Surgery performed on the heart.

Cerebral injury after cardiac surgery: identification of a group at extraordinary risk. Multicenter Study of Perioperative Ischemia Research Group (McSPI) and the Ischemia Research Education Foundation (IREF) Investigators. (1/3141)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Cerebral injury after cardiac surgery is now recognized as a serious and costly healthcare problem mandating immediate attention. To effect solution, those subgroups of patients at greatest risk must be identified, thereby allowing efficient implementation of new clinical strategies. No such subgroup has been identified; however, patients undergoing intracardiac surgery are thought to be at high risk, but comprehensive data regarding specific risk, impact on cost, and discharge disposition are not available. METHODS: We prospectively studied 273 patients enrolled from 24 diverse US medical centers, who were undergoing intracardiac and coronary artery surgery. Patient data were collected using standardized methods and included clinical, historical, specialized testing, neurological outcome and autopsy data, and measures of resource utilization. Adverse outcomes were defined a priori and determined after database closure by a blinded independent panel. Stepwise logistic regression models were developed to estimate the relative risks associated with clinical history and intraoperative and postoperative events. RESULTS: Adverse cerebral outcomes occurred in 16% of patients (43/273), being nearly equally divided between type I outcomes (8.4%; 5 cerebral deaths, 16 nonfatal strokes, and 2 new TIAs) and type II outcomes (7.3%; 17 new intellectual deterioration persisting at hospital discharge and 3 newly diagnosed seizures). Associated resource utilization was significantly increased--prolonging median intensive care unit stay from 3 days (no adverse cerebral outcome) to 8 days (type I; P<0.001) and from 3 to 6 days (type II; P<0.001), and increasing hospitalization by 50% (type II, P=0.04) to 100% (type I, P<0.001). Furthermore, specialized care after hospital discharge was frequently necessary in those with type I outcomes, in that only 31% returned home compared with 85% of patients without cerebral complications (P<0.001). Significant risk factors for type I outcomes related primarily to embolic phenomena, including proximal aortic atherosclerosis, intracardiac thrombus, and intermittent clamping of the aorta during surgery. For type II outcomes, risk factors again included proximal aortic atherosclerosis, as well as a preoperative history of endocarditis, alcohol abuse, perioperative dysrhythmia or poorly controlled hypertension, and the development of a low-output state after cardiopulmonary bypass. CONCLUSIONS: These prospective multicenter findings demonstrate that patients undergoing intracardiac surgery combined with coronary revascularization are at formidable risk, in that 1 in 6 will develop cerebral complications that are frequently costly and devastating. Thus, new strategies for perioperative management--including technical and pharmacological interventions--are now mandated for this subgroup of cardiac surgery patients.  (+info)

A critical appraisal of the quality of the management of infective endocarditis. (2/3141)

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of the management of infective endocarditis. BACKGROUND: Although many guidelines on the management of infective endocarditis exist, the quality of this management has not been evaluated. METHODS: We collected data on all patients (116) hospitalized with infective endocarditis over 1 year in all hospitals in the Rhone-Alpes region (France). RESULTS: Prophylactic antibiotics were not given before infective endocarditis to 8/11 cardiac patients at risk and who underwent an at risk procedure. Among the 55 cardiac patients at risk and with fever and who consulted a physician, blood cultures were not performed before antibiotic therapy was initiated for 32 patients. In-hospital antibiotic therapy was incorrect for 23 patients. The portal of entry was not treated for 16/61 patients with an accessible portal of entry. Among the 19 patients who had severe heart failure or fever persisting more than 2 weeks in spite of antibiotic therapy and who could have undergone early surgery, surgery was delayed for five, and not performed for three. Overall, the average score was 15/20. CONCLUSIONS: More information on the management of infective endocarditis should be widely disseminated to the physicians' and the dentists' communities and to the patients at risk.  (+info)

Biventricular repair approach in ducto-dependent neonates with hypoplastic but morphologically normal left ventricle. (3/3141)

OBJECTIVES: Increased afterload and multilevel LV obstruction is constant. We assumed that restoration of normal loading conditions by relief of LV obstructions promotes its growth, provided that part of the cardiac output was preoperatively supported by the LV, whatever the echocardiographic indexes. BACKGROUND: Whether to perform uni- or biventricular repair in ducto dependent neonates with hypoplastic but morphologically normal LV (hypoplastic left heart syndrome classes II & III) remains unanswered. Echocardiographic criteria have been proposed for surgical decision. METHODS: Twenty ducto dependent neonates presented with this anomaly. All had aortic coarctation associated to multilevel LV obstruction. Preoperative echocardiographic assessment showed: mean EDLW of 12.4 +/- 3.03 ml/m2 and mean Rhodes score of -1.73 +/-0.8. Surgery consisted in relief of LV outflow tract obstruction by coarctation repair in all associated to aortic commissurotomy in one and ASD closure in 2. RESULTS: There were 3 early and 2 late deaths. Failure of biventricular repair and LV growth was obvious in patients with severe anatomic mitral stenosis. The other demonstrated growth of the left heart. At hospital discharge the EDLVV was 19.4+/-3.12 ml/m2 (p = 0.0001) and the Rhodes score was -0.38+/-1.01 (p = 0.0003). Actuarial survival and freedom from reoperation rates at 5 years were 72.5% and 46%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Biventricular repair can be proposed to ducto dependent neonates with hypoplastic but morphologically normal LV provided that all anatomical causes of LV obstruction can be relieved. Secondary growth of the left heart then occurs; however, the reoperation rate is high.  (+info)

