2024
Propofol vs etomidate for induction prior to invasive mechanical ventilation in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Thomas A, Banna S, Shahu A, Ali T, Schenck C, Patel B, Notarianni A, Phommalinh M, Kochar A, Heck C, van Diepen S, Miller P. Propofol vs etomidate for induction prior to invasive mechanical ventilation in patients with acute myocardial infarction. American Heart Journal 2024, 272: 116-125. PMID: 38554762, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2024.03.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAssociated with lower mortalityAcute myocardial infarctionInvasive mechanical ventilationLower mortalityUS national databaseClinical Data BaseMyocardial infarctionIll patient populationLength of stayCritically ill patient populationIn-hospital mortalityInverse probability treatmentOptimal induction agentInduction agentNational databaseClinical outcomesMechanical ventilationProbability treatmentPropensity weightingPatient populationRandomized trialsMortalityUtilization of propofolVentilator daysPropofol group
2021
Mechanical circulatory support devices in geriatric patients: more than just age
Notarianni A, Patel B. Mechanical circulatory support devices in geriatric patients: more than just age. Current Opinion In Anaesthesiology 2021, 35: 105-108. PMID: 34845141, DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanical circulatory support devicesCirculatory support devicesElderly patientsSupport devicesVV-ECMO supportVentricular assist deviceNumber of LVADsVA-ECMOAcceptable mortalityECMO initiationECMO supportMultiple comorbiditiesComplication rateYounger patientsImproved survivalMembrane oxygenationClinical presentationGeriatric patientsFavorable outcomeHigh riskElderly populationMCS devicesPatientsAssist deviceClinical setting