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Analysis of cardiac arrest after coronary artery bypass grafting

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiac arrest after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a serious complication with low survival rate. The prognosis of patients with cardiac arrest in the general ward is worse than that in the intensi.

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Anal-cardiac reflex leading to coronary spasm and cardiac arrest during abdominoperineal excision of the rectum (MILES): case report and review of the literature

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

However, severe cardiac arrest induced by CAS as a result of anal-cardiac and vasovagal reflexes is relatively. Coronary artery spasm (CAS) has been frequently documented during regional or general anesthesia.

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Arrest after Cardiac Surgery: Is Your Team Ready?

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

kchalko Wed, 08/24/2022 - 08:44 August 18, 2022 During this installment of the STS Webinar Series, an expert panel highlights a team-based approach to managing cardiac surgery patients who suffer sudden postoperative cardiac arrest. Moderators Anna L. Ciullo, MD University of Utah Health Salt Lake City, UT J.W.

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Comparison of the effects of using feedback devices for training or simulated cardiopulmonary arrest

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

High-quality chest compression is essential for successful cardiac arrest resuscitation. High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can effectively improve the survival rate of patients with cardiopulmon.

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Pitfalls of computed tomography angiography examination in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients: a case report of a patient with cardiac rupture

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Veno-arterial (V-A) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is commonly used for patients with cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, or heart failure and is a life-saving technique. Computed tomography angiogr.

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Critical Left Main

EMS 12-Lead

Tortuous LAD consistent with hypertensive cardiac disease and luminal irregularities, but free of stenosis 3. LCx and RCA with luminal irregularities, but free of stenosis She was referred to cardiothoracic surgery, and underwent CABG x3 the following day. Echocardiogram findings (pre-procedure) 1. Stage II diastolic dysfunction 3.

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A woman in her 70s with chest pain

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery were consulted and the patient was taken to the OR within an hour and a half of her arrival to the ED. The CT angio showed a type A aortic dissection extending from the aortic root proximally to the carotid and left subclavian artery and distally to the common femoral arteries.