Echocardiographic and morphological correlations in tetralogy of Fallot. (4/3141)

AIMS: Our aim was to clarify the location and structure of the outlet septum relative to the free-standing subpulmonary infundibulum in the setting of tetralogy of Fallot and to examine its relationship to the other components of the subpulmonary outflow tract, determining their potential influence on clinical outcome. METHODS AND RESULTS: We studied prospectively 41 patients with tetralogy of Fallot (mean age 14 +/- 10.9 months) prior to surgical repair, and compared them with 15 patients undergoing closure of a ventricular septal defect associated with malalignment of the outlet septum but no subpulmonary infundibular stenosis (Eisenmenger ventricular septal defect), and 20 healthy controls. We also examined available autopsied hearts from cases with uncorrected tetralogy of Fallot (8) and Eisenmenger ventricular septal defect (13). Data were indexed for body surface area, and diameter of the tricuspid valve, respectively. The overall length of the subpulmonary infundibulum, including the extent of the muscular outlet septum, was significantly greater for patients with tetralogy of Fallot compared to normals (2.34 +/- 0.6 vs 1.46 +/- 0.34 cm/BSA0.5, P<0.001), whereas the difference between those with tetralogy of Fallot and an Eisenmenger ventricular septal defect was confined to the degree of narrowing of the subpulmonary outlet (0.43 +/- 0.22 vs 2.17 +/- 0.64 cm/BSA0.5, P<0.001). Within the tetralogy of Fallot group, there were linear relationships between deviation of the outlet septum (r= -0.61, P<0.005) and the diameter of the pulmonary valvar orifice (r=0.75, P<0.001), suggesting that growth of the pulmonary arteries may be related to this feature. When patients requiring a transannular patch as part of their surgical repair were compared with those not needing this procedure, differences were found in the diameter of the pulmonary valvar orifice and the pulmonary trunk, but not in the dimensions of the outlet septum. CONCLUSION: The position of the outlet septum in relationship to the remainder of the muscular subpulmonary infundibulum represents a hallmark of tetralogy of Fallot, permitting its differentiation from Eisenmenger ventricular septal defects and normal hearts.  (+info)

Modified Fontan operation. Considerations for the determination of the appropriate procedure. (5/3141)

BACKGROUND: Although the surgical results of the modified Fontan operation continues to improve, there are various advantages and disadvantages in terms of the post operative condition associated with the Fontan modifications. Late morbidity and mortality are mainly due to arrhythmias, thromboembolic complications, systemic venous hypertension and infective endocarditis. We reported our experience of the modified Fontan operation to determine an appropriate procedure for each patient. METHODS AND RESULTS: Seven patients (ranging from the age 1-14 years) underwent a modified Fontan operation including a lateral tunnel (n = 1), extracardiac conduit (n = 2) and autogenous atrial tunnel (n = 4). There was one hospital death due to sepsis in which the patient underwent lateral tunnel procedure. The mean follow up of another six patients was 20 months (ranging from 1-39 months) and all patients were classified as NYHA class I, and remained in normal sinus rhythm without any thromboembolic complications. CONCLUSIONS: When using the autogenous atrial tunnel, there are potential advantages; it is not associated with thromboembolism or endocarditis and has growth potential. However, in high-risk patients with increased pulmonary vascular resistance, impaired ventricular function and pre-operative atrial arrhythmias, it appears reasonable to use an extracardiac conduit.  (+info)

Continuous quality improvement decreases length of stay and adverse events: a case study in an interventional cardiology program. (6/3141)

A study was performed to assess the effectiveness of continuous quality improvement in achieving a better quality of care for patients undergoing coronary interventions. Increasing utilization of new coronary interventional devices has incurred a higher incidence of complications, prolonged hospital stay, and related costs. Using a clinical information system, we adopted continuous quality improvement to control the incidence of complications and postprocedural length of stay. Multiple regression analysis and a matched case-control study were performed to detect complications related to postprocedural length of stay and their causes among 342 patients. The results led to the modification of the postprocedural heparin anticoagulation protocol, which was followed by the introduction of a ticlopidine-based poststent anticoagulation regimen. Two sequential groups of patients (n = 261, n = 266) were selected to compare postprocedural length of stay and frequency of complications with those for the first group. Adjustments were made for patients and procedural characteristics through stratification and multiple regression methods. Blood transfusion was the most important predictor of prolonged hospital stay (partial R2 = 0.26, P < 0.01). A high level of postprocedural anticoagulation and intracoronary stent use were significantly associated with blood transfusion (P = 0.01, P = 0.02, respectively). The comparison among the three groups showed that heparin protocol change reduced only postprocedural length of stay (P < 0.001) for patients without stents, whereas the stent change in anticoagulation protocol significantly reduced both transfusion and hospital stay for patients with stents (P < 0.001, P < 0.05, respectively). Continuous quality improvement based on clinical information is promising to control both complications and hospital costs. Physician involvement is necessary throughout the process.  (+info)

