Does Dr. Dox study heart surgery techniques?

Yes, Dr. Dox focuses on improving techniques for heart surgeries, particularly for patients with complex conditions.

What conditions has Dr. Dox researched?

He researches treatments for congenital heart defects and other serious cardiac conditions that require advanced surgical interventions.

Is Dr. Dox's work relevant to elderly patients?

Yes, his research includes patients ranging from infants to the elderly, specifically targeting those requiring complex heart surgeries.

DR. HECTOR A. DOX, M.D.

COLUMBUS, MS

Research Active

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1999 – 1999 NPI: 1154324895

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Postoperative Complications Brain Perfusion Stroke Hospital Mortality Cardiac Surgical Procedures Cause of Death Hypothermia, Induced Heart Diseases Heart Defects, Congenital Heart Arrest, Induced

Practice Location

255 BAPTIST BLVD STE 401
COLUMBUS, MS 39705-2006

Phone: (662) 244-2288

What does HECTOR DOX research?

Dr. Dox studies advanced surgical techniques to enhance safety and effectiveness during heart surgeries. He specifically examines the use of retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) in conjunction with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA), a method used to preserve brain function while the heart is temporarily stopped. His research targets a wide range of patients, from infants to the elderly, who require complex interventions due to congenital or other serious heart conditions.

Key findings

In a study of 52 patients between the ages of 3 weeks and 89 years, retrograde cerebral perfusion improved the safety of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest during heart surgeries.
Out of the 52 patients, there were only six early deaths, but all other patients recovered completely without any neurological problems.
The mean retrograde cerebral perfusion time was 39 minutes, demonstrating the feasibility of this technique in clinical practice.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Dox study heart surgery techniques?: Yes, Dr. Dox focuses on improving techniques for heart surgeries, particularly for patients with complex conditions.
What conditions has Dr. Dox researched?: He researches treatments for congenital heart defects and other serious cardiac conditions that require advanced surgical interventions.
Is Dr. Dox's work relevant to elderly patients?: Yes, his research includes patients ranging from infants to the elderly, specifically targeting those requiring complex heart surgeries.

Publications in plain English

Retrograde cerebral perfusion as an adjunct to prolonged hypothermic circulatory arrest.

1999

Chest

Esmailian F, Dox H, Sadeghi A, Eghbali K, Laks H

Plain English
This study looked at a technique called retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) used alongside deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) during heart surgeries for patients with complex heart conditions. Among 52 patients aged from 3 weeks to 89 years, the procedure had a mean RCP time of 39 minutes, and while there were six early deaths, all other patients recovered fully without neurological problems. This is significant because RCP is shown to improve the safety of DHCA and support the brain during surgery, making it a valuable option for both congenital and complex cardiac conditions. Who this helps: This helps patients undergoing complex heart surgeries and their surgeons.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

F Esmailian A Sadeghi K Eghbali H Laks

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