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Effects of inorganic nitrate on ischaemia-reperfusion injury after coronary artery bypass surgery

Abstract Background  (NO) is an important signalling molecule in the cardiovascular system with protective properties in ischaemia–reperfusion injury. Inorganic nitrate, an oxidation product of endogenous NO production and a constituent..

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Long-term Impact of Perioperative Red Blood Cell Transfusion on Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background There is a known association between need for transfusion and short-term outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However long-term data are lacking in the contemporary literature. Methods All..

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Perioperative cell salvage

Abstract The National Blood Service for England collects, tests, processes, stores, and issues ∼2.1 million blood donations each year, and the optimal use of this scarce resource is of paramount..

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Perioperative hemoglobin area under the curve is an independent predictor of renal failure after cardiac surgery. Results from a Spanish…

Abstract Perioperative anemia is an important risk factor for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI). Nonetheless, the severity of the anemia and the time in the perioperative period in which..

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Pharmacokinetic characteristics and microbiologic appropriateness of cefazolin for perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in elective cardiac surgery

Abstract Objective Adequate levels of perioperative antibiotic  are essential for prevention of . We examined  details of 2 g  administered during  with repeat dosing shortly after initiation of  (CPB) in cardiac surgery. Methods To identify the microbiologic..

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Reduce peri-operative bleeding risk in patients on ticagrelor/rivaroxaban

The intraoperative use of the CytoSorb hemoadsorption in patients with ticagrelor or rivaroxaban treatment undergoing emergency open-heart operations is a safe and effective method to reduce bleeding complications and to..

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The Perioperative Management of Ascending Aortic Dissection

Abstract Acute aortic syndromes are a distinct group of pathologies involving the wall of the aorta that present acutely and can be potentially fatal unless treated in a timely fashion...

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Fish Oil and Perioperative Bleeding

Abstract Background Fish oil is among the most common natural supplements for treatment of hypertriglyceridemia or prevention of cardiovascular disease. However, concerns about theoretical bleeding risk have led to recommendations..

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Perioperative Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Johannesburg, South Africa

Abstract Background The perioperative complications in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery have been reported predominantly from developed countries, with a paucity of data..

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