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Loreta Grecu

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Anesthesiology · 2021 - Present Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic, Anesthesiology

Recent Publications


Perioperative lung expansion and pulmonary outcomes after open abdominal surgery versus usual care in the USA (PRIME-AIR): a multicentre, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial.

Journal Article Lancet Respir Med · May 2025 BACKGROUND: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are a leading cause of morbidity, death, and increased use of health-care resources. We aimed to determine whether a perioperative lung expansion bundle including individualised intraoperative manage ... Full text Link to item Cite

Droxidopa or Atomoxetine for Refractory Hypotension in Critically Ill Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients.

Journal Article J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth · January 2024 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of droxidopa or atomoxetine on intravenous (IV) vasoactive agent discontinuation in cardiothoracic intensive care unit (ICU) patients with hypotension refractory to midodrine. DESIGN: Single-center, retrospective cohort s ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


An Anesthesia-Centered Bundle to Reduce Postoperative Pulmonary Complications: The PRIME-AIR Study

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by The Trustees of Columbia University · 2022 - 2025

An Anesthesia-Centered Bundle to Reduce Postoperative Pulmonary Complications: The PRIME-AIR Study

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Massachusetts General Hospital · 2019 - 2021

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Education, Training & Certifications


Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Romania) · 1992 M.D.