The Future of Open Heart Surgery in the Era of Robotic and Minimal Surgical Interventions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.05.170
Abstract: It has been over two decades since the very first robotic cardiac surgery was performed. Over the years, there has been an increase in the demand for less invasive cardiac surgical techniques. Developments in technology… read more here.
Keywords: open heart; heart; future open; cardiac 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
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951118001622
Abstract: Abstract Background Early identification of infants with CHD at heightened risk of developmental delays can inform surveillance priorities. This study investigated pre-operative and post-operative neuromotor performance in infants undergoing open-heart surgery, and their developmental status… read more here.
Keywords: risk; neuromotor performance; age; open heart ... 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
Simple open-heart surgery protocol for sickle-cell disease patients: a retrospective cohort study comparing patients undergoing mitral valve surgery
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac205
Abstract: Abstract OBJECTIVES Sickle-cell disease (SCD) patients are considered to be at high risk from open-heart surgery. This study assessed the role of a simple sickling-prevention protocol. METHODS Perioperative non-specific and SCD-specific morbidity and 30-day mortality… read more here.
Keywords: heart surgery; open heart; surgery; scd ... See more keywords
Preventing sternal wound infections after open-heart surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/01.nurse.0000511807.60464.ed
Abstract: SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS are one of the most frequent postoperative complications for all surgical patients.1,2 A serious complication of open-heart surgery (OHS), sternal wound infections (SWIs) are linked to high mortality and morbidity.3 Preventing SWIs… read more here.
Keywords: open heart; heart surgery; wound infections; sternal wound ... See more keywords
Effect of audiovisual media-based nursing information on environmental stress, anxiety, and uncertainty in patients undergoing open-heart surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033001
Abstract: Patients with heart disease often feel helpless and anxious because of illnesses in their vital organs. Unfamiliar environment of the intensive care unit is another factor that increases patient anxiety. This study developed audiovisual media-based… read more here.
Keywords: information; open heart; surgery; group ... See more keywords
Wearable-Based Assessment of Heart Rate Response to Physical Stressors in Patients After Open-Heart Surgery With Frailty
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DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2023.3244005
Abstract: Due to frailty, cardiac rehabilitation in older patients after open-heart surgery must be carefully tailored, thus calling for informative and convenient tools to assess the effectiveness of exercise training programs. The study investigates whether heart… read more here.
Keywords: heart surgery; open heart; patients open; heart ... See more keywords
Risk Factors of paediatric Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation-Related gastrointestinal bleeding after Open Heart Surgeries.
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DOI: 10.1111/aor.14246
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To analyze the risk factors for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in congenital heart disease (CHD) patients supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) after open heart surgery. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on… read more here.
Keywords: bleeding; open heart; heart; risk factors ... See more keywords
Hybrid approach for cerebral protection in open‐heart surgery: Case series
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16725
Abstract: Stroke remains one of the most important complications of cardiac surgery and occurs in 2.2% after open‐heart procedure. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The use of a cerebral protection system during transcatheter… read more here.
Keywords: open heart; surgery; cerebral protection; cardiac surgery ... See more keywords
Volumetric and End-Tidal Capnography for the Detection of Cardiac Output Changes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Early after Open Heart Surgery
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/6393649
Abstract: Background Exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) reflects cardiac output (CO) provided stable ventilation and metabolism. Detecting CO changes may help distinguish hypovolemia or cardiac dysfunction from other causes of haemodynamic instability. We investigated whether CO2 measured… read more here.
Keywords: end tidal; ventilated patients; cardiac output; changes vtco2 ... See more keywords
“With an open heart we receive the children”: Caregivers' strategies for reaching and caring for street children in Kenya
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DOI: 10.1177/1468017316651989
Abstract: Summary This article describes caregivers' strategies for reaching children on the streets and caring for them at institutions of care. Data was collected over a period of two years from 70 caregivers in 35 organisations… read more here.
Keywords: caregivers strategies; children caregivers; open heart; strategies reaching ... See more keywords