Publications by authors named "Curtis Hightower"
[Cardiopulmonary exercise testing was used to evaluate objectively and quantitatively the holistic function in patients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy].
Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng Li Xue Za Zhi
March 2021
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing(CPET)was used to evaluate objectively and quantitatively the holistic function in patients accepted preoperative chemotherapy. This study investigated reliable objective and quantitative assessment methods of symptom limited maximal incremental CPET before and after chemotherapy in patients with 6 esophageal cancer. We re-analyzed the changes in cardiopulmonary, metabolism, and other functions physiologic parameters of CPET.
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- The study assesses the risk factors for postoperative cardiac complications in patients undergoing cystectomy for bladder cancer, focusing on preoperative cardiac health and surgical methods.
- A total of 283 patients were analyzed, revealing that a significant portion had a pre-existing cardiac history and that complications occurred in roughly 11% of cases.
- Key findings indicate that factors like advanced age, type of urinary diversion, and overall health status (measured by the Charlson Comorbidity Index) contribute to the likelihood of postoperative cardiac issues, emphasizing the need for careful preoperative counseling for at-risk patients.