Publications by authors named "Julia Aquilina"
Article Synopsis
- - Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) for mitral valve repair can lead to a rare issue called differential hypoxemia, where one part of the body suffers from low oxygen levels, particularly in the upper body during surgery.
- - A case study of a 38-year-old man with Barlow Syndrome showed that his right arm's oxygen saturation dropped to 65% due to a dislodged venous cannula, but repositioning restored normal oxygen levels and allowed surgery to continue smoothly.
- - The report suggests implementing monitoring for cerebral oxygenation during MICS procedures, emphasizing the increased risk of stroke and the need for good team communication in the surgical environment.
