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Optimal postoperative delirium prediction after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: a prospective cohort study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Postoperative delirium (POD) presents as a serious neuropsychiatric syndrome in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) surgery. Methods This prospective cohort study enrolled patients undergoing OPCABG surgery between December 2020 and May 2021 in Qilu Hospital.

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A novel scoring model for predicting prolonged mechanical ventilation in cardiac surgery patients: development and validation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Predictive variables were selected based on clinical expertise and prior literature, and a nomogram was developed using LASSO regression and multiple logistic regression.

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Systemic immune–inflammation index for predicting postoperative atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Results Eight studies published between 2021 and 2023 with 3,245 patients were included. Six studies involved coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery; one encompassed various cardiac procedures, and another focused solely on mitral valve surgery.

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Coronary Revascularization Guideline: Why STS and AATS Did Not Endorse

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Concerns discussed include: the devaluation of both coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) as a treatment option and the evidence supporting bypass surgery as a preferred approach in select high-risk patient populations, and the superior long-term benefits of CABG versus percutaneous coronary intervention in decreasing repeat reintervention.

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A real story of Ella Dunmore's heart recovery.

Heart 2023 Conference

Ella was advised to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery after a local hospital team discovered a critical blockage in her left main artery. Dr. Kaki implanted Impella CP® on March 18, 2021, while he cleared blockages and inserted stents. Ella went back to her house the following day.

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Case Report: Extended cardiopulmonary resuscitation in sudden cardiac arrest after acute myocardial infarction

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The emergency department of Liaocheng People's Hospital in Shandong Province admitted one patient with OHCA in August 2021, who suddenly suffered a loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest during exercise after dinner. Coronary artery bypass grafting was performed after the patient's condition stabilized, and he was finally discharged.

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Unraveling the Link Between Mental Health and Cardiovascular Disease 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

In 2021 alone, CVD accounted for over 900,000 deaths in the U.S. In 2021, approximately 57.8 A 2021 cohort study of 118, 706 participants with no prior CVD, evaluated the association between psychological stress and the development of CVD and mortality. and approximately 19.91 million globally.