Acute changes in left ventricle end-diastolic pressure in patients undergoing nonprimary percutaneous coronary intervention by Arjun Tandon, Salini Mukhopadhyay, Soumik Ghosh, A. Lavakumar, Kumar Amit, Vikas Agrawal

“…This study investigates the acute changes in LVEDP during nonprimary PCI. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 100 patients undergoing nonprimary PCI at a tertiary hospital. …”
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Results of 1‑year follow‑up after umbilical hernia with rectus abdominis muscle diastasis repair using endoscopic subcutaneous onlay approach (SCOLA) by Mindaugas Kiudelis, Matas Pažusis, Linas Venclauskas, Eglė Kubiliūtė, Algirda Venclauskienė

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the results of 1-year follow-up in patients after umbilical hernia with rectal abdominal muscle diastasis repair using endoscopic SCOLA. MateriaLs and methods: Our prospective cohort study included patients who underwent elective surgery for small- (<⁠2 cm) and medium- (2–4 cm) size primary umbilical hernia with diastasis recti. …”
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Preoperative Consultations and Their Effect on Surgical Delays and Mortality in Hip Fracture Surgery by Ekin Kaya Şimşek, Barış Kafa, Bahtiyar Haberal

“…While modifiable comorbidities could reduce hospital stays, they did not significantly affect postoperative mortality. Streamlining elective consultations and reducing organizational delays could help prevent delayed surgeries and improve outcomes.…”
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Fentanyl Versus Lidocaine Intravenously to Attenuate Hemodynamic Effects of En-dotracheal Intubation by Hozan Abdulwahid Ahmed, Amir Murad Khudadad Boujan, Othman Ismat Abdulmajeed

“…In this study, we compared the efficacy of intravenous fentanyl and intravenous lidocaine in attenuating the hemodynamic responses during laryngoscopy and intubation. Methods: A total of 100 adult patients, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I and II from both gender aged 18 to 65 years undergoing various elective surgeries under general anesthesia, were included in this prospective, randomized, single-blind study. …”
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Laparoscopic left and right adrenalectomy from an anterior approach – is there any difference? Outcomes in 176 consecutive patients by Lukas Kokorak, Marek Soltes, Peter Vladovic, Lubomir Marko

“…Results: One hundred seventy-six patients underwent elective laparoscopic adrenalectomy – 80 left-sided (45.45%) and 96 right-sided (54.55%). …”
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Jugular Venous Oxygen and Lactate Parameters for Predicting Early Cognitive Dysfunction after Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Prospective Observational Study by Pooja Singh, Ramees A Anchukandan, Sunaina T Karna, Yogesh Niwariya, Vaishali Waindeskar, Harish Kumar, SRAN Bhushanam Padala, Molli Kiran

“…Confusion assessment method-intensive care unit score was assessed on the third postoperative day for postoperative delirium (POD). …”
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Predicting postoperative pulmonary infection risk in patients with diabetes using machine learning by Chunxiu Zhao, Bingbing Xiang, Jie Zhang, Pingliang Yang, Qiaoli Liu, Shun Wang

“…However, precise predictive models specific to this patient group are lacking.ObjectiveTo develop and validate a machine learning model for predicting PPI risk in patients with diabetes.MethodsThis retrospective study enrolled 1,269 patients with diabetes who underwent elective non-cardiac, non-neurological surgeries at our institution from January 2020 to December 2023. …”
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Pulmonary Complications after Surgery for Rectal Cancer in Elderly Patients: Evaluation of Laparoscopic versus Open Approach from a Multicenter Study on 477 Consecutive Cases by Marco Milone, Ugo Elmore, Andrea Vignali, Alfredo Mellano, Nicola Gennarelli, Michele Manigrasso, Francesco Milone, Giovanni Domenico De Palma, Andrea Muratore, Riccardo Rosati

“…To evaluate the impact of open or laparoscopic rectal surgery on pulmonary complications in elderly (>75 years old) patients. Methods. Data from consecutive patients who underwent elective laparoscopic or open rectal surgery for cancer were collected prospectively from 3 institutions. …”
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Effects of Remazolam and Propofol on hemodynamics and postoperative cognitive function during induction of anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery by Zou Qi, Chen Min, Liu Jinghua

“…[Objective] To investigate the effects of Remazolam and Propofol on hemodynamics and postoperative cognitive function during anesthesia induction in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. [Methods] 116 elderly patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery in Yibin Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University from December 2022 to March 2024 were selected as the study subjects and divided into observation group and control group according to random number table, with 58 cases in each group. …”
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Randomized Control Trial Comparing Effects of Tourniquets on Neurology and Functional Outcomes after Total Knee Arthoplasty by Gur-Aziz Singh Sidhu, Saphalya Pattnaik, Mothana Gawad, Rafia Ghani, Harjot Kaur, Neil Ashwood

