Why the study?
To highlight notable research accomplishments in cardiothoracic anesthesiology from 2020 focused on optimizing care, improving outcomes, and expanding possibilities for cardiac surgery patients.
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Design
Literature review
May guide perioperative decisions in cardiac surgery; leaves open rigorous trials on highlighted strategies.
The year 2020 was marred by the emergence of a deadly pandemic that disrupted every aspect of life. Despite the disruption, notable research accomplishments in the practice of cardiothoracic anesthesiology occurred in 2020 with an emphasis on optimizing care, improving outcomes, and expanding what is possible for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This year's edition of Noteworthy Literature Review will focus on specific themes in cardiac anesthesiology that include preoperative anemia, predictors of acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery, pain management modalities, anticoagulation strategies after transcatheter aortic valve replacement, mechanical circulatory support, and future directions in research.
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