Systematic reviews and meta-analyses present results by combining and analyzing data
from different studies conducted on similar research topics. In recent years, systematic …

OVER THE PAST DECADE, there has been a significant decline in cardiac surgery–
associated mortality, despite an increase in procedural complexity. Although the average …

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

Disclaimer 2017: The EACTS Guidelines represent the views of the EACTS and were
produced after careful consideration of the scientific and medical knowledge and the …

1.1. Methodology and Evidence Review Whenever possible, the recommendations listed in
this document are evidence based. Articles reviewed in this guideline revision covered …

Background Volatile (inhaled) anesthetic agents have cardioprotective effects, which might
improve clinical outcomes in patients undergoing coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) …

Importance No interventions have yet been identified to reduce the risk of acute kidney injury
in the setting of cardiac surgery. Objective To determine whether remote ischemic …

Whenever possible, the recommendations listed in this document are evidence based.
Articles reviewed in this guideline revision covered evidence from the past 10 years through …

A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association
Task Force on Practice Guidelines

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
Despite current therapy, the morbidity and mortality for patients with CHD remains …