Key Articles and Guidelines in the Management of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hollis, Ian B.; Jennings, Douglas L.; Oliphant, Carrie S.; Baker, William L.; Davis, Estella M.; Allender, J. Erin; Zemrak, Wesley R.; Ensor, Christopher
• Editors: Ferrell, Kelli W.; Hill, Angela M.
• Other Names: Woodard Todd J. guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pharmacy practice. Volume 28:Number 1(2015:Feb.)
• Page Start: 67
• Page End: 85
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: cardiac surgery -- coronary artery bypass -- heart valve prosthesis -- heart assist device -- pharmacotherapy; Pharmacy -- Periodicals; Pharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.1
• DOI: 10.1177/0897190015570566
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0897-1900

Abstract

Significant numbers of patients undergo cardiac surgery worldwide each year. A large evidence base exists regarding the optimal pre-, intra-, and postoperative mediation management for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, valve replacements or repairs, and mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Prevention and treatment of perioperative arrhythmias, perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis, prevention of thrombosis, and bleeding through proper management of perioperative antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapies, and the use of pharmacotherapy to optimize both short- and long-term patient outcomes after cardiac surgery are the focus of this first compilation of guidelines and key articles in this patient population to be published in the Journal of Pharmacy Practice .