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Diabetes

Diabetics fare worse after heart surgery, study finds

(HealthDay)—People with diabetes have an increased risk of problems after heart bypass surgery, a new study finds.

May 29, 2014

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Cardiology

Aortic valve replacement appears safe, effective in very elderly patients

Aortic valve replacement (AVR) can safely be used to treat severe aortic stenosis in patients age 90 years and older and is associated with a low risk of operative stroke and mortality, according to a study in the November ...

Oct 29, 2014

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Surgery

Substance use disorder ups risk for death after IE valve surgery

(HealthDay)—Patients with infective endocarditis (IE) and substance use disorder (SUD) have a more than twofold risk for dying following valve surgery compared with patients without SUD, according to a study published online ...

Oct 22, 2019

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Surgery

Poor kidney function prior to heart surgery linked with longer hospital stay, higher costs

Poor kidney function prior to heart surgery can lead to worse outcomes, higher surgical costs, and a longer hospital stay, according to an article posted online today by The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Dec 8, 2015

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Oncology & Cancer

Delay in treatment, missed diagnostic testing found among lung cancer patients

Patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer may wait too long to receive treatment, and too many patients skip vital diagnostic steps that are needed to help determine the best possible treatment, according to study published ...

Aug 5, 2015

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Surgery

Largest US cardiac database shows excellent long-term survival after surgical aortic valve replacement

A study published today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery demonstrates outstanding long-term survival following low-risk isolated surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

Oct 17, 2023

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Surgery

Blood transfusions in cardiac surgery may up infections

(HealthDay)—Transfusion of red blood cells (RBCs) during or after surgery may increase the risk of major infections, such as pneumonia and bloodstream infections, according to research published in the June issue of the ...

Jun 5, 2013

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Cardiology

Strict blood sugar control after heart surgery may not be necessary

Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery may not have to follow a strict blood sugar management strategy after surgery, according to a study in the October 2014 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Oct 1, 2014

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Cardiology

Anticoagulation guidance issued for cardiopulmonary bypass

(HealthDay)—Clinical practice guidelines for anticoagulation therapy for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) have been developed and were published in the February issue of the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Jan 22, 2018

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