Abstract Background The role of cardiac surgery in octogenarians is debated, but limited data exist for patients aged 65–79. This study compared clinical characteristics, surgical procedures, and outcomes between patients ≥ 80..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Minimally invasive extracorporeal circuits have been introduced to cardiac surgery in an attempt to reduce the negative effects of cardiopulmonary bypass on patient outcome. On the other hand,..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Minimally invasive extracorporeal circuits (MiECCs) aim at the preservation of physiologic reserves, the impact of which is expected to be most evident in patients in whom these are..
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Abstract Objectives The purpose of the present study was to describe how the perioperative hemodynamic profile before and after cardiopulmonary bypass during cardiac surgery is influenced by age and to..
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