Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 17, 2025

Cox-Maze IV Procedure Concomitant with Valvular Surgery In Situs Inversus Dextrocardia: A Single-Center Experience in China
08:42

Cox-Maze IV Procedure Concomitant with Valvular Surgery In Situs Inversus Dextrocardia: A Single-Center Experience in China

Published on: February 11, 2022

3.5K

Cardiovascular surgery during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic

Tolga Baş1, Deniz Çevirme1, Ahmet Zengin2

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialized Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.

Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi
|September 4, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Cardiovascular surgeries, including emergency and elective procedures, were evaluated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experienced centers maintained high-quality care, demonstrating resilience in non-pandemic healthcare delivery.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems globally.
  • Evaluating the impact on cardiovascular surgery services was crucial for maintaining patient care.
  • This study focuses on the initial phase of the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess primary outcomes and characteristics of cardiovascular surgeries during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To compare emergency versus elective/urgent cardiovascular surgical procedures.
  • To understand the operational capacity of a referral center during a public health crisis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 209 patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery between March 11, 2020, and June 11, 2020.
  • Classification of surgeries into emergency and elective/urgent categories.
  • Recording and analysis of pre-, intra-, and postoperative patient data.

Main Results:

  • A total of 230 cardiovascular surgeries were performed (156 elective/urgent, 74 emergency).
  • Six COVID-19 positive patients required emergency surgery; two additional patients contracted COVID-19 postoperatively.
  • Higher incidence of acute aortic dissection and peripheral vascular surgery in the emergency group; overall in-hospital mortality was 9.1%.

Conclusions:

  • Referral centers with experienced teams can sustain high-quality non-pandemic healthcare during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The study highlights the adaptability and resilience of specialized cardiovascular surgical units.
  • Maintaining routine care standards is achievable even amidst widespread public health emergencies.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19Cardiovascular diseasesoutcome assessment.

More Related Videos

Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock07:39

Use of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device/Left Atrium to Femoral Artery Bypass System for Cardiogenic Shock

Published on: August 16, 2021

3.6K
Implantation of the Syncardia Total Artificial Heart16:11

Implantation of the Syncardia Total Artificial Heart

Published on: July 18, 2014

35.3K

Related Concept Videos

Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management01:28

Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management

Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy may undergo a septal myectomy (Morrow procedure). This procedure involves excising a portion of the hypertrophied septum below the aortic valve using a heart-lung machine to improve blood flow through the LVOT. Effective preoperative and postoperative nursing management ensures successful patient outcomes, minimizes complications, and...
16
Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management01:22

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

Vigilant monitoring for aneurysm rupture is essential for patients undergoing aortic surgery.Preoperative Nursing ManagementContinuously monitor the patient for manifestations of aneurysm rupture, such as pallor, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal, back, groin, or periumbilical pain, changes in consciousness, and a pulsating abdominal mass. Regularly assess the patient's peripheral pulses.Instruct the patient to consume a clear liquid diet the day before surgery and administer...
8
Introduction Cardiac Emergencies01:30

Introduction Cardiac Emergencies

Cardiac emergencies are critical situations involving the heart that require immediate medical intervention to prevent severe complications or death. These emergencies often arise from underlying heart conditions that impair the heart's ability to function correctly.Types of Cardiac EmergenciesThe most common types of cardiac emergencies include Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac arrest, and heart failure.Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)...
29
Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care01:29

Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care

Managing cardiomyopathy involves addressing underlying or precipitating causes, treating heart failure with medications, and implementing dietary changes and a balanced exercise and rest regimen.Lifestyle ModificationsCardiomyopathy patients should adopt a low-sodium diet to reduce fluid retention and manage heart failure. A personalized exercise and rest plan helps maintain physical fitness without overstraining the heart. Avoiding alcohol and tobacco is essential to prevent further damage to...
14
Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview01:28

Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview

Cardiac catheterization is an invasive diagnostic technique used to identify and evaluate structural and functional diseases of the heart and major blood vessels. This technique diagnoses congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and coronary spasms and assesses ventricular function. It helps guide treatment decisions, including the need for revascularization procedures like percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and...
56
Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management01:23

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...
12