Cardiac diseases are one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality following
liver transplantation (LT). Prior studies have shown that cardiac diseases affect close to one …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia among the elderly, and more frequently
occur in those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is …

Background Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), such as apixaban, rivaroxaban, and
dabigatran, are increasingly being used to provide prophylaxis and treatment for arterial and …

Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is associated with an increased risk of stroke and
thrombus, and anticoagulant therapy is a key link in the prevention of stroke. At present, the …

Background Compared to the invasive technique, non-invasive monitoring of arterial
pressure favors easier and faster implementation while potentially sacrificing some …

The underlying mechanisms causing POAF are not fully understood. Often it will arise 2 to 4
days postoperatively. Contributing factors seem to include inflammation, sympathetic …

A fibrilação atrial é uma condição clínica comum associada a um aumento significativo no
risco de eventos cardiovasculares, como o acidente vascular cerebral (AVC). O advento das …

This article is the second in an annual series for the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular
Anesthesia. The authors thank the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Kaplan, the Associate Editor-in-Chief …

This topic reviews our approach to the management of patients with abnormalities noted on
their preoperative ECG. Decisions regarding additional testing, interventions, postponement …

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias in clinical practice.
Alcohol consumption has been linked to the occurrence of AF. Methods: A comprehensive …