Pre-operative predictors of mortality in ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: is the Harborview Medical Center mortality risk score enough?

Background: We aimed to evaluate the reliability of the Harborview Medical Center (HMC) mortality risk scoring system in predicting post-operative in-hospital mortality after open repair (OR) of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) and to inves-tigate the presence of other possible mortality risk factors.

Methods: Patients who underwent OR for rAAA between January 01, 2004, and December 31, 2021, were retrospectively included in this single-center cohort study. The 30-day hospital mortality risk was calculated using the HMC risk scoring system.

Erector spinae plane block versus its combination with superficial parasternal intercostal plane block for postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study.

Background: We aimed to compare the effectiveness of bilateral erector spinae plane (ESP) block and superficial parasternal intercostal plane (S-PIP) + ESP block in acute post-sternotomy pain following cardiac surgery.

Methods: Forty-seven patients aged between 18 and 80 years of age with American Society of Anesthesiologists class II-III due to undergo median sternotomy for cardiac surgery were included in this prospective, randomized, double-blinded study. Following randomization into two groups, one group received bilateral ultrasound-guided ESP and the other S-PIP plus ESP block.

External compression of left main bronchus by a large patent ductus arteriosus: a case report.

In neonates and infants, the trachea and main bronchus may be compressed by adjacent cardiovascular structures. Compression of the main bronchi by the patent ductus arteriosus is rare and causes a variety of respiratory problems. Surgical closure of the patent ductus arteriosus that compresses the main bronchus as soon as possible is an effective treatment option.

Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Pecto-intercostal Fascial Block and Transversus Thoracic Muscle Plane Block for Acute Poststernotomy Pain Management After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Pilot Study.

Objective: The objective of the present study was to evaluate morphine consumption and pain scores 24 hours postoperatively to compare the effects of a bilateral pectointercostal fascial block (PIFB) with those of a transversus thoracic muscle plane block (TTMPB) on acute poststernotomy pain in cardiac surgery patients who have undergone median sternotomy.

Design: Prospective, randomized, double-blinded.

Setting: The operating room, intensive care unit, and patient ward at a university hospital.

Ligation of left pulmonary artery instead of patent ductus arteriosus.

Ductus arteriosus is an essential component of fetal circulation. Due to occurring changes in the cardiopulmonary system physiology after birth, ductus arteriosus closes. Patent ductus arteriosus can be closed by medical or invasive (percutaneous or surgical) treatment methods.

Influence of Bentall Procedure on Left Ventricular Function.

Objective: To evaluate the influence of Bentall procedure on left ventricular function and condition on long-term follow-up.

Methods: Seventy-three consecutive patients who underwent an aortic root and ascending aorta replacement with composite valve button Bentall or flanged Bentall technique, from January 2007 to November 2018, were included in this retrospective study.

Results: Postoperative left ventricular ejection fraction significantly increased (52.

Relationship of Inter-Arm Systolic Blood Pressure Difference with Subclavian Artery Stenosis and Vertebral Artery Stenosis in Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the association of inter-arm systolic blood pressure difference (IASBPD) with carotid artery stenosis, subclavian artery stenosis and vertebral artery stenosis in patients who underwent carotid endarterectomy.

Methods: A total of 141 patients (29 females, 112 males; mean age 71.2±10.

Incidence of postoperative acute renal failure among violence-related cardiovascular trauma patients: a review of our experience in 117 cases.

Background: The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the incidence of renal failure and hemodialysis (HD) in postoperative period after cardiovascular surgery associated with trauma.

Methods: One hundred and seventeen cases of violence-related cardiovascular trauma patients had emergent surgery between 1996 and 2009. Cases were reviewed in three main groups: Cardiac trauma in 11 patients (Group A), vascular trauma in 78 patients (Group B), and cardiovascular trauma in 28 patients (Group C).

Reduced intimal hyperplasia in rabbits via medical therapy after carotid venous bypass.

Intimal hyperplasia is a major cause of restenosis after the interventional or surgical treatment of occlusive arterial disease. We investigated the effects of clopidogrel, calcium dobesilate, nebivolol, and atorvastatin on the development of intimal hyperplasia in rabbits after carotid venous bypass surgery. We divided 40 male New Zealand rabbits into 4 study groups and 1 control group.

Inhibition of vein graft intimal hyperplasia by periadventitial application of hyaluronic acid-carboxymethyl cellulose: an experimental study.

Objective: Placement of an external support has been reported to prevent intimal hyperplasia of vein grafts. In this study, we investigated the effect of HA/CMC on intimal hyperplasia in a rabbit model.

Design: Right jugular vein to common carotid artery bypass grafting was performed in 24 female New Zealand white rabbits (2.