Noteworthy Literature published in 2017 for Cardiac Critical Care

Abstract

In 2017, many high-impact articles appeared in the literature. This is the third edition of an annual review of articles related to postoperative cardiac critical care that may affect the cardiac anesthesiologist. This year explores vasopressor and inotropic support, timing of renal replacement therapy, management of postoperative respiratory insufficiency, and targeted temperature therapy.

Navigating the Perioperative Landscape of Patient-Oriented Outcome Studies of Cardiothoracic and Abdominal Transplant Surgical Patients in 2017

“…Similarly, our second review by Dr Ivascu and colleagues also focused on reviewing levosimendan, a calcium sensitizer that opens ATP-dependent potassium channels, that can be used as an alternative and/or a rescue inodilator for acute heart failure. 2 Additional topics reviewed by Dr Ivascu and colleagues with direct relevance to anesthesiologists practicing critical care medicine include vasopressor support, timing of renal replacement therapy, management of postoperative respiratory failure and targeted temperature therapy. Our journal strives to present information in a truly multidisciplinary approach, and so the section on adult cardiac surgical care would not be complete without representation from our cardiothoracic surgical colleagues.…”