2021
The Electrophysiology Laboratory: Anesthetic Considerations and Staffing Models
Siegrist KK, Fernandez Robles C, Kertai MD, Oprea AD. The Electrophysiology Laboratory: Anesthetic Considerations and Staffing Models. Journal Of Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 2021, 35: 2775-2783. PMID: 33773891, DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.02.050.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Updates in periprocedural management of direct oral anticoagulants.
Tao J, Oprea AD. Updates in periprocedural management of direct oral anticoagulants. Current Opinion In Anaesthesiology 2020, 33: 423-431. PMID: 32371643, DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect oral anticoagulantsPeriprocedural managementOral anticoagulantsPrevalence of patientsDrug interruptionTrough levelsComplete clearanceProcedural riskPartial clearanceClinical riskAmerican CollegeElectrophysiology proceduresFavorable pharmacokineticsQuick onsetAnticoagulantsRiskClearanceDrugsReview detailsBleedingMedicationsManagementPatientsAntithromboticsAnesthesiologistsPerioperative Considerations for a Patient with a Left Ventricular Assist Device Undergoing Thyroidectomy
Sharma A, Trigo-Blanco P, Oprea AD. Perioperative Considerations for a Patient with a Left Ventricular Assist Device Undergoing Thyroidectomy. Cureus 2020, 12: e7132. PMID: 32257677, PMCID: PMC7105085, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVentricular assist deviceLeft ventricular assist deviceAppropriate anesthetic planCirculatory support devicesUndergoing ThyroidectomyPerioperative considerationsTotal thyroidectomyAnesthetic planAnesthetic techniqueCase reportPerioperative settingAssist devicePatientsPopulation agesSupport devicesPresent unique challengesThyroidectomyUnique challengesAnesthesiologists
2019
Periprocedural Anticoagulation Management For Nonoperating Room Anesthesia Procedures: A Clinical Guide
Tao J, Oprea AD. Periprocedural Anticoagulation Management For Nonoperating Room Anesthesia Procedures: A Clinical Guide. Seminars In Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 2019, 23: 352-368. PMID: 31431127, DOI: 10.1177/1089253219870627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral anticoagulantsChronic oral anticoagulationPeriprocedural anticoagulation managementRoom anesthesiaNonoperating room anesthesiaNon-operating room proceduresOral anticoagulationPeriprocedural managementAnticoagulation managementClinical guideTraditional surgeryNon-operating room anesthesiaSafe careRoom proceduresAnesthesiaAnticoagulantsRiskManagement optionsAnticoagulationPatientsSurgeryUnique challengesAnesthesiologistsPharmacokineticsManagement