Download or read book Management of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery written by Jonathan S. Steinberg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-08-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac surgery is performed on hundreds of thousands of patients a year, and can have an important beneficial impact on the outcomes of patients with coronary and valvular heart diseases. Despite the favorable recovery of most patients, some will have their post-operative period interrupted by the development of atrial fibrillation, with a host of potential complications including stroke. High risk subgroups may develop atrial fibrillation in more than half of cases, and often despite aggressive prophylactic measures. Treatment of atrial fibrillation and its aftermath can also add days to the hospital stay of the cardiac surgical patient. In an era of aggressive cost cutting and optimization of utilization of health care resources, the financial impact of this arrhythmic complication may be enormous. Experimental studies have led to a greater understanding of the mechanism of atrial fibrillation and potential precipitating factors in the cardiac surgical patient. Prophylactic efforts with beta-blockers, antiarrhythmic drugs and atrial pacing are being used, or are being investigated in clinical trials. New methods of achieving prompt cardioversion with minimal disruption of patient care, and prevention of the thromboembolic complications of atrial fibrillation, are also important therapeutic initiatives. This text is designed to aid health care professionals in the treatment of their patients in the recovery period after cardiac surgery, and to instigate additional research efforts to limit the occurrence of, and the complications following, this tenacious postoperative arrhythmia.
Download or read book American College of Chest Physicians Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery written by American College of Chest Physicians and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American College of Chest Physicians Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Stroke Book written by Michel T. Torbey and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential companion for busy professionals seeking to navigate stroke-related clinical situations successfully and make quick informed treatment decisions.
Download or read book The Relationship of Prolonged Signal averaged P Wave Duration to the Development of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Surgery written by Leslie S. Kern and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia written by R. Peter Alston and published by Oxford Textbook in Anaesthesia. This book was released on 2015 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the Oxford Textbooks in Anaesthesia series, this title covers the anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, post-operative complications, critical care, and all clinical aspects of cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia. Practical aspects, such as team working, and designing and equipping cardiothoracic theatre and critical care, are also included. The expert and international author team use their experience to ensure this title reflects current world-wide practice across the globe.
Download or read book Aortopathy written by Koichiro Niwa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first textbook to focus on Aortopathy, a new clinical concept for a form of vasculopathy. The first section of the book starts from discussing general concept and history of Aortopathy, and then deals with its pathophysiology, manifestation, intrinsic factor, clinical implication, management and prevention. The second part closely looks at various disorders of the Aortopathy such as bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of aorta. The book editors have published a lot of works on the topic and have been collecting relating data in the field of congenital heart disease for the past 20 years, thus present the book with confidence. The topic - an association of aortic pathophysiological abnormality, aortic dilation and aorto-left ventricular interaction - is getting more and more attention among cardiovascular physicians. This is the first book to refer for cardiologists, pediatric cardiologists, surgeons, ACHD specialists, etc. to acquire thorough knowledge on Aortopathy.
Download or read book Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery written by Jari Halonen and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia to occur after cardiac surgery. It is associated with postoperative complications including increased risk of stroke, prolonged hospital stay and increased costs. The study consisted of three randomized, prospective trials. In the first study intravenous metoprolol showed to be more effective than oral metoprolol in the prevention of AF after cardiac surgery. In the second study intravenous hydrocortisone reduced the risk of postoperative AF by 37% compared with placebo. In study three intravenous metoprolol therapy showed to be as effective as intravenous amiodarone in the prevention of postoperative AF after cardiac surgery.
Download or read book Operative Cardiac Surgery written by Thomas L. Spray and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 1893 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of this acclaimed and established operative atlas continues to provide a unique level of comprehensive detail on operative surgery of the heart and great vessels. With an international list of authors, the chapters have been updated and complemented by the same high quality artwork that has established this operative guide as the gold standard reference for the cardiac surgeon. This new edition retains the format of initial principles and justification for the procedure, followed by preoperative investigations and preparation, the operative procedure, and postoperative management. New chapters have been added on the latest techniques such as minimal invasive surgery, robotic surgery and off-pump bypass surgery. The chapters are arranged in seven sections, with each section emphasising the overall management of patients, tricks of the trade of individual authors and discussion of technical and clinical judgement. With this new and updated edition, Operative Cardiac Surgery remains the pre-eminent operative guide to a full range of cardiac conditions. Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.
Download or read book Postoperative Critical Care for Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients written by Ali Dabbagh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-04 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text reviews the postoperative management of patients who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures, some of the most common and most complicated forms of surgery. These patients and their management are characterized by complex challenges, while among the factors determining ultimate clinical outcome, postoperative critical care is of major importance. This new and extensively updated edition of Postoperative Critical Care for Cardiac Surgical Patients maintains the general clinical approach in explaining and analyzing the course of clinical care in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, providing the reader with a practical "cookbook" of postoperative intensive care in adult cardiac patients. It has been extensively updated to include the developments in this field during the last few years, from new chapters on postoperative management of renal, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems, postoperative management of infectious and inflammatory complications, and postoperative care of transplant patients and postoperative safety. This book is of critical importance for cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists and intensivists, and defines optimal daily practice for adult patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures.
