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Changes in Controllable Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Practice for White and Black Americans
CONCLUSIONS: CABG metrics of LIMA utilization and optimal medical therapy have improved over time and are similar despite patient race. Black Americans experience less frequent multi-arterial grafting and greater discharge beta-blocker prescription. Identifying changes in controllable CABG quality practices across races supports a continued focus on standardizing such efforts.PMID:35093386 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.11.074
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 30, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Evan P Rotar Erik J Scott Robert B Hawkins J Hunter Mehaffey Raymond J Strobel Eric J Charles Mohammed A Quader Mark Joseph Nicholas R Teman Leora T Yarboro Gorav Ailawadi Investigators for the Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative Source Type: research

Comparative effectiveness of metoprolol, ivabradine, and its combination in the management of inappropriate sinus tachycardia in coronary artery bypass graft patients
CONCLUSION: Ivabradine stands as a pharmacological option for controlling HR and rhythm without associated side effects in postoperative CABG patients with IST.
Source: Indian Journal of Pharmacology - August 18, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Parloop Bhatt Niren Bhavsar Dhaval Naik Dhiren Shah Source Type: research

Sex-based outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting.
CONCLUSIONS: Sex was not an independent predictor of long-term MACE after CABG in this population-based cohort study. Men had however higher long-term all-cause mortality and women higher risk of myocardial infarction. Long-term outcomes should be accounted for when considering sex as a risk factor for CABG. PMID: 33484674 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 20, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kytö V, Sipilä J, Tornio A, Rautava P, Gunn J Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Perioperative Beta-Blocker for Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
Conclusions Perioperative use of BB is effective in preventing POAF even in patients undergoing cardiac surgery other than isolated CABG, although it did not translate into improved clinical outcomes. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - April 5, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kim, Sue Hyun Jang, Myoung-jin Hwang, Ho Young Tags: Original Cardiovascular Source Type: research

Secondary prevention advices after cardiovascular index event: From drug prescription to risk factors control in real world practice.
Authors: Faggiano P, Fattirolli F, Frisinghelli A, Piccioli L, Dasseni N, Silverii MV, Albricci L, D'Ambrosio G, Garrì R, Esposito L, Giallauria F Abstract The present study aims at evaluating the achievement of blood pressure, lipid and blood glucose targets, healthy lifestyle changes and appropriate drug prescription/adherence in patients attending secondary prevention/CR ambulatory visit after index cardiovascular event in a time period ranging 1 to 5 year. At ambulatory visit, a predetermined set of data collection was used, including demographic data, cardiovascular risk factors and lifestyle habits, type and...
Source: Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease - May 22, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Monaldi Arch Chest Dis Source Type: research

Risk Factors of On-Pump Conversion during Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
Conclusion: Patients who undergo OPCABG and have CHF or a lower EF (<35%) are more likely to undergo on-pump conversion, while preoperative BB administration could help prevent conversions from OPCABG to on-pump CABG. PMID: 29124027 [PubMed]
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 12, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Management and clinical outcome of stable coronary artery disease in Austria : Results from 5  years of the CLARIFY registry.
CONCLUSION: Characteristics of Austrian outpatients with stable CAD corresponded to those of patients with CAD in other developed countries. Medical treatments following the recommendations of the European guidelines were prescribed in the majority of patients; however, recommended goals of life style interventions including a heart rate less than 60 bpm and general risk factor management were not achieved by a high proportion of patients. Heart rate control and life style changes remain unmet needs of cardiovascular care in Austria. PMID: 28913755 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift - September 14, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lang IM, Badr-Eslam R, Greenlaw N, Young R, Steg PG Tags: Wien Klin Wochenschr Source Type: research

