Tracheostomy was first described by Greco-Roman physicians, including Paulus of Aegina.
Medieval Islamic clinicians extended the Greco-Roman ideas with substantial contributions …

Background: There are different risk factors that affect the intensive care unit (ICU) stay after
cardiac surgery. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate possible risk factors …

In this review we addressed the various analgesic techniques in cardiac surgery, especially
regional methods such as thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA). There are many techniques …

Background: Long intervals of del Nido (DN) solution administration, 90 minutes, may result
in rewarming of the myocardial tissue and elevate metabolic demand and hypoxia. This will …

Background: Tracheal intubation can be associated with considerable hemodynamic
changes, particularly in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. The GlideScope® video-…

Background: Different additives have been used to prolong regional blockade. We designed
a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effect of …

Propose: Our aim was to determine which criterion-hyperglycemia or high levels of glycosylated
hemoglobin (HbA1C) is more associated with increased mortality and morbidity after …

Background: This study aimed to test the beneficial effect of grape seed extract (GSE)(Vitis
vinifera) and Vitamin C in oxidative stress and reperfusion injury induced by cardiopulmonary …

Objective To explore the significance of platelet parameters, including mean platelet volume,
platelet count and other haematological indices, in patients of acute coronary syndrome. …

Background: Many surgical procedures are delayed or cancelled due to inadequate
preoperative assessment and preparation. Case cancellations can be decreased by improved …