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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Patch Dehiscence After Mitral Valve Repair by Posterior Mitral Leaflet Augmentation at Weaning From Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Authors: Aihara S, Nakayama Y, Nakajima Y, et al. Cureus  June 21, 202416(6): e62872. Abstract The treatment for ischemic mitral regurgitation (MR) involves a combination of medical management and, in certain cases, surgical intervention. The approach depends on the severity of the condition, underlying causes, and the patient’s overall health. A 76-year-old male with heart […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Childbirth Experience and Pain Control: Expectation, Satisfaction, and Analgesia Myths

Authors: Rodrigues R, Freitas C, Gonçalves B, et al. Cureus June 25, 2024 16(6): e63082. Background: In our days, increasing importance has been given to maternal satisfaction as a quality indicator in healthcare services. A positive childbirth experience should meet a woman’s personal and sociocultural beliefs and expectations in every setting. This study aimed to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Andexanet Alfa for Edoxaban Reversal and Associated Thromboelastography Changes in Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy

 Authors: Fukuda Y, Yoshinaga K, Kondo S, et al. Cureus June 14, 2024 16(6): e62370. Abstract Andexanet alfa neutralizes factor Xa inhibitors in critical bleeding situations. However, in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), heparin resistance induced by andexanet alfa should be a concern, and the lack of point-of-care monitoring of plasma concentration of factor […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Diaphragmatic and Pulmonary Functions Following an Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Approach Versus a Costoclavicular Approach of a Brachial Plexus Block

Authors: Saraswat R K, Deganwa M, Verma K, et al. Cureus June 18, 2024 16(6): e62586. Abstract Introduction: A costoclavicular brachial plexus block is an emerging infraclavicular approach that targets the cords lateral to the axillary artery, providing rapid onset of sensory-motor blockade. However, the incidence of hemi-diaphragmatic paralysis (HDP), a potential complication, remains unclear […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Determining the Target Concentration of Propofol for Sedation in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Authors: S S, Dhingra U, Sindwani G, et al. Cureus June 22, 2024 16(6): e62936. Introduction Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is vital for diagnosing and treating biliary and pancreatic diseases, necessitating deep sedation typically achieved through total intravenous anesthesia. Propofol, with its favorable pharmacokinetic profile, is the preferred sedative, but conventional administration methods of mg/kg […]

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