Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2022
Editorial CommentNot Your "Run-of-the-Mill" Mitral Regurgitation.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · May 2022
Meta AnalysisEfficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Analgesia in Thoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The objective of this study was to determine whether erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can provide an effective analgesia for managing pain after thoracic surgery and compare the efficacy of ESPB with that of other regional analgesic techniques. ⋯ Erector spinae plane block may provide effective analgesia after thoracic surgery. Compared with other techniques, it is a safer method, without clinically important differences, for postoperative pain control. Therefore, ESPB may be considered as a valuable option for postoperative pain management after thoracic surgery.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · May 2022
Utility of the CHA2DS2-VASc Score in Prediction of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
The authors aimed to investigate the role of CHA2DS2-VASc score and its components in prediction of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. ⋯ CHA2DS2-VASc score is a useful tool for the prediction of POAF after isolated CABG. However, the risk should be interpreted cautiously, since the risk score's promising effect relies on only several of its components.