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METHODS OF MYOCARDIAL MANAGEMENT DURING CARDIAC SURGERY, part 2

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

The cardiac surgery is then performed during a single period of aortic clamping. For infant cardiac surgery, profoundly hypothermic cardiac ischemia without cardioplegia is often preferred, particularly when hypothermic circulatory arrest is used.

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Heart surgeon surpasses 600 robotic heart surgeries

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Liao achieved a significant milestone by completing his 600th robotic heart surgery. The post Heart surgeon surpasses 600 robotic heart surgeries appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network. In March, Dr. Kenneth K.

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Pharmacologically Induced Myocardial Protection During Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

METHODS OF MYOCARDIAL MANAGEMENT DURING CARDIAC SURGERY, part 1 METHODS OF MYOCARDIAL MANAGEMENT DURING CARDIAC SURGERY, part 2 However, in the context of blood cardioplegia and pressure-controlled, initially hyperkalemic blood reperfusion, incorporating free radical scavengers has not been shown to offer additional protection.

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Understanding robotic surgery: Why it’s a game-changer in modern medicine

The Stitch

The capabilities of robotic-assisted surgeries expand, providing new possibilities for patient care and treatment outcomes. The post Understanding robotic surgery: Why it’s a game-changer in modern medicine appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Topical treatment found noninferior to surgery

SurgicalPerformance

Topical treatment found noninferior to surgery for the treatment of vulvar high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions Surgery and laser vaporisation is the standard treatment for vulvar high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (vHSIL), but recurrences are observed in 50% of patients.

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Essential Surgery Skills Course equips surgeons for global care

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Learn how our Essential Surgery Skills Course helps physicians, residents and fellows working in humanitarian aid, rural and resource-limited areas around the world. The post Essential Surgery Skills Course equips surgeons for global care appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How Safe Surgery Checklists Enhance Surgical Care

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By improving communication, surgery checklists ensure that the best possible surgical quality is achieved and patient safety is not compromised.

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