2024
Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: Applying Evidence to Clinical Practice.
Oprea A, Umpierrez G, Sweitzer B, Hepner D. Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: Applying Evidence to Clinical Practice. Anesthesiology 2024, 141: 1141-1161. PMID: 39471345, DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000005204.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Preoperative Management of Medications for Neurologic Diseases Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement Consensus Statement
Oprea AD, Keshock MC, O'Glasser AY, Cummings KC, Edwards AF, Hunderfund AL, Urman RD, Mauck KF. Preoperative Management of Medications for Neurologic Diseases Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement Consensus Statement. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2022, 97: 375-396. PMID: 35120701, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative managementPerioperative assessmentNeurologic disordersQuality Improvement (SPAQI) Consensus StatementEvidence-based recommendationsPerioperative medicationsDiseases SocietyPerioperative cliniciansSocietal guidelinesConsensus statementNeurologic diseaseConsensus recommendationsInvasive proceduresMedicationsDrug substitutionIndividualized approachAnesthesia practicePerioperative medicineInternal medicineDisordersPatientsLaboratory testingMedicineManagementClinicians
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
Nonoperating room anesthesia in different parts of the world.
Fernandez-Robles C, Oprea AD. Nonoperating room anesthesia in different parts of the world. Current Opinion In Anaesthesiology 2020, 33: 520-526. PMID: 32628399, DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000886.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonoperating room anesthesiaInvasive proceduresAnesthesia servicesRoom anesthesiaOperating room patientsProceduralist satisfactionSerious complicationsAnesthetic careRoom patientsEarly diagnosisOperating room locationsNumber of casesTreatment of diseasesPatientsOperating roomAnesthesiaPresent reviewCareComplicationsDiseaseDiagnosisDifferent partsPeriprocedural management of patients on oral anticoagulation: focus on regional anesthesia.
Li J, Oprea AD. Periprocedural management of patients on oral anticoagulation: focus on regional anesthesia. Polish Archives Of Internal Medicine 2020, 130: 1081-1092. PMID: 32491305, DOI: 10.20452/pamw.15416.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegional anesthesia proceduresOral anticoagulantsAnesthesia proceduresPermanent neuronal damageBlood loss volumePeripheral nerve blocksOperating room proceduresNoncompressible areasOral anticoagulationPeriprocedural managementAnticoagulant medicationNeuronal damageNerve blockNeuraxial anesthesiaDeep plexusThrombotic riskCurrent guidelinesRegional anesthesiaLoss volumeRoom proceduresStandardized usePatientsAnesthesiaAnticoagulantsPatient anatomyUpdates 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
2017
Malignant Hyperthermia as a Complication of Maxillofacial Surgery
Oprea A. Malignant Hyperthermia as a Complication of Maxillofacial Surgery. 2017, 709-717. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-58868-1_51.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
P2Y12 Receptor Inhibitors in Acute Coronary Syndromes: What Is New on the Horizon?
Oprea AD, Popescu WM. P2Y12 Receptor Inhibitors in Acute Coronary Syndromes: What Is New on the Horizon? Cardiology Research And Practice 2013, 2013: 195456. PMID: 23533940, PMCID: PMC3590496, DOI: 10.1155/2013/195456.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute coronary syndromeP2Y12 receptor inhibitorsPercutaneous coronary interventionPlatelet function testingCoronary syndromeReceptor inhibitorsAntiplatelet therapyCoronary interventionFunction testingDual antiplatelet therapySubsequent ischemic eventsHigh-risk patientsEffective antiplatelet agentCornerstone therapyIschemic eventsAntiplatelet agentsPharmacodynamic interactionsPlatelet inhibitionPercutaneous interventionPharmacogenomic factorsPlatelet functionCare assaysRoutine usePatientsSyndrome
2012
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Left Ventricular End‐Diastolic Volume in Patients With Diastolic Dysfunction
Jovin IS, Ebisu K, Liu Y, Finta LA, Oprea AD, Brandt CA, Dziura J, Wackers FJ. Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Left Ventricular End‐Diastolic Volume in Patients With Diastolic Dysfunction. Congestive Heart Failure 2012, 19: 130-134. PMID: 23241105, DOI: 10.1111/chf.12013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLVEF of patientsLeft ventricular ejection fractionLower peak filling ratePeak filling rateEnd-diastolic volumeNormal peak filling ratesEquilibrium radionuclide angiocardiographyVentricular ejection fractionDiastolic dysfunctionAsymptomatic patientsEjection fractionLow left ventricular ejection fractionNormal left ventricular ejection fractionVentricular end-diastolic volumeMild systolic dysfunctionNormal systolic functionEDV indexSystolic dysfunctionSystolic functionRadionuclide angiocardiographyPatientsDysfunctionRepeat scansFilling rateAngiocardiographyComparison of the Effect on Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms of Taking Versus Not Taking a Statin Drug
Jovin IS, Duggal M, Ebisu K, Paek H, Oprea AD, Tranquilli M, Rizzo J, Memet R, Feldman M, Dziura J, Brandt CA, Elefteriades JA. Comparison of the Effect on Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms of Taking Versus Not Taking a Statin Drug. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2012, 109: 1050-1054. PMID: 22221941, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.11.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracic aortic aneurysmLong-term outcomesComposite end pointAortic aneurysmAneurysm repairEnd pointImproved long-term outcomesOutcomes of patientsCohort of patientsKaplan-Meier analysisMedian followStatin intakeStatin therapyMedical therapyStatinsFirst presentationPatientsSurvival rateAneurysmsStatin drugsOutcomesTherapyIntakeRepairCohort