Primary angioplasty for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction: experience at two community hospitals without cardiac surgery. (7/3141)

OBJECTIVES: We sought to establish the safety and efficacy of primary percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) at two community hospitals without on-site cardiac surgery. BACKGROUND: Though randomized studies indicate that primary angioplasty in AMI may result in superior outcomes compared with fibrinolytic therapy, the performance of primary angioplasty at hospitals without cardiac surgery is debated. METHODS: Three experienced operators performed 506 consecutive immediate coronary angiograms with primary angioplasty when appropriate in patients with suspected AMI at two community hospitals without cardiac surgery, following established rigorous program criteria. RESULTS: Clinical high risk predictors (Killip class 3 or 4, age > or = 75 years, anterior AMI, out-of-hospital ventricular fibrillation) and/or angiographic high risk predictors (left main or three-vessel disease or ejection fraction <45%) were present in 69.6%. Angioplasty was performed in 66.2%, with a median time from emergency department presentation to first angiogram of 94 min and a procedural success rate of 94.3%. The in-hospital mortality for the entire study population was 5.3%. Of those without initial cardiogenic shock, the in-hospital mortality was 3.0%. Of 300 patients who were discharged after primary angioplasty, only four died within the first 6 months, with 97.7% follow-up. No patient died or needed emergent aortocoronary bypass surgery because of new myocardial jeopardy caused by a complication of the cardiac catheterization or angioplasty procedure. CONCLUSIONS: Immediate coronary angiography with primary angioplasty when appropriate in patients with AMI can be performed safely and effectively in community hospitals without on-site cardiac surgery when rigorous program criteria are established.  (+info)

Transcatheter closure of muscular ventricular septal defects with the amplatzer ventricular septal defect occluder: initial clinical applications in children. (8/3141)

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to close muscular ventricular septal defects (MVSDs) in children, with a new device, the Amplatzer ventricular septal defect occluder (AVSDO). BACKGROUND: The design of previously used devices for transcatheter closure of MVSDs is not ideal for this purpose and their use has been limited by several drawbacks. METHODS: Six patients, aged 3 to 10 years, with MVSDs underwent transcatheter closure using the AVSDO. The device is a modified self-centering and repositionable Amplatzer device that consists of two low profile disks made of Nitinol wire mesh with a 7-mm connecting waist. The prosthesis size (connecting waist diameter) was chosen according to the measured balloon stretched VSD diameters. A 6-F or 7-F sheath was used for the delivery of the AVSDO. Fluoroscopy and transesophageal echocardiography were utilized for optimal guidance. RESULTS: The location of the defect was midmuscular in five patients and beneath the pulmonary valve in one. The balloon stretched MVSD diameter ranged from 6 to 11 mm. Device placement was successful in all patients, and complete occlusion occurred in all six patients (95% confidence interval 54.06% to 100%). Two patients developed transient complete left bundle branch block. No other complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS: This encouraging initial clinical success indicates that the AVSDO is a promising device for transcatheter closure of MVSDs in children. Further clinical trials and longer follow-up are needed before the widespread use of this technique can be recommended.  (+info)

Cardiac surgical procedures are operations that are performed on the heart or great vessels (the aorta and vena cava) by cardiothoracic surgeons. These surgeries are often complex and require a high level of skill and expertise. Some common reasons for cardiac surgical procedures include:

1. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): This is a surgery to improve blood flow to the heart in patients with coronary artery disease. During the procedure, a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body is used to create a detour around the blocked or narrowed portion of the coronary artery.
2. Valve repair or replacement: The heart has four valves that control blood flow through and out of the heart. If one or more of these valves become damaged or diseased, they may need to be repaired or replaced. This can be done using artificial valves or valves from animal or human donors.
3. Aneurysm repair: An aneurysm is a weakened area in the wall of an artery that can bulge out and potentially rupture. If an aneurysm occurs in the aorta, it may require surgical repair to prevent rupture.
4. Heart transplantation: In some cases, heart failure may be so severe that a heart transplant is necessary. This involves removing the diseased heart and replacing it with a healthy donor heart.
5. Arrhythmia surgery: Certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) may require surgical treatment. One such procedure is called the Maze procedure, which involves creating a pattern of scar tissue in the heart to disrupt the abnormal electrical signals that cause the arrhythmia.
6. Congenital heart defect repair: Some people are born with structural problems in their hearts that require surgical correction. These may include holes between the chambers of the heart or abnormal blood vessels.

Cardiac surgical procedures carry risks, including bleeding, infection, stroke, and death. However, for many patients, these surgeries can significantly improve their quality of life and longevity.

