The next twenty years.
2003Nature materials
Boyd IW, Glasow P, Grimmeiss HG, Habermeier HU, Siffert P
PubMedDR. PATRICK F. GLASOW, MD
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1987 – 2003 NPI: 1568468791
Information DisseminationEuropeCardiac Surgical ProceduresEchocardiographyMaterials TestingCardiac CatheterizationCommunicationForecastingRegression AnalysisInternational CooperationHeart Defects, CongenitalSocieties, ScientificOrganizational Objectives
What does PATRICK GLASOW research?
Dr. Glasow studies the management of congenital heart defects in children, specifically during surgical procedures. He investigates whether relying on non-invasive techniques like echocardiography can effectively replace more invasive procedures such as catheterization. His work directly impacts young patients undergoing heart surgeries, giving insights into methods that could lead to safer surgical practices with reduced complications.
Key findings
- In a study of 100 patients who underwent surgery without catheterization, 18% died post-surgery, compared to 9% mortality in 151 patients who had catheterization.
- Adjusting for factors like age and overall health showed no significant difference in outcomes, suggesting that echocardiography might reduce mortality rates, although further research is needed.
- Implementing echocardiography instead of catheterization could potentially simplify surgeries for pediatric patients, making the procedures safer.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Dr. Glasow study congenital heart defects?
- Yes, Dr. Glasow specializes in congenital heart defects and their surgical management.
- What treatments has Dr. Glasow researched?
- Dr. Glasow has researched surgical techniques and diagnostic methods for congenital heart defects, particularly focusing on the use of echocardiography.
- Is Dr. Glasow's work relevant to pediatric patients?
- Absolutely, his research directly benefits pediatric patients with congenital heart defects, aiming to enhance their surgical outcomes.
Publications in plain English
Surgery without catheterization for congenital heart defects: management of 100 patients.
1987Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Huhta JC, Glasow P, Murphy DJ, Gutgesell HP, Ott DA +2 more
Plain English
This study looked at how well patients with congenital heart defects do after surgery when doctors rely on ultrasound (echocardiography) instead of a more invasive procedure called catheterization for diagnosis. Out of 100 patients using echocardiography, 18% died after surgery, while only 9% of 151 patients who had catheterization died; however, when adjusting for age and health differences, the results didn’t show a significant difference, suggesting that not using catheterization might even lower mortality rates, although this needs further study. This matters because if echocardiography is as effective as catheterization, it could make surgeries safer and less complicated for young patients.
Who this helps: This helps pediatric patients with congenital heart defects and their doctors.
Frequent Co-Authors
Ian W Boyd Hermann G Grimmeiss Hanns-Ulrich Habermeier Paul Siffert J C Huhta D J Murphy H P Gutgesell D A Ott D G McNamara E O Smith
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