Download or read book Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing written by Sonya R. Hardin and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for new and experienced nurses caring for patients in critical care units immediately following cardiac surgery and in the transitioning to home. With an evidence-based foundation, the Third Edition addresses nursing knowledge to meet the needs of acutely ill patients and strategies to optimizing patient outcomes in this dynamic field. Vital information has been added and updated to reflect significant changes in cardiac surgery as well as four new chapters based on needs of patients, families, and readers. These new chapters address nutritional issues, post ICU-care, psychological and spiritual support, and rehabilitation care post cardiac surgery.
Download or read book Deep Sternal Wound Infections written by Raymund E. Horch and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise and practical handbook covers the basics of pathophysiology, diagnosis, interdisciplinary surgical management, prevention and rehabilitation of patients with deep sternal wound infections and sternal osteomyelitis. All relevant aspects and surgical procedures are explained in an easily understandable way. Additionally special approaches and preventive measures are highlighted with regard to the perioperative handling as well as the rehabilitation possibilities. Through concise texts with numerous illustrations, the book is ideal for the practice and as a supplement to further studies. This book is suitable for all specialists who are involved into the treatment and diagnosis of sternal wound infections, particularly cardio-thoracis, thoracic, plastic, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation physicians.
Download or read book Orthogeriatrics written by Paolo Falaschi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new open access edition supported by the Fragility Fracture Network aims at giving the widest possible dissemination on fragility fracture (especially hip fracture) management and notably in countries where this expertise is sorely needed. It has been extensively revised and updated by the experts of this network to provide a unique and reliable content in one single volume. Throughout the book, attention is given to the difficult question of how to provide best practice in countries where the discipline of geriatric medicine is not well established and resources for secondary prevention are scarce. The revised and updated chapters on the epidemiology of hip fractures, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, surgery, anaesthesia, medical management of frailty, peri-operative complications, rehabilitation and nursing are supplemented by six new chapters. These include an overview of the multidisciplinary approach to fragility fractures and new contributions on pre-hospital care, treatment in the emergency room, falls prevention, nutrition and systems for audit. The reader will have an exhaustive overview and will gain essential, practical knowledge on how best to manage fractures in elderly patients and how to develop clinical systems that do so reliably.
Download or read book Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias written by Douglas P. Zipes and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1985 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation and Effective Means of Treatment for Prevention of Adverse Outcomes written by Kristi M. Bramel and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common complication following cardiac surgeries. It occurs in nearly 25% to 50% of patients that undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), valve surgery or a combination of both. POAF is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes that include stroke, heart failure, mortality and morbidity (Omae and Kanmura, 2012). It is also associated with longer stays in the intensive care unit (ICU), longer overall hospital stay and increased costs of postoperative care (Echahidi et al, 2008). The aim of this project is to determine if metoprolol or amiodarone is better at preventing or reducing the occurrence of POAF, and to determine if effective monitoring using electrocardiographic (EKG) monitors will enable nurses to rapidly recognize POAF so that immediate treatment can begin so adverse outcomes can be prevented. The findings reflect that metoprolol is the first line drug of choice for treatment and prevention of POAF; however, amiodarone is also recommended to be used in combination with metoprolol for those patients that are deemed to be high risk patients (Ho and Lewis, 2010). Amiodarone is also the first line drug of choice for those patients that are unable to take beta-blockers such as metoprolol (Ho and Lewis, 2010). Findings also reflect that EKG monitoring is an effective means of rapid recognition of rhythm changes. It has been shown that through effective EKG monitoring the development of POAF is able to be recognized at the earliest stage which allows for immediate treatment (Drew et al, 2009). This in turn helps to prevent adverse outcomes from occurring in addition to being able to convert the heart back into a normal rhythm.
Download or read book Coronary Graft Failure written by Ion C. Ţintoiu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coronary artery bypass surgery has been developed since 1960s to overcome proximal coronary artery disease. Worldwide, the number of patients that are undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery is steadily increasing. Depending on diverse risk factors, one fifth of grafts are occluded at 1 year. For the remaining, graft patency last usually 8–15 years. This book brings together the main specialists in the field to review the current evidence on epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic, new imaging techniques and specific therapeutic modalities. This volume aims to update a complex subject represented by coronary graft failure. The authors of this monograph are interventional cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and research scientists, who will be creating four parts and 71 chapters that are divided in order to give a uniform interpretation of this condition including all aspects of coronary graft failure This book not only provides the most up-to-dated scientific evidence in the field but in a two-step manner. Each chapter is divided into a at a glance part that reflects the basic evidence on the topic, and a “full picture” part that brings all what the advanced reader should be brought with.
