1.1 Purpose The last decade has substantially broadened treatment options for patients with
thoracic aortic pathology involving the aortic arch. Traditionally, treatment of aortic arch …

1.1. Purpose The last decade has substantially broadened treatment options for patients
with thoracic aortic pathology involving the aortic arch. Traditionally, treatment of aortic arch …

Perioperative stroke is an ischemic or hemorrhagic cerebral event during or up to 30 days
after surgery. It is a feared condition due to a relatively high incidence, difficulties in timely …

The number of individuals referred for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with
preoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is reported to be 8% to 20%. Atrial fibrillation is a known …

Background: The multi-tasking approach may be promising for cognitive rehabilitation in
cardiac surgery patients due to a significant effect on attentional and executive functions …

Diffuse optical tomography, an imaging modality that utilizes near-infrared light, is a new
way to assess soft tissue. It provides a non-invasive screening of soft tissue, such as the …

Reperfusion therapy administration timing in acute ischaemic stroke is the main determinant
of patients' mortality and long-term disability. Indeed, the first hour from the stroke onset is …

Abstract Background Cerebral O2 saturation (ScO2) reflects cerebral perfusion and can be
measured noninvasively by near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Objectives In this pilot study …

Background and aim: In patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery, it is crucial to
maintain oxygen demand-consumption balance. Central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) …

Stroke is a serious neurological disease and a significant contributor to disability worldwide.
Traditional in‐hospital imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) and …