J Cardiothorac Surg
September 2024
Introduction: Stroke is a potentially debilitating complication of heart valve replacement surgery, with rates ranging from 1 to 10%. Despite advancements in surgical techniques, the incidence of postoperative stroke remains a significant concern, impacting patient outcomes and healthcare resources. This study aims to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of in-hospital adverse neurologic events, particularly stroke, following valve replacement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Valve replacement surgeries holds risks of morbidity and mortality.
Materials And Methods: The study cohort included 346 patients who underwent different types of valve surgery, excluding redo and Bentall operations. All operations were performed through a median sternotomy using cardiopulmonary bypass.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infects host cells through angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptors, leading to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related pneumonia, and also causing acute cardiac injury and chronic damage to the cardiovascular system. The purpose of this review is primarily reviewing the COVID-19 disease, including pathogen, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment with particular attention to cardiovascular involvement based on the current evidence. COVID-19 remains a threat to global public health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThorac Cardiovasc Surg
August 2021
Background: Acute kidney injury is a serious complication after surgical valve replacement and holds increased mortality rates.
Objectives: To study predictors of acute kidney injury after surgical valve replacement.
Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent valve surgery procedures at our center were included.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
November 2019
Introduction: Stent dislodgement is a known complication during coronary angiography. Different methods are used to retrieve it including open heart surgery.
Case Presentation: A 71 year-old male with stable angina was scheduled for elective coronary angiography.
Background: To investigate the left atrial (LA) size as an independent predictor of mortality following coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).
Methods: This single center study evaluated determinants of mortality in 1070 patients who underwent isolated CABG from 2005-2014. Clinical, laboratory and demographic data were obtained from medical records.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann
July 2015
Background: Acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass surgery is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We investigated the predictors of acute kidney injury in a major hospital in Jordan.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of clinical, operative, and outcome data of 867 patients (mean age 59 ± 9.
Stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is a devastating complication of coronary surgery. In this report, the incidence, and correlates of CVA following isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery were evaluated. Data were collected retrospectively.
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February 2014
Background: Although temporary cardiac pacing is infrequently needed, temporary epicardial pacing wires are routinely inserted after valve surgery. As they are associated with infrequent, but life threatening complications, and the decreased need for postoperative pacing in a group of low risk patients; this study aims to identify the predictors of temporary cardiac pacing after valve surgery.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of data collected prospectively on 400 consecutive valve surgery patients between May 2002 and December 2012 was performed.
Background: To determine the rate and risk factors of three operative complications (renal failure, pneumonia, and sternal wound infection) within 30 days after isolated coronary artery bypass surgery.
Methods: Medical records of 1,046 consecutive patients between the years 2005 and 2009 were reviewed. Demographic data and peri-operative information were collected and analyzed.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann
June 2012
To determine the risk factors and rate of 30-day operative mortality among Jordanian patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass surgery, we reviewed the records (January, 2005 to July, 2009) of 1,046 consecutive patients. Demographic and perioperative data were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis. The 30-day operative mortality rate was 5.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The emergence of minimally invasive techniques has broadened interest in splenectomy for a variety of haematological illnesses. Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is currently considered the gold standard for the treatment of various haematological disorders.
Purpose: The literature was reviewed to highlight points of consensus and debatable points regarding best practice in LS, looking at issues such as bleeding and conversion, splenomegaly, splenic retrieval techniques, types of instruments used, hand-assisted LS (HALS), complications, approaches, accessory spleen and splenosis.
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech
February 2009
Objective: To highlight the importance of considering jejunal disorders in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen. Although these conditions are relatively uncommon, we should keep in mind that jejunum still occurs, and deserves consideration.
Method: This study was carried out at King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan.
Background: The risk of choledocholithiasis is expected to be higher during pregnancy. This is attributed to alteration in bile composition as well as biliary stasis that take place during gestation. There is significant concern regarding application of endoscopic procedures especially the more invasive ones for treatment of choledocholithiasis during pregnancy.
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