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Surgical Treatment Of Multiple Vein Graft Aneurysms In 72 Year Old Man, Heather Geist, James K. Wu Md, Raymond Singer Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

Abstract

The rarity of saphenous vein graft aneurysms following coronary artery bypass graft surgery presents an interesting case, as seen in a 72 year-old gentleman who underwent his third bypass surgery for an aneurysmal graft. Information regarding the case was gathered using the Lehigh Valley Health Network medical databases. The 8 cm aneurysmal portion of the graft was resected successfully and replaced with a CryoVein. Following surgery the patient had relief of symptoms and recovered well. It was determined that the patient had two true aneurysms present, making surgery a necessity in this specific case.

Introduction

Saphenous vein graft (SVG) …

Potential Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Use For Increased Survival Of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests, Amanda Broderick, James K. Wu Md, Heather Geist

James K. Wu, M.D.

Abstract

This study sought to analyze and better understand the different etiologies of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), to determine the short and long term outcomes for these patients, to review and look for trends within the “code blue” data, and to identify patients who may benefit from an advanced and aggressive cardiopulmonary support system like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) process. A retrospective study of 182 patient charts and resuscitation records from the years 2011-2012 was completed with patients ranging in age from 24-70 years with a median age of 58. The most significant results found …

Observed Behavioral Effects Of Medical Treatment For Type B Aortic Dissections, Jordan Williams, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

Observed Behavioral Effects when Medically Treating Type B Aortic Dissections

Jordan Williams, James Wu, M.D.

July 21, 2014

Abstract

This study sought to identify possible behavioral effects from treatment of Type B aortic dissections with antihypertensive medications. A retrospective study of 104 patient records and charts was performed searching for eleven different behavioral effects compiled from listed side effects of five different classes of antihypertensive medications. This resulted in 57 patients with observed behavioral effects, and 47 patients with no observed behavioral effects. The median age of the patient population was 68 ± 16 years. Of the 57 patients with …

Reoperative Cardiac Surgeries: The Inception Of An Institutional Database, Brandon Follick, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

Abstract The success of an initial cardiac surgery promotes longer survival rates among patients who may live long enough to require further surgical intervention. Unfortunately these reoperations are associated with higher risks. Retrospective analysis is successful in identifying risk factors that promote better patient stratification and surgical management. The Lehigh Valley Health Network has a high volume of reoperation records that can be converted into a microcomputer database on the institutional level. This research strives to begin the first model of this database intended to compute meaningful and concrete statistical data. Background In an effort to compile information regarding cardiothoracic …

Incidence And Predictors Of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Valve Surgery – A Single Center Experience, Justin L. Guthier Do, Bilal Ayub Md, Yassir Nawaz Md, Hassam Saif Md, Robert F. Malacoff Md, Facc, Michael J. Weiss Mph, Theodore G. Phillips Md, James K. Wu Md, Raymond L. Singer Md, Sanjay M. Mehta Md, Gary W. Szydlowski Md, Ronald S. Freudenberger Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

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