Adult Cardiac Surgery Down, Outcomes Worse During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to sharp drops in adult cardiac surgery volume and worse patient outcomes.
Surgery
Music May Reduce Postoperative Heart Surgery Anxiety, Pain
Listening to recorded music is associated with a significant reduction in anxiety and pain following cardiac surgery.
Women Less Likely to Undergo Guideline-Concordant CABG
Female sex is associated with lower odds of undergoing guideline-concordant revascularization.
Bupivacaine Injections Reduce Pleural and Mediastinal Drain Pain
The researchers conducted a chart review of prospectively collected data to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of an innovative technique of pleural and mediastinal drain injections.
Novel Therapy Fast-Tracked for GI Dysfunction in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery
The designation is based on positive topline data from a phase 2 study of 120 adults following open-heart surgery.
Heparin, von Willebrand Factor Interaction to Predict Bleeding During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Predicting bleeding during cardiopulmonary bypass is complex and not captured by tests, including measuring von Willebrand factor interaction.
Cardiac Risk Assessment Low After Noncardiac Surgery
Perioperative cardiac risk assessment is low among participants undergoing noncardiac surgery.
Venous Thromboembolism Risk With Orthopedic Surgery in Thrombophilia
Patients with thrombophilia demonstrate an elevated risk for venous thromboembolism after undergoing orthopedic surgery.
Age and Previous Cardiac Surgery Increases Mortality Risk in Infective Endocarditis Surgery
Study authors assessed the association between mortality and age, history of cardiac surgery, and other risk factors in patients undergoing surgery for infective endocarditis.
Coagulation Monitoring During Cardiac Surgery Using a Novel Hand-Held Optical Sensor
A novel optical sensor accurately measures anticoagulation and global hemostasis in patients during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
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