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Heparin-Coated Adult ECMO vs. Ventricular Assist Devices: A Decision Analysis Modeling Approach

This model suggests that patients should be supported on heparincoated ECMO for 2–3 days to evaluate their potential for recovery before instituting more expensive ventricular assist devices.

Negative Fluid Displacement: An Alternative Method to Assess Patency of Arterial Line Cannulation

With increased use of femoral cannulation for minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures, this RAP technique can enhance the perfusionist's and the surgeon's ability to safely perform bypass in the presence of higher dissection risk.