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The Impact of Peri-Operative Neuro-Monitoring on Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction and Delirium in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Post-operative cognitive Dysfunction and delirium are two major concerns regarding possible adverse effects of cardiac surgery. Perioperative neuromonitoring is a method used to assess and monitor the functional integrity of the nervous sy…
Fate of Residual Patch Leak after Surgical Closure of Congenital Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defects Open
Introduction: Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) account for 50% of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in children. Moderate to large VSDs can lead to heart failure. To prevent future complications, surgical closure of moderate to large VSDs u…
The impact of viability assessment using cardiac MRI and echocardiogram on the outcome of revascularization in patients with multi-vessels coronary artery disease and moderate to severe ischemic cardiomyopathy Open
Patients with viable myocardium had better outcomes in which LVEF significantly improved posttreatment. Additionally, there was a reduction in the number of hospitalizations for cardiac reasons in the viable group compared to the nonviable…
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Tocilizumab Outcomes in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Admitted to the ICU and the Role of Non-Tocilizumab COVID-19-Specific Medical Therapeutics Open
Background: Tocilizumab is a monoclonal antibody proposed to manage cytokine release syndrome (CRS) associated with severe COVID-19. Previously published reports have shown that tocilizumab may improve the clinical outcomes of critically i…
The association between preoperative anemia, blood transfusion need, and postoperative complications in adult cardiac surgery, a single center contemporary experience Open
Background The impact of preoperative anemia on postcardiac surgery outcomes is an area of great debate. Although several large-scale studies have been conducted, they have demonstrated conflicting results. A limited number of studies have…
The The Impact of Surgical Revascularization on Cardiac Function and Mitral Regurgitation in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: An Intermediate-Term Single-Center Experience Open
Introduction: Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of death worldwide. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most performed cardiac surgical procedure. Studies have shown that CABG can have a beneficial effect on left ve…
The association between preoperative anemia, blood transfusion need, and postoperative complications in adult cardiac surgery, a single center contemporary experience Open
Background The impact of preoperative anemia on postcardiac surgery outcomes is an area of great debate. Although several large-scale studies have been conducted, they have demonstrated conflicting results. A limited number of studies have…
Predictors of Mortality Using Machine Learning Decision Tree Algorithm in Critically Ill Adult Patients with COVID-19 Admitted to the ICU. Open
Background:The Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a major cause of intensive care unit (ICU) admissions globally. Robust data of epidemiology, characteristics, an…
Awake Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients Without Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Open
OBJECTIVES/BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is used as rescue therapy for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome in whom conventional therapy has failed prior to an Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenator to rescue Lu…
The Saudi Critical Care Society extracorporeal life support chapter guidance on utilization of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome and special considerations in the era of coronavirus disease 2019 Open
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is considered as a supportive treatment that provides circulatory and ventilatory support and can be thought off as a bridge to organ recovery. Since 2009, it has been applied as a rescue treatmen…
Effect of Isolated Obesity on Left Ventricular Function and Structure: A Single-Center Experience Open
Background and objectives Obesity can increase cardiac mass and affect cardiac performance independently from other risk factors. Several studies have identified an association in patients who already have comorbidities, however, few studi…
Additional file 2 of Diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Additional file 2. Search outcomes of all studies found via electronic search databases.
Impact of Pre-operative Hemoglobin A1C Level and Microbiological Pattern on Surgical Site Infection After Cardiac Surgery Open
Background Surgical site infection (SSI) after cardiac surgery is a major concern. A limited number of studies have addressed the relationship of preoperative glycemic control on the risk of developing SSI after cardiac surgery. We aim to …
Assessment of Different Risk Factors Among Adult Cardiac Patients at a Single Cardiac Center in Saudi Arabia Open
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has remained the leading cause of death in the last 15 years and is one of the main health problems in Saudi Arabia. Our study aims to assess the prevalence of different CVD risk factors and correlat…
Association Between Post-Operative Infection and Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery Open
Background Blood transfusion is a commonly used therapy in cardiac surgery, whether it is given during the surgery or in the intensive care unit. It is important to evaluate the risks and benefits of exposure to blood transfusion. The use …
Exploiting Machine Learning Algorithms and Methods for the Prediction of Agitated Delirium After Cardiac Surgery: Models Development and Validation Study Open
Background Delirium is a temporary mental disorder that occasionally affects patients undergoing surgery, especially cardiac surgery. It is strongly associated with major adverse events, which in turn leads to increased cost and poor outco…
Acute coronary syndrome among young patients in Saudi Arabia (Single center study) Open
Objective: We sought to study the clinical profile, presentations and in hospital outcome of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) among young patients 18-45 years of age presenting to King Faisal Cardiac Center in the eastern province of Saudi A…
Outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention among patients with coronary artery disease in Saudi Arabia Open
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has become a routine procedure in the management of patients with coronary artery disease, it has evolved over the last 40 years since its introduction by Andreas Gruntzig in 1979. 1 Technology refi…
41 Association between postoperative infection and blood transfusions in cardiac surgery in king faisal cardiac center, 2016 to 2019 Open
Background Blood transfusion is a commonly used therapy in cardiac surgery, whether it is given during the surgery or in the intensive care unit. Because of this alarming number, it is necessary to evaluate the risk and complications that …