Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2000
Clinical TrialThe effects of transesophageal echocardiography on hemodynamic variables in small infants undergoing cardiac surgery.
To assess the effects of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) on hemodynamic variables during cardiac surgery in small infants. ⋯ Although hemodynamic compromise can occur in small infants, this study suggests that it is infrequent. Fear of hemodynamic compromise should not prevent use of intraoperative TEE in small infants when otherwise indicated.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2000
Comparative Study Clinical TrialBeat-to-beat measurement of cardiac output by intravascular pulse contour analysis: a prospective criterion standard study in patients after cardiac surgery.
To evaluate the accuracy of a new pulse contour method of measuring cardiac output in critically ill patients. ⋯ Bias and precision are acceptable, and the system provides results that agree with conventional thermodilution. This study demonstrates the clinical applicability of the pulse contour cardiac output monitoring system.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2000
Clinical TrialTransesophageal echocardiography values for left ventricular end-diastolic area and pulmonary vein and mitral inflow Doppler velocities in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
To determine left ventricular end-diastolic area (EDA) and pulmonary vein and mitral inflow Doppler velocities in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). To examine the effects of age, sex, and left ventricular function on these values. ⋯ Values are presented for a predominantly white population undergoing cardiac surgery. Left ventricular dysfunction is associated with increased left ventricular EDA measurements.