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External Validation Of The Thoracic Revised Cardiac Risk Index In Patients Undergoing Lung Resection For Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cardiac Risk Index In Lung Resections
(2019)
Aim: The Thoracic Revised Cardiac Risk Index (ThRCRI) is a cardiac risk stratification tool specific to patients undergoing thoracic surgery. However, its usage is not accepted in routine practice yet. In this study, we ...
Implantation Of Left Ventricular Epicardial Leads For Biventricular Resynchronization Through A Single-Port Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy
(2019)
Cardiac resynchronization therapy is a promising therapeutic option for patients with end-stage heart failure. The preferred method for left ventricular lead implantation is the percutaneous access through the coronary ...
Predictors For Progression Of Tricuspid Insufficiency Following Left-Sided Valvular Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(2019)
Background: The operative indications for severe tricuspid insufficiency in patients undergoing left-sided valvular surgery are well defined; however, for mild and moderate insufficiency, the findings are still controversial. ...
Surgical Management Of Renovascular Hypertension In Children And Young Adults: A 13-Year Experience
(2019)
OBJECTIVES: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the early and mid-term outcomes of surgery for renovascular hypertension (RVH) at our institution, within the last 13years. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 19 patients ...
Preoperative Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Prophylaxis Associated With Increased Heparin Resistance Frequency In On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
(2019)
Background Unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) are being used for preoperative management of critical coronary artery disease. However, preoperative UFH therapy may cause a reduction in ...