Use and Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation

December 31, 2017 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor

The Nationwide Inpatient Sample was evaluated to assess tricupsid valve surgery. Isolated and concurrent tricuspid surgery outcomes are analyzed. The authors conclude that “surgical treatment of TR remains underused and...

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Minimally Invasive Atrial Septal Defect Repair and Redirection of the Pulmonary Venous Return

September 22, 2014 | Nicolas Brozzi…

Sinus venosus type atrial septal defects comprise around 10% of all ASD, and are frequently associated with anomalous return of pulmonary veins. Their location and associated anomalous pulmonary venous return...

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Robot-Assisted Resection of a Left Apical Schwannoma

August 12, 2014 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor

A 41-year-old female had an abnormal chest x-ray when assessed for a productive cough. A CT scan showed an apical posterior mass on the left side, and a needle biopsy...

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Repair of Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Through Ministernotomy Approach

August 4, 2014 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor…

Bicuspid aortic valve affects about one percent of the population. It is a frequent cause of aortic insufficiency, and is also associated with aortic root or ascending aortic aneurysms. Techniques...

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Repair of an Anterior Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Rupture by the Technique of Infarct Exclusion

October 6, 2009 | John Carr…

Patient Selection One of the most devastating complications of myocardial infarction is postinfarction ventricular septal rupture. The incidence is approximately 1-2% after acute myocardial infarction.1, 2 The majority of cases...

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Heart Transplant Donor Retrieval Protocol

May 24, 2008 | Edward SavageBronze Contributor

Operative Steps Upon Arrival Call transplant center to indicate arrival at the site of donor harvest. Ascertain the organs to be taken and specific plans for each donor retrieval team....

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