Background-The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a right video-assisted approach for atrioventricular valve disease after previous cardiac surgery. Methods and Results-Between

Introduction Acute renal failure after cardiac surgery increases in-hospital mortality. We evaluated the effect of intra-and postoperative tight control of blood glucose levels on renal function after cardiac surgery based on the Risk, Injury, Failure, Loss, and End-stage kidney failure (RIFLE) criteria, and on the need for acute postoperative dialysis.

Reliability of auscultation in positioning of double-lumen endobronchial tubes Auscultation is a well-established technique to confirm the position of double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs

The Aalst Glycemia Insulin Protocol is effective for maintaining tight perioperative blood glucose control during cardiac surgery with minimal risk of hypoglycemia.

A systematic and careful approach is associated with a low risk of vascular problems. Prevention and planning with precise surgical technique remain the main conditions to safely use peripheral cannulation and perfusion for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.