scholarly journals Accuracy of blood glucose measurements using the NOVA StatStrip® glucometer during cardiac surgery: a prospective observational study

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (8) ◽  
pp. 943-952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yosuke Nakadate ◽  
Hiroaki Sato ◽  
Patricia Roque ◽  
Tamaki Sato ◽  
Takashi Matsukawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study

Prospective Incidence Study of Bloodstream Infection in Infants and Children With Central Venous Catheters After Cardiac Surgery in Italy

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 698-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Bezzio ◽  
C. Scolfaro ◽  
R. Broglia ◽  
R. Calabrese ◽  
F. Mignone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Bloodstream Infection ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Central Venous Catheters ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
In Infants And Children ◽  
Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection

This prospective observational study was designed to assess the incidence of, risk factors for, and outcome of catheter-related bloodstream infection in children undergoing cardiac surgery. A staff specifically trained to handle the central venous catheters with proper aseptic techniques and an appropriate patient to medical staff ratio remain the most effective measures to prevent this infection.

Continuous Monitoring of Lactate Using Intravascular Microdialysis in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel I. Lenkin ◽  
Alexey A. Smetkin ◽  
Ayyaz Hussain ◽  
Andrey I. Lenkin ◽  
Konstantin V. Paromov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Prospective Observational Study

The Impact of Fasting in Ramadan on Metabolic and Anthropometric Indices in Trained Type ΙΙ Diabetic Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tayebe Yazdanyar ◽  
Mehrnoush Sohrab ◽  
Atena Ramezani ◽  
Zahra Kashi ◽  
Parastoo Karimi Ali Abadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Blood Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Ramadan Fasting

Abstract Background: Fasting has certain effects on metabolic and anthropometric parameters in diabetic patients. It is, therefore, necessary for patients to receive proper education related to their physical activities, eating habits, blood glucose monitoring, and medications. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Ramadan fasting on metabolic and anthropometric indices in type ΙΙ diabetic patients.Methods: This prospective observational study was performed during Ramadan 2018. The study population consisted of diabetic patients who desired to fast and received information on physical activity, eating habits, blood glucose monitoring, and taking their medications before Ramadan. Fasting blood sugar (FBS), blood sugar 2-hour postprandial (BS2hpp), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C), and the lipids profile were assessed before and after Ramadan month. FBS and BS2hpp were also evaluated on the fifteenth day of Ramadan. The significance level for data analysis was considered p<0.05.Results: Out of 40 diabetic cases who completed the study, 6 (15%) were male and 34 (75%) were female. The mean age of participants was 55.2 ± 9.3 years. The anthropometric variables, including weight, BMI, waist, and blood pressure, decreased significantly after Ramadan fasting (p<0.05). FBS decreased significantly (125.1 ± 27.4 vs 105.2 ± 21.4, p<0.0001) and serum triglyceride increased significantly (127.5 ± 45.5 vs 166.5±53.5 mg/dl, p<0.001) after fasting compared to pre-Ramadan measurement. Other variables remained unchanged.Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that type II diabetic patients who have controlled blood sugar and received information based on clinical guidelines about their lifestyle and medications can fast safely during the holy month of Ramadan.

Diaphragmatic Dysfunction After Elective Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 3336-3344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Bruni ◽  
Eugenio Garofalo ◽  
Laura Pasin ◽  
Giuseppe Filiberto Serraino ◽  
Gianmaria Cammarota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Diaphragmatic Dysfunction ◽  
Elective Cardiac Surgery

scholarly journals Vasoresponsiveness in patients with heart failure (VASOR): protocol for a prospective observational study

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke E. van Vessem ◽  
Saskia L. M. A. Beeres ◽  
Rob B. P. de Wilde ◽  
René de Vries ◽  
Remco R. Berendsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Bypass ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Vascular Reactivity ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Resistance Arteries ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure

Abstract Background Vasoplegia is a severe complication which may occur after cardiac surgery, particularly in patients with heart failure. It is a result of activation of vasodilator pathways, inactivation of vasoconstrictor pathways and the resistance to vasopressors. However, the precise etiology remains unclear. The aim of the Vasoresponsiveness in patients with heart failure (VASOR) study is to objectify and characterize the altered vasoresponsiveness in patients with heart failure, before, during and after heart failure surgery and to identify the etiological factors involved. Methods This is a prospective, observational study conducted at Leiden University Medical Center. Patients with and patients without heart failure undergoing cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass are enrolled. The study is divided in two inclusion phases. During phase 1, 18 patients with and 18 patients without heart failure are enrolled. The vascular reactivity in response to a vasoconstrictor (phenylephrine) and a vasodilator (nitroglycerin) is assessed in vivo on different timepoints. The response to phenylephrine is assessed on t1 (before induction), t2 (before induction, after start of cardiotropic drugs and/or vasopressors), t3 (after induction), t4 (15 min after cessation of cardiopulmonary bypass) and t5 (1 day post-operatively). The response to nitroglycerin is assessed on t1 and t5. Furthermore, a sample of pre-pericardial fat tissue, containing resistance arteries, is collected intraoperatively. The ex vivo vascular reactivity is assessed by constructing concentrations response curves to various vasoactive substances using isolated resistance arteries. Next, expression of signaling proteins and receptors is assessed using immunohistochemistry and mRNA analysis. Furthermore, the groups are compared with respect to levels of organic compounds that can influence the cardiovascular system (e.g. copeptin, (nor)epinephrine, ANP, BNP, NTproBNP, angiotensin II, cortisol, aldosterone, renin and VMA levels). During inclusion phase 2, only the ex vivo vascular reactivity test is performed in patients with (N = 12) and without heart failure (N = 12). Discussion Understanding the difference in vascular responsiveness between patients with and without heart failure in detail, might yield therapeutic options or development of preventive strategies for vasoplegia, leading to safer surgical interventions and improvement in outcome. Trial registration The Netherlands Trial Register (NTR), NTR5647. Registered 26 January 2016.

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