Recent innovations in myocardial protection strategies during cardiac surgeries
Better understanding of the pathophysiology of myocardial injury has led to the development of multiple modifications and new strategies for myocardial protection. New drugs and techniques are alway...
Effect of stellate ganglion block versus intraluminal application of verapamil-nitroglycerine solution on internal mammary artery graft blood flow rate in patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting
Background Left internal mammary artery (IMA) graft is the most promising arterial conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting. Stellate ganglion block (SGB) induces sympathetic blockade and is...
Perioperative hyperglycemia: a strong predictor for atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
Context Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent arrhythmia following cardiac surgery. Many risk factors for this problem have been studied.
Aims The objective was to investigate the ...
Effect of the fresh whole blood transfusion on perioperative bleeding in adult patients undergoing emergency coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: a randomized study
Objective The present study aimed to assess the hemostatic effects of fresh whole blood (FWB) transfusion on bleeding and blood product transfusion in patients on clopidogrel undergoing emerg...
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The Egyptian Journal of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, a publication of Egyptian Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Society (ECTAS), is a peer-reviewed online journal with Semiannual print on demand compilation of issues published. The journal’s full text is available online at http://www.ejca.eg.net.