Are Blood Products Routinely Required in Pediatric Heart Surgery?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00246-020-02338-7
Abstract: A restrictive blood transfusion strategy has emerged in adult cardiac surgery. However, the feasibility in children is poorly investigated. 352 consecutive patients undergoing open-heart surgery were retrospectively reviewed, excluding patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Patient… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; transfusion; blood; blood products ... See more keywords
Fluid overload independent of acute kidney injury predicts poor outcomes in neonates following congenital heart surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00467-017-3818-x
Abstract: BackgroundFluid overload (FO) is common after neonatal congenital heart surgery and may contribute to mortality and morbidity. It is unclear if the effects of FO are independent of acute kidney injury (AKI).MethodsThis was a retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; overload; congenital heart; heart surgery ... See more keywords
First paediatric cohort for the evaluation of inflammation in endomyocardial biopsies derived from congenital heart surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.10.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Endomyocardial biopsies (EMB) are the gold standard for the diagnosis of myocarditis in children and adults. The existing WHO/ISFC criteria for lymphocytic cell infiltrates by are based on the myocardium of adults. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: heart; inflammation; cohort; evaluation ... See more keywords
Trends in Long-Term Mortality After Congenital Heart Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.03.491
Abstract: BACKGROUND Congenital heart surgery has improved the survival of patients with even the most complex defects, but the long-term survival after these procedures has not been fully described. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: long term; congenital heart; heart; heart surgery ... See more keywords
Assessment of long-term cognitive dysfunction in older patients who undergo heart surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2020.12.002
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Older patients are more likely to have cognitive dysfunction, and a great proportion of patients undergone surgical procedures are older adults. Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) has been shown as a consistent complication after major… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive dysfunction; older patients; surgery; heart surgery ... See more keywords
Neuromotor performance in infants before and after early open-heart surgery and risk factors for delayed development at 6 months of age – ERRATUM
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951118002408
Abstract: The original version of this manuscript was published with a corrupted Abstract and errors in the formatting of Table 2, impacting the reader’s ability to correctly interpret the results. The corrupted Abstract contained repetition of… read more here.
Keywords: open heart; infants early; neuromotor performance; early open ... See more keywords
The effect of nursing care and follow-up for mothers of infants undergoing congenital heart surgery: a quasi-experimental study.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122002979
Abstract: Improvements in congenital heart surgery have resulted in an increasing number of infants surviving, but there remain concerns about home care and difficulties experienced by mothers. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: heart surgery; surgery; nursing; congenital heart ... See more keywords
Trisomy 18: disparities of care and outcomes in the State of Texas between 2009 and 2019.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123000215
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To perform a statewide characteristics and outcomes analysis of the Trisomy 18 (T18) population and explore the potential impact of associated congenital heart disease (CHD) and congenital heart surgery. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of… read more here.
Keywords: heart surgery; 2009 2019; congenital heart; heart ... See more keywords
The role of preoperative endocrine parameters in prediction of postoperative complication in adult patients undergoing elective heart surgery – Preliminary study
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.07.021
Abstract: Introduction The correct cost-benefit estimation and the more accurately perioperative risk evaluation is one of the more difficult task in the perioperative medicine. We wanted to study more than the obvious parameters, so we looked… read more here.
Keywords: hormone; hormone levels; study; level ... See more keywords
The Right Axillary Incision: A Potential New Standard of Care for Selected Congenital Heart Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2018.02.011
Abstract: Although the median sternotomy has been the traditional approach for congenital heart surgery, young patients and their families often find the midline scar to be cosmetically unappealing. At our center, a right transverse axillary incision… read more here.
Keywords: heart surgery; congenital heart; axillary incision; incision ... See more keywords
Impact of Accredited Training Programs in Congenital Heart Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2020.04.003
Abstract: Historically, training in congenital heart surgery was variable and followed 1 of 3 pathways: residents identified during the primary training process were given the opportunity for a career training position within their own or other… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; congenital cardiac; training; congenital heart ... See more keywords