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COVID-19–Associated Ischemic Stroke in a Patient on Therapeutic Anticoagulation
Conclusion: Ischemic stroke in anticoagulated patients with COVID-19 has been previously reported. Such cases emphasize the severity of the coronavirus virus associated hypercoagulable state. A majority of reported cases have occurred in patients continuing their ambulatory therapy. Overall, such cases are likely underreported. There are current trials comparing therapeutic versus prophylactic dose anticoagulation in patients with COVID-19. There are no studies specifically addressing anticoagulation agent failure in these patients. Further research is required this area to determine the optimal therapy for patients with COVID-19.
Source: The Neurologist - May 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Case Report/Case Series Source Type: research

Intraoperative hypotension and perioperative acute ischemic stroke in patients having major elective non-cardiovascular non-neurological surgery
ConclusionOur analysis suggests that when MAP is less than 60  mmHg for more than 20 min, there is increased odds of acute ischemic stroke. Further studies are needed to determine what MAP should be targeted during surgery to optimize cerebral perfusion and limit ischemic stroke risk.
Source: Journal of Anesthesia - February 9, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Right Minithoracotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: Impact of Tailored Strategies on Early Outcome
Conclusions Right minithoracotomy MVS can routinely be performed with favorable outcomes in all comers when perfusion strategies and clamping techniques are carefully selected after proper evaluation of the patient’s preoperative characteristics.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Right Minithoracotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: Impact of Tailored Strategies on Early Outcome.
CONCLUSIONS: Right minithoracotomy MVS can routinely be performed with favorable outcomes in all comers when perfusion strategies and clamping techniques are carefully selected after proper evaluation of the patient's preoperative characteristics. PMID: 27435516 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 15, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Barbero C, Marchetto G, Ricci D, El Qarra S, Attisani M, Filippini C, Boffini M, Rinaldi M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Impact of Ultrafiltration on Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: The Michigan Experience.
CONCLUSIONS: Patients exposed to CUF had a higher adjusted risk of AKI. Clinical teams should consider lower volumes of CUF among patients with low creatinine clearance to minimize the risk of AKI. PMID: 26209495 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 22, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Paugh TA, Dickinson TA, Martin JR, Hanson EC, Fuller J, Heung M, Zhang M, Shann KG, Prager RL, Likosky DS, Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons and the Perfusion Measures and Outcomes (PERForm) Registry Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Impact of Ultrafiltration on Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: The Michigan Experience
Conclusions Patients exposed to CUF had a higher adjusted risk of AKI. Clinical teams should consider lower volumes of CUF among patients with low creatinine clearance to minimize the risk of AKI.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 22, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

The Role of Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients Undergoing Evaluation for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: An Early Program Experience
Conclusions: Computed tomography angiography is of fundamental importance in evaluating patients for MICS. It can identify calcified regions that make for threatening catheter passage with subsequent retrograde arterial perfusion. Abnormalities of the arterial tree are identified. The use of CTA-guided patient selection can thus avoid major perioperative complications.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effect of pulmonary hemodynamics on the prognosis of patients with emphysematous COPD after LVRS
Conclusion:Impaired cardiac function may have a greater effect on the survival than impaired ventlatory function, and fixed higher Ppa refractory to 100% oxygen may show a poorer prognosis in patients with emphysematous COPD after LVRS.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Shiraishi, M., Yoshida, Y., Matumoto, T., Harada, T., Ishii, H., Fujita, M., Watanabe, K. Tags: 4.3 Pulmonary Circulation and Pulmonary Vascular Disease Source Type: research