Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

The most recent articles from: J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth.

J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2007

Con: Aprotinin should not be used in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.

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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2007

Biography Historical Article

Pioneering cardiac anesthesia: the life and work of Emerson Moffitt, MD.

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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2007

Comment Letter

Transpharyngeal imaging of the carotid artery and internal jugular vein: possible roles in cerebral perfusion management during adult aortic arch repair.

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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2007

Case Reports

Giant left atrial myxoma and associated mitral valve pathology.

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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2007

Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of dexamethasone on atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of preoperative dexamethasone (DEX) on the occurrence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF). ⋯ DEX did not affect the incidence of AF in patients undergoing combined CABG and valve surgery. However, it did modulate the release of several inflammatory and acute-phase response mediators that are associated with adverse outcomes.

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