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Year in Review 2020: Noteworthy Literature in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Nathan Clendenen1, Bryan Ahlgren1, Mark J Robitaille2
1University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
Abstract:
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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