Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Dominika Siwik, Magdalena Gajewska, Katarzyna Karon, Kinga Pluta, Mateusz Wondolkowski, Radoslaw Wilimski, Lukasz Szarpak, Krzysztof J. Filipiak, Aleksandra Gasecka
Summary: ASA has multiple beneficial effects after CABG, including anti-inflammatory, anticancerogenic, hypotensive, antiproliferative, anti-osteoporotic, and neuroprotective actions, which can reduce the risk of complications and promote postoperative recovery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ji Seong Kim, Yoonjin Kang, Suk Ho Sohn, Ho Young Hwang
Summary: This study compared the clinical outcomes and graft patency rates in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients who maintained clopidogrel (CPD) or aspirin monotherapy after 1 year of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). The results showed that there were no significant differences in overall survival, major adverse events, and newly occurring graft occlusion between patients maintained on CPD or aspirin for 4 years. However, more patients taking aspirin required changes in antiplatelet regimens.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jiaxi Zhu, Yunpeng Zhu, Minlu Zhang, Qing Xue, Junlong Hu, Hao Liu, Rui Wang, Xiaowei Wang, Qiang Zhao
Summary: It is unclear whether aggressive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol management can slow vein graft stenosis. This study found that baseline LDL-C levels did not significantly affect vein graft patency 1 year after coronary artery bypass grafting. Regardless of baseline LDL-C levels, ticagrelor with or without aspirin was more effective in maintaining vein graft patency compared to aspirin alone.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Donald S. Likosky, Raymond J. Strobel, Xiaoting Wu, Robert S. Kramer, Baron L. Hamman, James K. Brevig, Michael P. Thompson, Amir A. Ghaferi, Min Zhang, Eric J. Lehr
Summary: This study evaluated whether interhospital variation in mortality rates for coronary artery bypass grafting was driven by complications and failure to rescue. The study found a positive correlation between hospital failure to rescue rates and complications, suggesting that early recognition and management of complications are important factors in improving the success of coronary artery bypass grafting.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Miroslaw Wilczynski, Michal Krejca, Piotr Stepinski, Marcin Rozalski, Jacek Golanski
Summary: In this study, the researchers aimed to investigate the relationship between platelet reactivity/activation and inflammatory markers in patients who underwent cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. They found that inflammatory markers CRP and TNF-alpha were strongly associated with platelet reactivity, and that high platelet reactivity correlated with a higher risk of post-operative rhythm disturbances and myocardial infarction.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ho Young Hwang, Jin Chul Paeng, Jeehoon Kang, Myoung-jin Jang, Ki-Bong Kim
Summary: The study found that graft occlusion during the 5 years after coronary artery bypass grafting was associated with the functional significance of coronary artery stenosis, particularly when the stenosis degree was not severe.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Elisa Bellettini, Leonardo De Luca
Summary: Patients with CAD and prior CVE present a high risk of both ischemic and bleeding events, making antithrombotic management challenging. Balancing the risks of ischemia and bleeding is crucial, especially when considering long-term antithrombotic therapy to prevent major bleeding complications.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
William B. Keeling, Jose Binongo, Jane Wei, Bradley G. Leshnower, Woodrow Farrington, Michael E. Halkos
Summary: This study examines the national trends in emergency CABG and finds that the volume of these surgeries has declined over time, while the rates of postoperative complications have also decreased.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Oliver J. Liakopoulos, Elmar W. Kuhn, Martin Hellmich, Markus Schloemicher, Justus Strauch, Wilko Reents, Anno Diegeler, Matthias Thielmann, Daniel Wendt, Jochen Boergermann, Jan F. Gummert, Christian Stoppe, Andreas Goetzenich, Sven Martens, Hermann Reichenspurner, Jens Wippermann, Hannes Reuter, Yeong-Hoon Choi, Thorsten Wahlers
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the effects of high-dose statin therapy before surgical revascularization. The results showed that additional statin loading before surgery did not reduce the rate of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) occurring within 30 days.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Martine E. Bol, J. B. Huckriede, K. G. H. van de Pas, T. Delhaas, R. Lorusso, G. A. F. Nicolaes, J. E. M. Sels, M. C. G. van de Poll
Summary: This study aimed to compare different indices of glycocalyx shedding and dysfunction in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. The results showed that glycocalyx thinning was accompanied by impaired glycocalyx function and increased endothelial activation during CABG surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alistair G. Royse, Rinaldo Bellomo, Colin F. Royse, Sandy Clarke-Errey, Stuart Boggett, Thomas Kelly, Hugh S. Paterson
Summary: Two different surgical methods for total arterial coronary revascularization of three coronary territory disease showed no significant difference in survival rates among younger patients.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stefan Reichert, Susanne Schulz, Lisa Friebe, Michael Kohnert, Julia Grollmitz, Hans-Guenter Schaller, Britt Hofmann
Summary: The study found that periodontitis was not a significant independent risk factor for new cardiovascular events after CABG surgery, with pre-existing peripheral arterial disease and a history of myocardial infarction posing higher risks.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jacek Kwiecinski, Evangelos Tzolos, Alexander J. Fletcher, Jennifer Nash, Mohammed N. Meah, Sebastien Cadet, Philip D. Adamson, Kajetan Grodecki, Nikhil Joshi, Michelle C. Williams, Edwin J. R. van Beek, Chi Lai, Adriana A. S. Tavares, Mark G. MacAskill, Damini Dey, Andrew H. Baker, Jonathon Leipsic, Daniel S. Berman, Stephanie L. Sellers, David E. Newby, Marc R. Dweck, Piotr J. Slomka
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential of F-18-sodium fluoride (F-18-NaF) positron emission tomography (PET) in identifying graft vasculopathy and to examine the impact of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery on the activity and progression of native coronary artery disease.
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nadav Rappoport, David M. Shahian, Noya Galai, Gal Aviel, John F. Keaney Jr, Oz M. Shapira
Summary: This study assessed the relationship between the number of cardiac surgeries and outcomes of resternotomy coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The results showed that the experience of individual surgeons had a more significant impact on surgical outcomes. Surgeon experience played a key role in improving surgical outcomes.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jae Shin Choi, Donghwan Yun, Dong Ki Kim, Kook-Hwan Oh, Kwon Wook Joo, Yon Su Kim, Ki Young Na, Seung Seok Han
Summary: This study identified a correlation between preoperative hyperchloremia and increased risks of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Particularly, patients with severe hyperchloremia were more likely to develop ESRD.