Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2024
Frailty Is Associated With Increased Care Dependence in Patients Following Major Vascular Surgery.
To assess if frailty scoring can predict increased frailty and care dependence requiring a change in living situation in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) following major vascular surgery. ⋯ Frail patients with PAD undergoing major vascular surgery are at significant risk of functional decline, necessitating a change in living situation to meet their increased care needs. This increased care dependence persisted 6 months following discharge.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2024
Observational StudyImpact of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn in Neonates with Dextro-transposition of the Great Arteries.
This study aimed to assess the impact of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) on perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients with dextro-transposition of the great arteries. Secondarily, we evaluated the association between postoperative outcomes and intraoperative variables including the duration of cardiopulmonary bypass, cerebral oxygen desaturation, and hypotension. ⋯ PPHN did not significantly affect perioperative morbidity and mortality in d-TGA patients, suggesting a more favorable prognosis than previously reported.