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Open AccessA proposed stratification system to address the heterogeneity of Subdural Hematoma Outcome reporting in the literature
A major challenge within the academic literature on SDHs has been inconsistent outcomes reported across studies. Historically, patients have been categorized by the blood-product age identified on imaging (i.e...
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Open AccessAmino acids to prevent cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: a randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to examine the preventive effect of amino acids on postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI).
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Open AccessAnesthetic management for withdrawal from a right ventricular assist device and Fontan procedure in a patient with an implantable left ventricular assist device for fulminant cardiomyopathy
We herein report the anesthetic management for extracardiac conduit–total cavopulmonary connection (EC-TCPC) for weaning from an extracorporeal right ventricular assist device (RVAD) in a patient with an impla...
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Open AccessTwo cases of catheters inserted from the femoral vein straying into the hepatic vein, possibly owing to a Eustachian valve: a case report
In minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a guidewire is inserted from the femoral vein (FV) into the right atrium. However, rarely, the guidewire or catheter...
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Open AccessAbnormally high Patient State Index associated with epicardial pacing: a case report
Anesthesiologists monitor electroencephalography (EEG) intraoperatively to maintain adequate depth of anesthesia. However, the EEG signal is affected by noise and interference. The SedLine® is a brain function...
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Open AccessTransesophageal echocardiography in robot-assisted mitral valve repair for Barlow’s disease: usefulness for predicting artificial ring size and artificial chordae length using the loop technique
There is no fully recommended methodology for surgery for Barlow’s disease. Various methods have been proposed. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of transesophageal echocardiography (T...
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The accuracy and trending ability of cardiac index measured by the fourth-generation FloTrac/Vigileo system™ and the Fick method in cardiac surgery patients
To compare the accuracy and trending ability of the cardiac index (CI) measured by FloTrac/Vigileo™ (CIFT) or derived by the Fick equation (CIFick) using E-CAiOVX (enables continuous monitoring of oxygen consumpt...
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Accuracy of the ClearSight™ system in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
The ClearSight™ device monitors continuous pressure and cardiac output via pulse contour analysis. ClearSight™, however, may not be reliable in patients with reduced peripheral perfusion caused by high periphe...
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Intraoperative vasoplegic syndrome in patients with fulminant myocarditis on ventricular assist device placement
Fulminant myocarditis is uncommon, but life-threatening, and some patients need mechanical circulatory support. This study was performed to evaluate how different types of mechanical circulatory support—bivent...
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Left ventricular assist device implantation after plasma exchange for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Treating a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia can be challenging particularly when the patient requires urgent cardiac surgery that uses heparin for anticoagulation. We herein report a case of a 61-...
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Relationship between fresh frozen plasma to packed red blood cell transfusion ratio and mortality in cardiovascular surgery
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between FFP (fresh frozen plasma)/pRBC (packed red blood cell) transfusion ratio and outcomes in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.
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Accuracy and trending ability of the fourth-generation FloTrac/Vigileo System™ in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
The fourth-generation FloTrac/Vigileo™ improved its algorithm to follow changes in systemic vascular resistance index (SVRI). This revision may improve the accuracy and trending ability of CI even in patients ...
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Open AccessHyperbaric oxygen therapy for a refractory skin ulcer after radical mastectomy and radiation therapy: a case report
Radiation therapy is performed as an adjuvant therapy when indicated following surgical resection of malignant tumors. However, radiation exposure induces acute or chronic dermatitis, depending on the radiatio...
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Open AccessReiterative ventricular fibrillation caused by R-on-T during temporary epicardial pacing: a case report
Epicardial pacemaker wire insertion is standard following cardiothoracic surgery. However, undersensing of pacing wires may cause the R-on-T phenomenon, which induces ventricular fibrillation. We report a case...
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Open AccessImpact of preoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation on vasoactive inotrope score after implantation of left ventricular assist device
The purpose of this study was to elucidate the difference in inotrope use between patients who underwent left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation with preoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation...
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Open AccessLarge myxoma causing cardiac arrest during surgery
The patient was a 67-year-old woman with a history of worsening dyspnea over several months. Cardiac echocardiography showed a large, mobile left atrial myxoma. Emergency surgery was performed. Cardiac arrest ...
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Spinal cord ischemia after endovascular aortic repair versus open surgical repair for descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurism
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) an emerging less invasive alternative to surgery, is now being increasingly employed, but spinal cord ischemia (SCI) is still a threat with this procedure. Delayed p...
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CHUP1 mediates actin-based light-induced chloroplast avoidance movement in the moss Physcomitrella patens
Chloroplasts change their intracellular distribution in response to light intensity. CHUP1 (CHLOROPLAST UNUSUAL POSITIONING1) is indispensable for this response in Arabidopsis thaliana. However, involvement of CH...