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  • Intervention is either by surgery or by cardiac catheterization. (medscape.com)
  • Adults with diabetes and multi-vessel coronary heart disease who underwent cardiac bypass surgery had better overall heart-related outcomes than those who underwent an artery-opening procedure to improve blood flow to the heart muscle, according to the results from an international study. (nih.gov)
  • The study compared the effectiveness of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery with a non-surgical procedure known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) that included insertion of drug-eluting stents. (nih.gov)
  • Effect of High- vs Low-Dose Tranexamic Acid Infusion on Need for Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Adverse Events in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: The OPTIMAL Randomized Clinical Trial. (nih.gov)
  • Effect of 4% Albumin Solution vs Ringer Acetate on Major Adverse Events in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Clinical Trial. (nih.gov)
  • Guidelines on enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass or off-pump. (nih.gov)
  • Cardiac surgery 1986 registrations. (who.int)
  • The baseline characteristics of the 6,268 cardiac surgery patients are outlined in Table I . The mean age of the study patients was 66 ± 10 years. (medscape.com)
  • interquartile range 5.5-11) after cardiac surgery. (medscape.com)
  • Kaplan-Meier curves for long-term mortality in pacemaker versus nonpacemaker patients after cardiac surgery. (medscape.com)
  • Altered metabolic and inflammatory transcriptomics after cardiac surgery in neonates with congenital heart disease. (nih.gov)
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a single preoperative acupuncture treatment in the prevention of PON in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft or cardiac valve surgery, or both. (nih.gov)
  • Ninety participants presenting for coronary artery bypass graft or cardiac valve surgery, or both, were recruited for this study. (nih.gov)
  • A single preoperative acupuncture treatment decreased incidence and severity of PON in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft or cardiac valve surgery, or both, and caused no adverse effects. (nih.gov)
  • Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting are common in patients who underwent cardiac surgery. (nih.gov)
  • This study aimed to examine the effect of peppermint essential oil inhalation on the postoperative nausea and vomiting after cardiac surgery. (nih.gov)
  • Methods In this clinical trial study, 60 cardiac surgery patients were divided into control and intervention groups. (nih.gov)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Intravenous Acetaminophen Does Not Decrease Persistent Surgical Pain After Cardiac Surgery. (duke.edu)
  • SETTING: Tertiary-care hospital (single center) cardiac surgery unit. (duke.edu)
  • PARTICIPANTS: Patients undergoing cardiac surgery via median sternotomy. (duke.edu)
  • There is a need for monitoring of cerebral perfusion during cardiac surgery to reduce neurological complications. (hkmj.org)
  • Cerebral perfusion is a major factor for regional and global imbalance in oxygen supply-demand, which may result in brain injury following cardiac surgery. (hkmj.org)
  • Mortality due to hospital-acquired infection after cardiac surgery. (ahrq.gov)
  • This trial was performed in 279 candidates for conventional mitral valve repair surgery, predominantly with degenerative MR. Subjects were randomized to the device compared to surgical repair or replacement. (acc.org)
  • We offer a 17-bed post-surgical unit with nurses specially trained to help children recover from surgery. (sahealth.com)
  • Some babies can be monitored at home between the first and second stages of surgery through our CHAMP (Cardiac High-Acuity Monitoring) P rogram . (childrensmercy.org)
  • The initial research was carried out in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australasia on patients who had undergone a range of surgical procedures including orthopaedic, cardiac, plastic and burn reconstruction surgery, cranial neurosurgery, open inguinal hernia repair and neurosurgery. (leeds.ac.uk)
  • Clean surgery is defined as a procedure outside the respiratory, urogenital and digestive system where there is no inflammation or infection and where the wound is not caused by a trauma. (leeds.ac.uk)
  • BACKGROUND: Whether a restrictive threshold for hemoglobin level in red-cell transfusions, as compared with a liberal threshold, reduces postoperative morbidity and health care costs after cardiac surgery is uncertain. (ed.ac.uk)
  • METHODS: We conducted a multicenter, parallel-group trial in which patients older than 16 years of age who were undergoing nonemergency cardiac surgery were recruited from 17 centers in the United Kingdom. (ed.ac.uk)
  • CONCLUSIONS: A restrictive transfusion threshold after cardiac surgery was not superior to a liberal threshold with respect to morbidity or health care costs. (ed.ac.uk)
  • Successful outcomes after cardiac surgery will only by postoperative critical care. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Critical care for cardiac surgery patients is a challenging and ever-changing task. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Cardiac surgery, which is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States, is a critical therapeutic option for many of these cardiovascular illnesses. (alliedacademies.org)
  • However, in order to be successful in this developing role, cardiac intensivists must have a thorough awareness of the physiologic repercussions of cardiac surgery, as well as knowledge of surgical anatomy and the execution of these real surgical operations within the operating room. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Cardiac surgery, which includes coronary artery bypass, cardiac valve replacement, and aortic procedures, is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States. (alliedacademies.org)
  • We examine the normal care of the postoperative cardiac surgery patient in this succinct review aimed at intensivists and surgeons [ 1 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The cardiac surgery armamentarium is expanding, and the cardiac intensivist must be knowledgeable with a wide range of operations and their specific care considerations. (alliedacademies.org)
