The association between heparin sensitivity index and postoperative blood loss in Chinese patients undergoing elective off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a single center retrospective study

The heparin sensitivity index (HSI) is closely associated with perioperative ischemic events and increased blood loss in cardiac surgery. Previous studies have produced conflicting results. Therefore, this stu…  Read More

First initiation of mobilization out of bed after cardiac surgery – an observational cross-sectional study in Sweden

Cardiac surgery is associated with a period of postoperative bed rest. Although early mobilization is a vital component of postoperative care, for preventing complications and enhancing physical recovery, ther…  Read More

Therapeutic effect of induction therapy including nab-paclitaxel followed by surgical resection for the patients with locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

Lung cancer is associated with a high mortality rate worldwide. Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a major subtype of lung cancer. Carboplatin (CBDCA) plus nab-paclitaxel (PTX) has become a standard treatme…  Read More

First initiation of mobilization out of bed after cardiac surgery – an observational cross-sectional study in Sweden

Cardiac surgery is associated with a period of postoperative bed rest. Although early mobilization is a vital component of postoperative care, for preventing complications and enhancing physical recovery, ther…  Read More

First initiation of mobilization out of bed after cardiac surgery – an observational cross-sectional study in Sweden

Cardiac surgery is associated with a period of postoperative bed rest. Although early mobilization is a vital component of postoperative care, for preventing complications and enhancing physical recovery, ther…  Read More

Different antithrombotic strategies after coronary artery bypass grafting to prevent adverse events: a retrospective analysis

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with antithrombotic therapy in terms of postoperative adverse events; however, it is still unknown whether the early use of such drugs after CABG is safe an…  Read More

Long-term outcomes following mitral valve replacement in children at heart center Leipzig: a 20-year analysis

Although mitral valve repair is the preferred surgical strategy in children with mitral valve disease, there are cases of irreparable severe dysplastic valves that require mitral valve replacement. The aim of …  Read More

Impact of minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation on systemic inflammatory response – a randomized trial

Extracorporeal circulation causes a systemic inflammatory response, that may cause postoperative haemodynamic instability and end-organ dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the impact of minimal invasi…  Read More

Application of the radial artery after angiography in patients undergoing total arterial coronary revascularization

There is growing evidence supporting the utilization of the radial artery as a secondary arterial graft in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. However, debates continue over the recovery period of …  Read More