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 …

A pilot study asks whether something can be done, should the researchers proceed with it,
and if so, how. However, a pilot study also has a specific design feature; it is conducted on a …

Aim The guideline for coronary artery revascularization replaces the 2011 coronary artery
bypass graft surgery and the 2011 and 2015 percutaneous coronary intervention guidelines …

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 …

Cognitive recovery after anaesthesia and surgery is a concern for older adults, their families,
and caregivers. Reports of patients who were 'never the same'prompted a scientific inquiry …

Background Various techniques have been employed for the early detection of perioperative
cerebral ischaemia and hypoxia. Cerebral near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is increasingly …

As part of the American Society of Anesthesiology Brain Health Initiative goal of improving
perioperative brain health for older patients, over 30 experts met at the fifth International …

The purpose of the study was to compare muscle oxygenation as measured by two portable,
wireless near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) devices under resting and dynamic conditions. A …

The growing number of publications concerning postoperative cognitive decline (POCD)
after cardiac surgery is indicative of the health-related and economic-related importance of …

Postoperative delirium is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We
hypothesised that restoration of regional cerebral oxygen desaturation would reduce the …