  • We will conclude this two-part discussion by discussing procedure-specific considerations following cardiac surgery and the management of common complications. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Many issues after cardiac surgery can be predicted and avoided with knowledge of procedure-specific sequelae. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Cardiac surgery has progressed to encompass minimally invasive, hybrid, and transcatheter procedures. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The NICE research of glycemic management in ICU and the SAFE study of fluid resuscitation in ICU have been particularly important for cardiac surgery patients. (alliedacademies.org)
  • MitraClip is a minimally invasive procedure performed through the leg vein for patients with a leaking mitral valve (mitral valve regurgitation) - offering an alternative to open heart surgery. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • The procedure removed growths from the airway of a patient using new technology that allows the surgery to be done in the doctor's office with the patient completely awake, and the patient to go home immediately afterward. (sciencedaily.com)
  • We now have the right set of surgical tools to aggressively do unsedated, in-office, laser surgery," said Koufman. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Prolonged postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) stays are common after cardiac surgery and are associated with poor outcomes. (mdedge.com)
  • We included University of Michigan Medical Center cardiac surgery patients with ≥ 7 postoperative days in the ICU. (mdedge.com)
  • Both operative and late mortality increased as the duration of a ICU stay increased after cardiac surgery. (mdedge.com)
  • 2. Hein OV, Birnbaum J, Wernecke K, England M, Konertz W, Spies C. Prolonged intensive care unit stay in cardiac surgery: risk factors and long-term-survival. (mdedge.com)
  • Outcomes of patients with prolonged intensive care unit stay after cardiac surgery. (mdedge.com)
  • Long-term survival and functional capacity in cardiac surgery patients after prolonged intensive care. (mdedge.com)
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire - SS Innovations International, Inc. (the "Company" or "SS Innovations") (OTC: SSII), a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies dedicated to making robotic surgery affordable and accessible to a global population, today announces it has entered into an agreement with Johns Hopkins University and has installed its SSi Mantra surgical robotic system at the university's campus in Baltimore, MD. (globenewswire.com)
  • The SSi Mantra is one of the only systems in the world to be distinctly cost-effective with broad-spectrum surgical applications, including cardiovascular, thoracic, and head and neck surgery. (globenewswire.com)
  • SS Innovations International, Inc. (OTC: SSII) is a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies with a vision to make the benefits of robotic surgery affordable and accessible to a larger part of the global population. (globenewswire.com)
  • SSII's product range includes its proprietary "SSi Mantra" surgical robotic system, and "SSi Mudra", its wide range of surgical instruments capable of supporting a variety of surgical procedures including robotic cardiac surgery. (globenewswire.com)
  • Supporting advanced, affordable, and accessible robotic surgery, the SSi Mantra Surgical Robotic System provides the capabilities for multi-specialty usage including cardiothoracic, head and neck, gynecology, urology, general surgery and more. (globenewswire.com)
  • The Cardioblate Surgical Ablation Monopolar Pens/MAPS are intended to ablate cardiac tissue during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency energy. (medtronic.com)
  • 2. Prior cardiac surgery. (who.int)
  • We monitored him closely after surgery, and in the weeks and months following to make sure the procedure successfully eliminated his arrhythmia. (atlantichealth.org)
  • Unlike cardiac surgery, most of the cardiology procedures have common steps with the changes being in the selection of "the interventional triad": the Guiding Catheter, the Guide Wire and the Balloon (depending on the procedure). (sssihms.org)
  • The West Tennessee Healthcare Heart and Vascular Center also recently introduced an advanced type of surgery for the treatment of atrial fibrillation , a type of surgical ablation known as the mini maze procedure . (wth.org)
  • Numerous diagnostic tests can determine and diagnose heart disease , including stress tests, EKGs, and cardiac catheterization procedures. (placidway.com)
  • If your baby will need a cardiac surgical procedure after birth, your care team will include one of our highly experienced cardiovascular surgeons or interventional catheterization specialists. (childrensmercy.org)
  • Interventional cardiologists are medical doctors who specialize in performing surgical or invasive procedures-such as cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, and stenting-to diagnose and treat heart disease. (stlukesonline.org)
  • Cardiac catheterization is a common diagnostic test performed to evaluate the condition of heart muscle, valves, and vessels. (sssihms.org)
  • The basic process of cardiac catheterization remains the same. (sssihms.org)
  • A balloon catheter is maneuvered into the pulmonary valve through a right heart catheterization procedure and is inflated (valve is dilated) in a single stage. (sssihms.org)
  • Initiate EUTHYROX at less than the full replacement dose because of the increased risk of cardiac adverse reactions, including atrial fibrillation. (nih.gov)
  • Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defect (hole in the heart) - Via a small incision in the groin, a cardiac catheter (a long, thin, flexible, hollow tube) is positioned into the heart. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • Coronary artery bypass graft and cardiac valve surgeries are frequently performed in medical facilities in the United States, and postoperative nausea (PON) is a prevalent problem in this patient population. (nih.gov)
  • The Gupta Perioperative Cardiac Risk Assessment, Geriatric Sensitive Perioperative Cardiac Risk Index, and the Gupta Postoperative Respiratory Failure Risk Assessment should be used for risk stratification. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • The Cardioblate ® CryoFlex™ Surgical Ablation System is intended for minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures, including the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. (medtronic.com)
  • The Cardioblate CryoFlex 7cm, 10cm, and 10-S probes plus the Cardioblate CryoFlex Clamp and Cardioblate CryoFlex Surgical Ablation Console freeze target tissue and block the electrical conduction pathways by creating an inflammatory response and cryonecrosis. (medtronic.com)
