Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jan 2020
Observational StudyRadiological Incidence of Unilateral Pulmonary Edema After Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
The authors aimed to define the incidence of unilateral pulmonary edema (UPE) within the first 24 hours after minimally invasive cardiac surgery without one lung ventilation techniques based on assessment of chest x-rays. ⋯ This study showed an incidence of 1.6% of radiologic evident UPE after minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Future prospective studies are needed to validate the effect of the independent risk factors.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jan 2020
Observational StudyComparison of Cardiac Output of Both 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography With Transpulmonary Thermodilution During Cardiac Surgery.
To compare agreement and variability of cardiac output measurement of 2-dimensional (2D) and 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with thermodilution before and after bypass. ⋯ Although limits of agreement of CO measurement with 3D TEE and thermodilution are wide, 2D planimetry of the AVA and continuous wave Doppler may be substituted for thermodilution before and after bypass.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jan 2020
Regional Versus Global Measurements of Right Ventricular Strain Performed in the Operating Room With Transesophageal Echocardiography.
To compare regional and global measures of right ventricular (RV) strain in patients undergoing intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). ⋯ Both regional and global RV strain measurements are feasible in the operating room with TEE. Regional and global measures of RV function correlate well and are sensitive indicators of RV dysfunction.