Post-operative Blood Management Strategies for Total Hip Arthroplasty
Our aim was to provide a broad overview of the widely used methods for reducing post-operative blood loss after total hip arthroplasty.
Handling Ability of Gaseous Microemboli of Two Pediatric Arterial Filters in a Simulated CPB Model
The purpose of this experiment was to compare the Sorin KIDS D131 and the Terumo Capiox AF02 pediatric arterial filters in a simulated CPB procedure to determine which filter is the better for clinical use.
The Cost of Open Heart Surgery in Nigeria
Open Heart Surgery (OHS) is not commonly practiced in Nigeria and most patients who require OHS are referred abroad. There has recently been a resurgence of interest in establishing OHS services in Nigeria but the cost is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the direct cost of OHS procedures in Nigeria.
Cerebral Protection in Aortic Arch Surgery: Hypothermia Alone Suffices
Aneurysms of the aortic arch are among the most challenging cases for surgical treatment and require procedural expertise for their safe conduct. Up to now, 3 main strategies for cerebral protection of patients undergoing extensive aortic surgery have been developed and studied. These are straight deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA), retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP), and ante grade cerebral perfusion (ACP).
Similar Cerebral Protective Effectiveness of Antegrade and Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion Combined with Deep Hypothermia Circulatory Arrest in Aortic Arch Surgery: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of 5060 Patients
Our objective was to determine if antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) and retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) combined with deephypothermia circulatory arrest in aortic arch surgery results in different mortality and neurologic outcomes.
Selective Aortic Arch Perfusion Enables to Avoid Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest for Extirpation of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumour Thrombus Extension into the Right Atrium
Renal cell carcinoma with a tumour thrombus extending into the right heart chambers necessitates extensive combined urological and cardiac surgery.
Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest for Hemiarch Replacement in a Pediatric Patient with Moyamoya Disease
We report a successful case of a pediatric patient with moyamoya disease who underwent deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (18 °C) for hemiarch replacement without neurological complications.
Aortic Regurgitation after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Mechanisms and Implications
The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the three types of aortic regurgitation after TAVI focussing on the different pathophysiological mechanisms.
Systematic Review of the Cost-Effectiveness of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as an alternative treatment to aortic valve replacement (AVR) for selected patients with severe aortic stenosis. The present systematic review was conducted to analyze the cost-effectiveness of this novel technique within reimbursed healthcare systems.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Patient Selection
This review will familiarize the reader with the concepts of the interdisciplinary Heart team, risk scores as well as the most important imaging algorithms suited to select appropriate TAVI patients.