  • The Cardioblate CryoFlex Surgical Ablation Probe is not designed for use inside a beating heart. (medtronic.com)
  • It is unknown whether Cryoablation with the Cardioblate CryoFlex Surgical Ablation Probe will have such an effect, but as in all such procedures, care should be taken to minimize unnecessary contact with coronary vessels during cryoablation. (medtronic.com)
  • David's next option was to undergo a surgical procedure known as a cardiac ablation - a minimally-invasive procedure that scars heart tissue using cold or heat to block irregular electric signals. (atlantichealth.org)
  • David and I talked a lot about options, and there is an 80% success rate with a cardiac ablation," says Dr. Sussman. (atlantichealth.org)
  • There was no significant difference between CPB, aortic cross clamp, deep hypothermic cardiac arrest times between patients that develop LCOS and those that do not. (nih.gov)
  • Changes in anatomy: During endovascular procedures, such as the grafting of an aortic aneurysm, 3D planning can be done either on CT image acquired preoperatively or on an intraoperative 3D image acquired by rotational angiography. (wikipedia.org)
  • In TAVI, an artificial aortic valve is implanted by means of a sophisticated catheterisation procedure. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • The goal of the trial was to assess the safety and efficacy of balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) compared with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in intermediate-risk patients. (acc.org)
  • The National Institutes of Health and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research invite applications to participate in the Network for Cardiothoracic Surgical Investigations in Cardiovascular Medicine (Network), a cooperative network of academic centers with clinically active cardiothoracic surgeons and their colleagues in allied specialties interested in promulgating the use of evidence-based medicine in surgical practice. (nih.gov)
  • The Network will allow research teams led by cardiac surgeons to evaluate, by the most rigorous methods possible, newer therapies and techniques as they move from laboratory science to broad clinical use. (nih.gov)
  • The Methodist Children's Heart Institute features a multidisciplinary team of board-certified pediatric cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons dedicated to complex congenital cardiac and thoracic diseases, from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood. (sahealth.com)
  • Under the terms of the agreement, SS Innovations has installed one system at the Johns Hopkins Minimally Invasive Surgical Training and Innovation Center (MISTIC), where the next generation of surgeons and health care providers are trained in the use of the latest technological and procedural medical advancements. (globenewswire.com)
  • As procedures and techniques continue to evolve and advance, surgeons at the center are committed to staying at the forefront. (wth.org)
  • Characteristics associated with higher costs were longer LOS, severe CHD, cardiac/vascular hospitalization classification, surgical procedures, greater severity of illness, and admission in New York City. (cdc.gov)
  • peripheral angiography, done by a vascular surgeon also performed in a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, to look for blockages in the arteries to the lower limbs and CT angiography, performed by a radiologist in the X-ray department to look at a number of different organ systems. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • 6. Appropriately sized and accessible target coronary arteries, with a minimum diameter of 2 mm and adequate vascular bed (without significant distal stenosis), as assessed by pre-operative cardiac angiography and verified by diameter gauging intraoperatively. (who.int)
  • Cardiac arrest secondary to antepartum hemorrhage, MI, AFE, stroke, embolism, trauma or vascular catastrophe was associated with low survival rates (from 46 to 0%) (A435). (apsf.org)
  • The standard angiogram procedure is performed for other vascular structures of the body under investigation for obstructions/anomalies. (sssihms.org)
  • The West Tennessee Healthcare Heart and Vascular Center offers a full range of surgical expertise, with medical providers who have decades of experience performing open-heart procedures. (wth.org)
  • For physicians with patients in need of cardiac, vascular, or thoracic surgical procedures, there's no need to refer them to facilities in large cities far away. (wth.org)
  • Y ou will have a chance to meet with a cardiac surgeon or interventional specialist during your time in the Fetal Health Center . (childrensmercy.org)
  • Our state-of-the-art diagnostic and interventional services and theatres at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital enable our specialists and multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive cardiac care. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • This is a generic name given to the interventional procedure that follows the angiogram. (sssihms.org)
  • Other surgeries are more minor heart procedures, such as putting in a pacemaker. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Despite the health sector receiving only 36% of required funding for the Libya Humanitarian Response Plan in 2018, WHO successfully supported almost 405 000 medical consultations through the provision of medical supplies, more than 16 400 specialized health care consultations, and 188 major surgical procedures, including cardiac surgeries for 78 children. (who.int)
  • PCI is a less invasive procedure in which blocked arteries are opened from the inside with a balloon. (nih.gov)
  • A minimally invasive procedure that assesses the electrical activity and conduction pathways of the heart. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • This procedure is minimally invasive and doesn't involve large incisions in the sternum, making patient recovery shorter and easier. (wth.org)
  • Minimally invasive procedure in which a long, thin tube is inserted in an artery or vein in the arm or groin and threaded to the heart. (memorial.health)
  • Among the 12 cases, except for one patient with cardiac tamponade leading to heart failure, the remaining 11 cases had no complications. (imrpress.com)
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy may reduce symptoms of heart failure and lower the risk of heart failure complications, including death. (mayoclinic.org)
