Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2014
Real-World Outcomes of Hemostatic Matrices in Cardiac Surgery.
While hemostatic matrices are efficacious in achieving hemostasis, outcomes research is limited; therefore, this study analyzed clinical outcomes of flowable hemostatic matrices in a real-world cardiac surgical population. ⋯ These retrospective outcomes suggested FLOSEAL was associated with fewer negative consequences than SURGIFLO in this surgical population.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2014
Case ReportsPulmonary Dysfunction after Lung Transplantation: The Dilemma of Coexisting Mitral Regurgitation.
A case of MR progression after single-lung transplant as a significant contributor to postoperative respiratory failure is reported. Pre-existing MR may progress due to the decompressive effects of lung transplantation on RV dimension and consequent alteration of MV geometry. This case highlights the importance of intraoperative TEE findings, especially pertaining to valvulopathies in the setting of lung transplantation. Postoperative surveillance of significant findings is imperative when any new symptoms are being investigated.