Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: The Benchmark for Percutaneous Therapies
This article will discuss current outcomes for surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) among high- and intermediate-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis (AS) as a barometer in assessing the results of nascent percutaneous therapies.
CABG Versus PCI in the Treatment of Diabetic Patients Affected by Coronary Artery Disease
The purpose of this study was to review the available literature based on randomized trials and observational studies in order to allow clinicians to make evidence-based decisions when treating diabetic patients with multivessel coronary disease.
Carotid and Coronary Disease Management Prior to Open and Endovascular Aortic Surgery. What are the Current Guidelines
This review considers recent guidelines and algorithms for investigation and management for carotid and coronary disease management.
Endocarditis 2014: An Update
This review outlines and consolidates the most recent guidelines, including the 2007 and 2010 AHA/ACC guidelines and scientific statements for the prevention and management of infective endocarditis and for the management of cardiovascular device infections.
Perioperative Blood Product Use: A Comparison Between HeartWare and HeartMate II Devices
The HeartWare (HW) (Framingham, MA) and the HeartMate II (HM II) (Thoratec Inc, Pleasanton, CA) continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) are commonly used to bridge patients to transplantation.
Direct Comparison Between Cerebral Oximetry by INVOS(TM) and EQUANOX(TM) During Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Study
In this study, the measurements made with both INVOS(TM) and EQUANOX(TM) oximeters on the forehead of 10 patients during conventional cardiac surgery are directly compared, in order to evaluate the interchangeability of these two devices in clinical practice.
Blood Trauma Testing of CentriMag and RotaFlow Centrifugal Flow Devices: A Pilot Study
Mechanical circulatory assist devices that provide temporary support in heart failure patients are needed to enable recovery or provide a bridge to decision.
Blood Volumes in Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of this study was to determine total blood volume (TBV) with a dilution technique and compare the results to commonly utilized TBV calculations.
The CentriMag Centrifugal Blood Pump as a Benchmark for In Vitro Testing of Hemocompatibility in Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices
Implantable ventricular assist devices (VADs) have proven efficient in advanced heart failure patients as a bridge-to-transplant or destination therapy.
Fatal Air Embolism during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Analysis of an Incident and Prevention Measures
We present a case of a patient who suffered an air embolism