  • The cardiac intensivist must have a thorough understanding of cardiopulmonary physiology as well as the complications of cardiopulmonary bypass. (alliedacademies.org)
  • While the total number of pulmonary, cardiac, or CNS complications appeared to be decreasing (958 to 376), the number of diagnoses that were other or unspecified complications has increased significantly (4,159 to 16,138). (apsf.org)
  • Patients with repaired VSD and no residual cardiac sequelae can resume regular activity. (medscape.com)
  • Transfer to a tertiary care center may be required for further diagnostic evaluation or surgical intervention in patients with large VSDs or multiple VSDs. (medscape.com)
  • Surgical mortality is now very low (approximately 1%) in patients older than 6 months with isolated large muscular VSDs. (medscape.com)
  • In the United States, more than one million procedures (CABG and PCI) are performed each year to restore circulation to patients with blocked arteries. (nih.gov)
  • Patients with acute procedure success have durable results lasting as long as five years. (acc.org)
  • During the course of EVEREST II enrollment it was recognized that there is a population of older, frail patients with multiple comorbid conditions who are not responsive to medical management and are not candidates for any form of surgical therapy. (acc.org)
  • The COAPT (Clinical Outcomes Assessment of the MitraClip Percutaneous Therapy for Extremely High-Surgical-Risk Patients) trial is examining the safety and effectiveness of the MitraClip device in high surgical risk patients with functional MR and heart failure, who are being randomized to either percutaneous mitral repair or to a control group with standard medical therapy alone. (acc.org)
  • Ramsay Cardiac Care services offer patients the gold standard in cardiac care, supporting you through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • A small, battery-powered electrical impulse generator that is implanted in patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • Predictors of outcome in cardiac surgical patients with prolonged intensive care stay. (mdedge.com)
  • Predictors of operative mortality in cardiac surgical patients with prolonged intensive care unit duration. (mdedge.com)
  • Her interest in running inspires her to work with cardiac patients and help them return to a healthy lifestyle. (tcainstitute.com)
  • Accordingly, to use a preoperative CT image during the procedure, a software registration between the CT image and the life fluoroscopy is required. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sebach A. Preoperative evaluations for non-cardiac surgical procedures: what hospitalist nurse practitioners need to know. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • Long QT syndrome is a life threatening genetic arrhythmia syndrome which is characterized by ventricular arrhythmias with few children often having their initial clinical presentation as sudden cardiac arrest. (authorea.com)
  • Sometimes additional abnormal path ways form and cause dangerous changes to the normal rhythm of the heart (arrhythmias) EP study is a diagnostic procedure done to find out extra pathways that cause these arrhythmias. (sssihms.org)
  • This is a remedial procedure for arrhythmias. (sssihms.org)
  • 1. Concomitant non-CABG cardiac surgical procedure. (who.int)
  • We present a series of four children suffering from Long QT syndrome, who were successfully managed with left cardiac sympathetic denervation (LCSD) combined with device implantation (permanent pacemaker implantation in two children and implantable loop recorder in one child). (authorea.com)
  • The study examines the whole blood transcriptome profile before and after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a severe form of congenital heart disease, that can develop low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS). (nih.gov)
  • Here we will describe the actual surgical technique to perform the left mammary artery bypass to the left anterior descending artery, and the results of this operation in the Benetti Foundation in the last 20 years. (scirp.org)
  • This a permanent procedure often performed to bypass a congenitally deformed right atrium or right ventricle. (harvard.edu)
  • Severe PAD usually requires angioplasty or surgical bypass and may require amputation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Eligible principal investigators include those with the experience and expertise to conduct clinical studies evaluating cardiothoracic surgical interventions and other therapies directed at cardiovascular disease. (nih.gov)
  • Small muscular ventricular septal defects (VSDs) have a high spontaneous closure rate (80-90%) within the first 2 years of life and often require no medical or surgical management. (medscape.com)
  • [ 11 ] New surgical approaches using smaller incisions have proven effective in single ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure. (medscape.com)
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) uses a device called a biventricular pacemaker - also called a cardiac resynchronization device - that sends electrical signals to both lower chambers of the heart (right and left ventricles). (mayoclinic.org)
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy with a pacemaker and an ICD (CRT-D). This device may be recommended for people with heart failure who also have a risk of sudden cardiac death. (mayoclinic.org)
  • This palliative procedure limits the degree of left-to-right shunting and allows additional time for these defects to decrease in size or undergo spontaneous closure. (medscape.com)
  • Are you afraid to undergo cardiac surgical procedures? (placidway.com)
  • 3. Mahesh B, Choong CK, Goldsmith K, Gerrard C, Nashef SA, Vuylsteke A. Prolonged stay in intensive care unit is a powerful predictor of adverse outcomes after cardiac operations. (mdedge.com)
  • 1. A case report of Fontan procedure-related hepatocellular carcinoma: pure laparoscopic approach by low and stable pneumoperitoneum. (nih.gov)
  • 6. Surgical Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Cardiac Cirrhosis after the Fontan Procedure. (nih.gov)
  • 17. Hepatocellular carcinoma after the Fontan procedure in a 16-year-old girl: A case report. (nih.gov)
  • Left cardiac sympathetic denervation and device implantation in congenital long QT syndrome -- A case series and review. (authorea.com)
  • Long-term outcome and predictors of noninstitutionalized survival subsequent to prolonged intensive care unit stay after cardiac surgical procedures. (mdedge.com)
  • Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital partners with Nambour Selangor Private Hospital to provide a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, managed by experienced Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • Cardiac rehabilitation not only aids in short-term recovery, but also ensures long-term health. (memorial.health)
  • Our cardiac facilities encompass a coronary care unit, a cardio ward, cardiac catheter laboratories, theatres, intensive care unit and more. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • PTMC is a procedure where a balloon is used to dilate a stenosed mitral valve by threading it onto a catheter that is maneuvered into the mitral valve site. (sssihms.org)
  • PTCA is a procedure in which a balloon-tipped catheter is inserted into a narrowed artery of the heart. (memorial.health)
  • In this type of procedure, the heart artery blockage is removed using a small, mechanically driven catheter inserted into the artery to shave and remove blockage from the artery wall. (memorial.health)
  • During this procedure, special long, flexible tubes, called angiography catheters, will be inserted into your heart and coronary arteries. (sssihms.org)
  • Surgical intervention in younger infants, especially those younger than 1 month, is associated with an increased risk of mortality (historically as high as 10-20%, although currently much lower). (medscape.com)
  • Procedure similar to PTMC but the tricuspid valve is involved. (sssihms.org)
  • Yang M. Cardiac resynchronization therapy improves myocardial conduction. (mayoclinic.org)
  • A medical procedure in which part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumour or other dysfunctional tissue is ablated using the heat generated from high frequency alternating current. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest . (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sudden Cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart develops an arrhythmia that causes it to stop beating. (patientsville.com)
  • Investigators (A435) performed a cross-sectional study to identify cases of maternal cardiac arrest among admissions for delivery from 1994-2006 utilizing the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. (apsf.org)
  • The 4 most common causes for injury were block technique (primarily with nerve damage), neuraxial associated cardiac arrest, dural puncture, and high spinal epidural block. (apsf.org)
  • Pediatric surgical errors: a systematic scoping review. (ahrq.gov)
  • The suites feature equipment that is specifically designed for pediatric neurosurgery or pediatric orthopedic procedures. (sahealth.com)
  • Cynthia brings to the position previous experience in cardiac rehab, cardiology nursing, and exercise physiology. (tcainstitute.com)
  • Diagnostics and procedures in Cardiology may be divided into two broad categories, arrhythmia related procedures and anatomy related procedures. (sssihms.org)
  • The specific risks of cardiac resynchronization therapy depend on the type of implant and your overall health. (mayoclinic.org)
  • The costs associated with your cardiac treatment and recovery will depend on the type of treatment you receive. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • 4. Silberman S, Bitran D, Fink D, Tauber R, Merin O. Very prolonged stay in the intensive care unit after cardiac operations: early results and late survival. (mdedge.com)
  • The TCAR procedure is performed through a small incision in the neck combines stenting with state of the art brain protection line and greatly reduces the potential for stroke during revascularization. (wth.org)
  • Our leading cardiac specialists currently perform the following procedures at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital. (sunshinecoastuniversityprivate.com.au)
  • Memorial's cardiac rehab teams include registered nurses, exercise physiologists, registered dietician, healthcare psychologist and exercise specialists who work with the patient's personal physician to provide an individualized plan of care. (memorial.health)
  • If you have had an SCA, an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) reduces the chance of dying from a second SCA. (patientsville.com)
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy with a pacemaker (CRT-P). The device used for cardiac resynchronization therapy has three leads that connect the pacemaker to the right upper chamber of the heart (right atria) and both lower chambers (ventricles). (mayoclinic.org)
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy is a treatment for heart failure in people whose lower heart chambers (ventricles) don't contract in a coordinated fashion. (mayoclinic.org)
  • It's frequently used for people who have heart failure and a condition called left bundle branch block or for people who are likely to require cardiac pacing due to low heart rates. (mayoclinic.org)
  • type of heart or cardiac disease, and that number reduces to one in four by the time a woman reaches the age of 65. (placidway.com)
  • Other innovative heart and lung care procedures are also available through West Tennessee Healthcare. (wth.org)
  • During this procedure, a perfusion machine is used to pump blood through body while patient's heart is stopped. (memorial.health)
  • The goal of the Network is to foster a culture of rigorous scientific comparisons and promote the evaluation of newer surgical techniques, technologies, devices, and innovative pharmaceutical and bioengineered products directed at cardiovascular disease. (nih.gov)
  • A new procedure that could save millions of dollars annually in medical costs - and result in much better patient outcomes and satisfaction - was performed for the first time in the world this week at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Some factors identified for ineffective handovers were poor teamwork and communication, patient instability on arrival, unclear procedures, technical errors, unstructured processes, interruptions and distractions, lack of central information repositories, and nurse inattention. (apsf.org)
  • A patient undergoing cardiac surgical procedure in India may be offered the prospect to see the Taj Mahal beforehand. (jilla.org)
  • This is a unique procedure to enable the mixing of pure and impure blood which enhances survival of the patient. (sssihms.org)
  • Werfen has released GEMweb Live, a real-time onscreen viewer of diagnostic test results for cardiac surgical procedures. (rtmagazine.com)
  • Our facilities are state of the art, and we have two dedicated hybrid operating rooms allowing for the complex integration of endovascular and surgical procedures. (wth.org)