Strategies and Devices to Minimize Stroke in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Authors

Richard Engelman MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Daniel Engelman MD, Baystate HealthFollow

Author Department

Surgery

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

Spring 4-2015

Abstract

Stroke after cardiac surgery is a devastating complication with a frequency of 1%-3% and a potential mortality risk of >20%. The approaches that one should consider to minimize the risk of stroke associated with cardiac surgery involve preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative interventions, which are described in detail.

Recommended Citation

Engelman RM1, Engelman DT2. Strategies and Devices to Minimize Stroke in Adult Cardiac Surgery. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015 Spring;27(1):24-9.