Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2023
Severe Acute Blood Loss Anemia in Jehovah's Witnesses Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Single Academic Center Experience.
To determine the effect of severe acute blood loss anemia (ABLA) on postoperative outcomes in Jehovah's Witness (JW) patients undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ Severe ABLA after cardiac surgery was associated with higher mortality and a trend toward increased hospital length of stay among JW patients. More data are required to confirm the findings.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2023
Noninvasive Assessment With Transthoracic Echocardiography in End-Stage Heart Failure.
Heart failure is a common cardiac condition that carries a substantial risk of morbidity and mortality despite advances in management. Echocardiography plays a central role in its diagnosis, elucidation of mechanisms, and detailed hemodynamic analysis. In this E-Challenge, the authors review a few transthoracic echocardiographic findings that yield insights into the hemodynamics.