Effect of Preoperative Beta-Blocker Use on Outcomes Following Cardiac Surgery
Recent studies suggest that the use of preoperative β blockers in cardiac surgery may not provide improved mortality rates and may even contribute to negative clinical outcomes. We therefore assessed the role of β blockers on several outcomes after cardiac surgery (delirium, acute kidney injury [AKI], stroke, atrial fibrillation (AF), mortality, an d hospital length of stay) in 4,076 patients who underwent elective coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary artery bypass grafting + valve, or valve cardiac surgery from November 1, 2009, to September 30, 2015, at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - July 24, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jason B. O'Neal, Frederic T. Billings, Xulei Liu, Matthew S. Shotwell, Yafen Liang, Ashish S. Shah, Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, Jonathan P. Wanderer, Andrew D. Shaw Source Type: research

Clinical characteristics, management and 1-year outcomes of patients with acute coronary syndrome in Iran: the Iranian Project for Assessment of Coronary Events 2 (IPACE2)
Conclusions Our study showed that the composition of Iranian patients with ACS regarding the type of ACS is similar to that in developed European countries and is unlike that in developing countries of the Middle East and Africa. We found that our patients with ACS are treated with high levels of adherence to guideline-recommended in-hospital medications.
Source: BMJ Open - December 15, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Kassaian, S. E., Masoudkabir, F., Sezavar, H., Mohammadi, M., Pourmoghaddas, A., Kojouri, J., Ghaffari, S., Sanaati, H., Alaeddini, F., Pourmirza, B., Mir, E., on-behalf of the IPACE2 registry investigators Tags: Open access, Cardiovascular medicine, Evidence based practice, Medical management Research Source Type: research

Ten year experience of using a novel metabolic protocol in 'off pump' coronary artery bypass revascularization
Conclusions: Off-pump coronary artery bypass coupled with this novel metabolic protocol was associated with a low operative mortality and acceptable perioperative morbidities, including patients with left main coronary artery disease. These benefits are apparent at both short- and medium-term follow up.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease - November 16, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Perkowski, D. J., Wagner, S., Muller, K., Schneider, J. R., St.Cyr, J. A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Treatment patterns, risk factor control and functional capacity in patients with cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease in the cardiac rehabilitation setting
Conclusion Within a short period of 3–4 weeks, CR led to substantial improvements in key risk factors such as lipid profile, blood pressure, and physical fitness for all patients, even if CKD was present.
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - August 18, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Voller, H., Gitt, A., Jannowitz, C., Karoff, M., Karmann, B., Pittrow, D., Reibis, R., Hildemann, S. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Perioperative Landiolol Administration reduces Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
CONCLUSION: Landiolol administration reduces the incidence of POAF after cardiac surgery and is well tolerated. PMID: 24756366 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Advances in Therapy - April 23, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sakamoto A, Hamasaki T, Kitakaze M Tags: Adv Ther Source Type: research

Characteristics, treatment and one-year outcomes of patients with acute coronary syndrome in a tertiary hospital in India.
CONCLUSIONS: ACS population was older than previously described in India. Evidence-based pharmacotherapy and interventions, and outcomes were comparable to the developed nations. PMID: 24814108 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Indian Heart J - March 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Isezuo S, Subban V, Krishnamoorthy J, Pandurangi UM, Janakiraman E, Kalidoss L, Sankardas MA Tags: Indian Heart J Source Type: research

Abstract 328: Coronary Artery Disease Performance Measures And Statin Use Between Patients With Recent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)and Patients With Recent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): An Analysis From The NCDR(R). Poster Session III
Conclusion: Although overall compliance with CAD PMs between patients undergoing recent CABG compared to recent PCI is similar, only about one-fourth of patients in both groups met between 75-100% of eligible CAD PMs. Furthermore, distinct gaps were noted for specific PMs in the recent CABG group. Our study highlight areas for future quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving compliance in PMs in patients who have undergone recent revascularization.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bandeali, S. J., Gosch, K., Negi, S. I., Alam, M., Kayani, W. T., Wilson, J. M., Chan, P. S., Maddox, T. M., Virani, S. S. Tags: Poster Session III Source Type: research