Outcome Predictors in Patients Presenting With Acute Aortic Dissection
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of thyroid hormones and other factors in acute aortic dissection and an association with in-hospital adverse events.
Aortic Arch Pathologies – Incidence and Natural History
This article reviews the current evidence on the natural history of aortic arch aneurysms and acute aortic syndromes, including penetrating ulcers, intramural hematomas, acute and chronic type B dissections.
Long-term support of patients receiving a left ventricular assist device for advanced heart failure: a follow-up analysis of the Registry to Evaluate the HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist System
The Registry to Evaluate the HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist System (ReVOLVE) is an investigator-initiated multicentre, prospective, single-arm database established to collect post-Conformité Européenne Mark clinical information on patients receiving the HeartWare® Ventricular Assist System (HVAD®). The number of patients requiring longer periods of mechanical circulatory support is ever increasing and so further investigation into long-term outcomes in bridge-to-transplant populations is necessary.
Developing a Simple Pre-interventional Score to Predict Hospital Mortality in Adult Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Pilot Study
This study was aimed at identifying the pre-interventional prognostic predictors of hospital mortality in adult venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) patients and developing a practical mortality prediction score to facilitate clinical decision-making.
Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Length of Stay in ICU after Adult Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this systematic review was to identify factors that impact the duration of ICU stay after cardiac surgery and to explore evidence on the link between understanding these factors and patient and resource management.
Impact of Intra-Operative Cell Salvage on Blood Coagulation in High-Bleeding-Risk Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Prospective Randomized and Controlled Trial
The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of cell salvage (CS) on blood coagulation in high-bleeding-risk cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
The Frequency and Energy of Snoring Sounds Are Associated with Common Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a known risk factor for atherosclerosis. We investigated the association of common carotid artery intima-media thickness (CCA-IMT) with snoring sounds in OSA patients.
Total Arterial Revascularization: A Superior Method of Cardiac Revascularization
No patient should be deprived of the benefits of total arterial revascularization allowed by the bilateral use of both internal thoracic arteries.
Del Nido cardioplegia in low risk adults undergoing first time coronary artery bypass surgery.
Single-dose del Nido cardioplegia has been used in the pediatric population for many years. Only a small amount of data exists about its use in adult cardiac surgery. We sought to compare the outcomes of all patients undergoing coronary artery bypass, using our 4:1 blood cardioplegia versus single-dose 1:4 del Nido cardioplegia, at our institution.
Outcomes of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for refractory cardiac arrest in adult cardiac surgery patients
The role of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in adult cardiac surgery patients with refractory cardiac arrest is uncertain. We hypothesized that ECPR would be associated with better than expected outcomes in this group of patients.