[Impact of renal dysfunction on early outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting surgery].

Introduction: Impaired renal function as seen in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a known risk factor for coronary artery diseases and has been linked to inferior outcome after myocardial revascularization. Studies on the outcome of coronary bypass grafting (CABG) in CKD-patients are scarce. We aimed to study this subgroup of patients following CABG in a well defined whole-nation cohort, focusing on short term complications and 30 day mortality.

Long-term outcome of surgical revascularization in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction-a population-based cohort study.

Objectives: Surgical revascularization is an established indication for patients with advanced coronary artery disease and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Long-term outcomes for these patients are not well-defined. We studied the long-term outcomes of patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy who underwent surgical revascularization in a well-defined nationwide cohort.

Long-term outcome of patients undergoing re-exploration for bleeding following cardiac surgery: a SWEDEHEART study.

Objectives: Excessive bleeding leading to re-exploration is a severe complication of cardiac surgical procedures, associated with early postoperative morbidity and mortality. Less is known about the long-term outcome of these patients. We evaluated the impact of re-exploration after cardiac surgery on peri- and postoperative morbidity and mortality, as well long-term mortality, in a well-defined nationwide population.

Reoperation for bleeding following coronary artery bypass surgery with special focus on long-term outcomes.

We studied the incidence and risk factors of reoperation for bleeding following CABG in a nationwide cohort with focus on long-term complications and survival. A retrospective study on 2060 consecutive, isolated CABG patients operated 2001-2016. Outcome of reoperated patients ( = 130) were compared to non-reoperated ones ( = 1930), including major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) and overall survival.

Use of serotonin reuptake inhibitors is not associated with increased bleeding after CABG.

Objectives: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants worldwide. Studies suggest that SSRI/SNRIs can increase bleeding following different surgical procedures, including open heart surgery, but results are conflicting. The objective of this study was to analyse their effects on bleeding after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

[Incidence and predictors of prolonged intensive care unit stay after coronary artery bypass in Iceland].

Introduction: To maximize the use of intensive care unit (ICU) re--sources, it is important to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for prolonged ICU unit stay after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.

Material And Methods: This retrospective cohort study included all patients who underwent primary isolated CABG at Landspitali between 2001 and 2018. Patient information was collected from hospital charts and death registries.

[The use of Intra Aortic Balloon Pump in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery].

Introduction: Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that increases cardiac output by increasing diastolic blood flow to the coronary arteries and lowers the afterload of the left ventricle in systole. IABP is primarily used in acute heart failure, that includes patients that have to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Its usage, however, in cardiac surgery has been declining with ongoing controversy regarding its benefits.

[No significant association between obesity and long-term outcome of coronary artery bypass grafting].

Objectives:  Our objective was to investigate long-term outcomes of obese patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in Iceland.

Materials And Methods:  A retrospective analysis on 1698 patients that underwent isolated CABG in Iceland between 2001-2013. Patients were divided into four groups according to body mass index (BMI); Normal=18.

Penetrating stab injuries in Iceland: a whole-nation study on incidence and outcome in patients hospitalized for penetrating stab injuries.

Background: Studies on penetrating injuries in Europe are scarce and often represent data from single institutions. The aim of this study was to describe the incidence and demographic features of patients hospitalized for stab injury in a whole nation.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective nationwide population-based study on all consecutive adult patients who were hospitalized in Iceland following knife and machete-related injuries, 2000-2015.