BANCONE C.

Background: Epiaortic ultrasonography (EAU) is a valid imaging method to detect atherosclerotic changes of the ascending aorta and to guide surgical strategies for the prevention of cerebral embolism in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). However, its use is not widespread. Methods: The impact of EAU on the...

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the incidence and determinants of major early adverse events in low-risk patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). METHODS: The multicentre E-CABG registry included 7352 consecutive patients who underwent isolated CABG from January 2015 to December 2016. Patients with an...

Background: Postoperative bleeding after cardiac surgery is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We tested the hypothesis that patients with a preoperatively estimated high risk of severe perioperative bleeding may have impaired early outcome after on-pump versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Method: Data from...

Background: Postoperative bleeding after cardiac surgery is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We tested the hypothesis that patients with a preoperatively estimated high risk of severe perioperative bleeding may have impaired early outcome after on-pump versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Method: Data from...