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This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of the beating heart method for heart transplantation using donors deceased after circulatory death (DCD). Conducted on
This study assessed the safety of an early chest tube removal (CTR) protocol on the first postoperative day in an enhanced recovery after surgery
This study evaluates three arterial catheter placement strategies (Radial Short, Radial Long, and Brachial Long) for hemodynamic monitoring in cardiac surgery. Conducted at a
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) emerges as a crucial lifesaver in critical care for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. This review delves into
This study examines the impact of the time difference between cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic cross-clamping on complications after coronary artery bypass grafting. Analyzing data
This study compared minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIAVR) to conventional approaches (CAVR) in 203 obese patients, using propensity-matched analysis to ensure comparability. Results
This study evaluates a quality-improvement intervention aimed at standardizing cardiotomy suction practices during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), promoting cessation before protamine administration. Involving
This study investigates the impact of pulsatile and non-pulsatile cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) techniques on cerebral perfusion in coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries. Using near-infrared
This study analyzes the outcomes of endoscopic mitral valve surgery (MVS) in 756 patients, focusing on those aged ≥75. Despite the elderly patients’ increased
This study explores the clinical and functional outcomes related to pulmonary complications in patients post-coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It contrasts the recovery of
This editorial emphasizes the critical role of statistical analysis in pediatric cardiac surgery, highlighting how surgeons can use statistical tools to improve patient outcomes.
This study explores the use of transcranial Doppler (TCD) for detecting cerebral microemboli during cardiac surgery and its correlation with difficulties in separating from