“…The literature reveals a divided opinion on whether TKA should be performed with or without a tourniquet, with conflicting results on post-operative pain, blood loss, and functional outcomes.. Materials and Methods: This study included patients aged 65 to 90 years undergoing elective unilateral TKA for osteoarthritis. …”
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Optimal timing for cholecystectomy: unveiling insights from a decade-long study on acute cholecystitis and symptomatic cholecystolithiasis by Azhy Muhammed Dewana, Amanj Jalal Namq, Baderkhan Saeed Ahmed, Ahmed Abdulkadir Baban

“…Patients underwent various types of cholecystectomy (early, intermediate, late, and elective) based on when surgery was conducted after the onset of symptoms. …”
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Growth differentiation factor 15 increases in both cerebrospinal fluid and serum during pregnancy. by Ulrika Andersson-Hall, Pernilla Svedin, Carina Mallard, Kaj Blennow, Henrik Zetterberg, Agneta Holmäng

“…The aim of the current study was to measure GDF15 in both CSF and serum during pregnancy, and to compare it longitudinally to non-pregnant levels.<h4>Methods</h4>Women were sampled at elective caesarean section (n = 45, BMI = 28.1±5.0) and were followed up 5 years after pregnancy (n = 25). …”
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Impact of Paired Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Postreperfusion Syndrome in Living-Donor Liver Transplantation: A Propensity-Score Matching Analysis by Jaewon Huh, Min Suk Chae

“…This study evaluated the impact of paired RIPC, involving the application of RIPC to both the recipient and the living donor, on the incidence of PRS and the need for rescue epinephrine during living-donor LT (LDLT). <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This retrospective observational cohort analysis included 676 adult patients who had undergone elective LDLT between September 2012 and September 2022. …”
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Pre-operative education and prehabilitation provision for patients undergoing hip and knee replacement: a national survey of current NHS practice by Ifrah Omar, Vikki Wylde, Jodie Fogg, Michael Whitehouse, Wendy Bertram

“…Joint replacement has the longest waiting times of elective surgical treatments, with some patients waiting up to two years for surgery in the NHS. …”
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Estimation of individual perioperative cardiac risk in patients with tumors of the head and neck with documented ischemic heart disease by M. S. Potapenko, S. M. Gritsenko

“…Expedient to constantly improve existing stratification model to identify the most powerful predictors that can be used to objectively assess the risk of cardiovascular complications before elective surgery. Material and methods. The study included 109 patients with malignant neoplasms of the head and neck with concomitant coronary artery disease, aged 38 to 78 years (mean age 60,17 ± 0,78 years): 39 (35.8%) males and 70 (64.2% ) women. …”
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Impact of Using a Scoring Balloon for Main Branch Predilatation on the Incidence of Side Branch Compromise in Bifurcation Lesion PCI by Wishnu Aditya Widodo, T. M. Haykal Putra, Wahyu Aditya, M. Andi Yassiin, Luly Nur El Waliy, Sunarya Soerianata, Jack Wei Chieh Tan

“…Thus, the current study is designed to investigate and compare effects of using scoring versus nonscoring balloons for MB predilatation on the incidence of SB compromise. Methods. A total of 102 patients who underwent elective PCI were enrolled at Jakarta Heart Center, Jakarta, Indonesia, from July 2022 to July 2023. …”
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Phenylephrine does not improve oxygenation during one-lung ventilation: A randomized, double-blind, cross-over study. by Kohei Godai, Maiko Hasegawa-Moriyama, Akira Matsunaga, Yuichi Kanmura

“…Included patients were those undergoing elective thoracic surgery in the lateral decubitus position with OLV. …”
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Partial Splenic Artery Embolization for Idiopathic Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Refractory to Medical Therapy by Mohamad Omar Hadied, Riyad Yazan Kherallah, Mariam Salman, Khalid Eteer, Scott Schwartz

“…After discharge, the patient developed persistent pain two months post-procedure. An elective splenectomy was scheduled three months after the embolization procedure to address the persistent pain. …”
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Neutrophil-Percentage-to-Albumin Ratio as a Predictor of Coronary Artery Ectasia: A Comparative Analysis with Inflammatory Biomarkers by Mehdi Karasu, Şeyda Şahin

“…This study aimed to assess the association between the NPAR and CAE and compare its predictive value to established inflammatory biomarkers, including highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR). <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 5212 patients who underwent elective coronary angiography between March 2019 and March 2023. …”
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The relationship between the atherogenic index of plasma and postoperative myocardial injury following non-cardiac surgery under general anaesthesia: a retrospective cohort study by Yuanjun Zhou, Liping Zhong, Yilin Liao, Yuting Zhong

“…However, the relationship between AIP and myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) remains insufficiently explored. Methods This retrospective study included adult patients who underwent non-cardiac surgery under general anaesthesia. …”
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