The technology of transcranial near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for the measurement of
cerebral oxygen balance was introduced 25 years ago. Until very recently, there has been …

This review assessed whether near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is effective in detecting
cerebral desaturation during heart surgery. The authors concluded that NIRS is a promising …

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between cerebral oxygen saturation and
neuropsychological dysfunction after cardiac surgery. Design: Prospective and …

Background and Purpose—Early postoperative stroke is a serious adverse event after
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This study sought to investigate risk factors …

Background The purpose of this evidence-based consensus statement is to systematically
review and meta-analyze the randomized and nonrandomized evidence comparing off …

BACKGROUND: Coronary artery bypass surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass carries a
significant risk of perioperative brain injury. At least 1% to 5% will suffer a stroke, and at 3 …

BACKGROUND: Neurocognitive impairment can be a debilitating complication after
coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). Cardiopulmonary bypass, in particular …

Background. Beating heart or “off-pump” coronary artery bypass (OP-CAB) has become an
accepted method of myocardial revascularization by reducing the perioperative morbidity …

OBJECTIVES This systematic review aims to provide an up-to-date summary of the current
literature examining the relationship between intraoperative regional cerebral oxygen …

Background. Anastomotic quality is currently the critical issue in minimally invasive coronary
surgery. Although little is known about its effectiveness, surgeons routinely assess grafts …