Fourteen patients with severe bilateral carotid artery stenosis underwent carotid endarterectomy. Intra-operative ischemia was monitored by somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) bilaterally. Neuropsychological evaluations were completed within two days before operation and 4-9 days after operation. Complete loss of N1-P1 or P1-N2 components of the SSEP (seen in 4 patients) was associated with ...

The early post-operative course after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome has not been thoroughly characterized or correlated to factors that may influence recovery. The aim of this study was to report on early pain, function and attitudes towards rehabilitation and to determine predictors of early recovery after hip arthroscopy. Sixty-two patients reported pre-operative p...

Background: Although hyperglycemia has been associated with poor post-operative outcomes, pre-operative hyperglycemia is not used as a screening tool in patients without diabetes. We evaluated pre-operative glucose as a marker for post-operative outcomes in patients without diabetes in order to assess its usefulness as a potential screening tool. Materials and methods: Clinical characteristics ...

The pre-participation physical evaluation helps keep athletes safe. This article discusses the essential components of the PPE history and physical. Findings that should prompt further evaluation of the athlete, including those consistent with risk for sudden cardiac death, are discussed.

AIMS To assess the level of pre-operative haemoglobin (HB) as a risk marker for morbidity and mortality in the early post-operative period of patients who underwent elective valve replacement. METHODS AND RESULTS Between January 1998 and March 2004, clinical and outcomes data were collected for the 201 patients who had elective valve replacement. For each gender, the criterion to choose the b...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to test pre-operative ultrasound mapping for the detection of duplications and narrow vein segments of the greater saphenous vein (GSV) used as bypass for occlusive arterial disease surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS In 44 patients pre-operative ultrasound findings of duplications and lumen assessment of GSV were compared to the per-operative findings. RESULTS...

BACKGROUND Higher levels of plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (pNGAL) are an early marker of acute kidney injury and are associated with increased risk of short-term adverse outcomes. The independent association between pNGAL and long-term mortality is unknown. METHODS In this prospective observational cohort study, we studied 1191 adults who underwent cardiac surgery between ...