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To explore the impact of preoperative HbA1c levels on postoperative complications in coronary heart disease patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Atrial fibrillation (AF) has emerged as a notable public health issue in China due to the aging population and rapid urbanization. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of patients with AF (paroxysm…  Read More

This study aims to evaluate the long-term outcomes of compensatory hyperhidrosis (CH) after thoracoscopic sympathectomy and explore the risk factors affecting postoperative CH in primary palmar hyperhidrosis(P…  Read More

Large mediastinum tumors invading the thoracic outlet have consistently been a challenge in thoracic surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and its proximity to many important tissues, appropriate surgica…  Read More

Stroke, primarily resulting from ischemic conditions, is the foremost cause of mortality and long-term impairment and is frequently associated with narrowing of the carotid arteries. Although carotid endartere…  Read More

Despite key differences in pathological processes, both Intramural Hematomas and Aortic Dissections are Acute Aortic Syndromes repaired with similar surgical technique. The objective of this study was to deter…  Read More

“Swiss Cheese” ventricular septal defects represent a serious congenital heart disease with suboptimal clinical outcomes and a lack of consensus regarding its management. This study presents mid-term follow-up…  Read More

Acute kidney injury (AKI) represents a significant post-cardiac surgery complication, particularly prevalent among individuals with pre-existing renal dysfunction. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is frequently ac…  Read More

Computed tomography aortography (CTA) is used in the assessment of aortic pathologies and planning of surgical intervention. However, its dependence on iodinated contrast can result in development of contrast-…  Read More