Prevalence of ascending aortic atheromatous plaques and risk factors in Thai cardiac surgery patients: A prospective cohort study.

Cerebral embolism, a serious complication in cardiac surgery, is significantly impacted by atheromatous plaques in the ascending aorta and aortic arch. However, data on the prevalence of these plaques in Asian populations are sparse. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of atheromatous plaques in the ascending aorta among Thai cardiac surgery patients, thereby facilitating risk stratification and improving preoperative management.

Analgesic Effect and Sleep Quality of Low-Dose Dexmedetomidine in Cardiac Surgical Patients After Ultrafast-Track Extubation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objective: To compare the analgesic and sleep quality effects of dexmedetomidine infusion versus placebo in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with ultra-fast track extubation.

Design: The randomized, double-blind clinical trial study.

Setting: At a single academic center hospital.

H1 and H2 antihistamines pretreatment for attenuation of protamine reactions after cardiopulmonary bypass: a randomized-controlled study.

Background: Protamine administration post-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can potentially cause hemodynamic instability. Histamine released from mast cells is believed to be responsible for hypotension after protamine administration. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of pretreatment with H1 and H2 antihistamines on changes in systemic arterial pressure following protamine administration.

Awareness about radiation hazards and knowledge about radiation protection among healthcare personnel: A quaternary care academic center-based study.

Background: The use of medical radiation in diagnosis and procedural and surgical treatment is increasing. Therefore, healthcare personnel should be adequately aware and knowledgeable about radiation hazards to protect themselves and their patients from its adverse effects. The objective of this study was to examine awareness about radiation hazards and knowledge about protection methods among the anesthesia personnel and surgical subspecialists of a quaternary care academic center.