Both preoperative anemia and the transfusion of red blood cells have been associated with
increased morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery. To reduce the need for blood …

Purpose To evaluate the impact of preoperative anemia on postoperative complications after
hip fracture surgery. Patients and Methods We conducted a retrospective study including hip …

2021 and the COVID 19 pandemic have brought unprecedented blood shortages
worldwide. These deficits have propelled national efforts to reduce blood usage, including …

Anemia, blood loss, and transfusion of blood products adversely affect outcomes in cardiac
surgery patients. 2-6 Their direct relationship and interactions, however, remain disputed …

Background Anemia is a common health problem in the elderly. Preoperative anemia is a
risk factor for postoperative outcomes in the elderly for hip fracture. The objective of the study …

Introduction Older patients combined with coronary heart disease (CHD) develop acute
heart failure (AHF) after hip fracture surgery is common, and this study aimed to investigate …

Cardiac surgery presents many challenges for the anaesthetist and intensivist. These multi-
comorbid patients have restricted cardiovascular reserve and require careful preoperative …

In this issue of the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, Sanaiha et al.
presented a manuscript entitled “Morbidity and Mortality Associated With Blood Transfusions …

Background: Traditionally, surgical risk is determined by a preoperative assessment of age,
comorbidities, and performance status. Although it is known that various age associated …