Prevalence and clinical course of pleural effusions at 30 days after coronary artery and cardiac surgery.

The present prospective study was designed to determine the prevalence of pleural effusion at approximately 28 days after cardiac surgery and their subsequent course. This consecutive case study included 389 patients; 312 had only coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) surgery, 37 had both valve and CABG surgery, and 40 had only valve surgery. Chest radiographs were obtained approximately 28 days postoperatively.

Ventricular aneurysmectomy. A 25-year experience.

Objective: This study determined predictors of operative survival and improved long-term outcomes in patients undergoing ventricular aneurysmectomy.

Summary Background Data: Since the first successful repair of ventricular aneurysm in 1958, refined technique and improvement in perioperative care have been introduced to lower morbidity and mortality.

Methods: The authors reviewed their institutional experience from 1968 through 1993 in treating 523 patients who underwent ventricular aneurysmectomy.