The use of nonpulsatile flow during extracorporeal circulation remains popular despite theoretical advantages of pulsatile cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Pulsatile CPB is considered to be more… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To determine the incidence, risk factors, outcome, and pathogens of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in a cardiac surgical intensive care unit (ICU).
DESIGN
Prospective study.
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The Journal of the Association of Physicians of…
2007
Valvular heart disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in India. Advances in both surgical and percutaneous techniques and a better understanding of timing for intervention accounts for… (More)
We sought to determine the rate of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI), microbiological profile, bacterial resistance, length of stay (LOS) and excess mortality in 12 ICUs of the seven hospital… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To compare cardiac output (CO), stroke volume (SV), and cardiac index (CI) as estimated with a new, noninvasive Doppler device (Ultrasonic Cardiac Output Monitor [USCOM]; USCOM Ltd, Sydney,… (More)
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Previous studies have demonstrated beneficial effects of regular consumption of pistachio nuts on glycemic, lipid, and oxidative stress parameters. The aim of this study was to determine… (More)
BACKGROUND
The radial artery is being used as a conduit of choice over saphenous vein with increasing frequency. We analyzed early and midterm results of coronary artery bypass grafting using radial… (More)
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We investigated the role of three-dimensional echocardiography in assessing mitral valve anatomy in greater detail in patients immediately before and after balloon mitral valvuloplasty… (More)
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Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a well-accepted and widely used mechanical circulatory support in cardiac surgical practice. We evaluated the vascular complications of IABP and risk… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as an intraoperative monitoring modality and to assess its safety, reliability, and overall utility in real-time use during cardiac… (More)