Strategies for accurate endograft placement in the proximal thoracic aorta [0.03%]
近端胸主动脉内支架置入术的策略以确保定位准确
George Nicolaou,Thomas L Forbes
George Nicolaou
Accurate positioning of thoracic endografts in the aortic arch and the proximal descending thoracic aorta can be difficult because of the tortuous arch anatomy and the hemodynamic forces therein. Adjunctive measures are necessary and includ...
New predictors of adverse cardiovascular events following vascular surgery [0.03%]
血管手术后不良心血管事件的新预测因素
G W van Lammeren,J P P M de Vries,A Vink et al.
G W van Lammeren et al.
With the aging population and the increasing number of patients suffering from diabetes, the incidence of clinical manifestations of atherosclerotic disease is rising. Risk factors for development of atherosclerosis have been described and ...
M M J van Eijk,A J C Slooter
M M J van Eijk
Delirium is defined as a disturbance of consciousness with cognitive changes or perceptual disturbances, which has developed over a short period of time, and is caused by a medical condition or a postsurgical state. Although historically di...
Animal models of cardiopulmonary bypass: development, applications, and impact [0.03%]
体外循环动物模型的研究、应用及其影响
Bettina Jungwirth,Fellery de Lange
Bettina Jungwirth
Neurologic and neurocognitive complications after cardiac surgery have been reported repeatedly. To better understand its etiology and design protective strategies, small animal models have been developed. This study describes the developme...
Walter M van den Bergh
Walter M van den Bergh
This article gives an overview of neuroprotective drugs that were recently tested in clinical trials in cardiac surgery. Also, recommendations are given for successful translational research and considerations for management during cardiac ...
Kamilia S Funder,Jacob Steinmetz,Lars S Rasmussen
Kamilia S Funder
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a subtle impairment of memory, concentration, and speed of information processing. It is a frequent complication following surgery and can have a debilitating effect on patients' recovery and fu...
Rosalie W J Kruis,Florine A E Vlasveld,Diederik Van Dijk
Rosalie W J Kruis
Background: The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with cerebral microemboli. Cognitive decline after cardiac surgery has therefore always been attributed to the use of CPB. However, randomized studies comp...
Frederick W Lombard,Joseph P Mathew
Frederick W Lombard
Postoperative neurocognitive decline (POCD) is the most frequently reported form of brain injury in the cardiac surgery setting. Even though most patients recover over a period of several months, recovery is variable and often transient, an...
Kristine Kellermann,Bettina Jungwirth
Kristine Kellermann
The life saving benefits of cardiac surgery are frequently accompanied by negative side effects such as stroke, that occurs with an incidence of 2%-13% dependent to type of surgery. The etiology is most likely multifactorial with embolic ev...
Aortic atheroma and adverse cerebral outcome: risk, diagnosis, and management options [0.03%]
主动脉斑块和不良脑血管结果：风险、诊断及治疗选择
Hilary P Grocott,Tony Tran
Hilary P Grocott
Aortic atheromatous disease is a common finding in the patient presenting for cardiac surgery. Adverse neurologic outcome has been closely linked to the extent of aortic atherosclerosis. In order to optimize perioperative outcomes, the loca...