Sanguinous vs. Asanguinous Priming in Pediatric Perfusion (EP Video)
Lorrie Graf discusses the dilemma of sanguinous vs. sanguinous priming for pediatric patients (15:30 minutes).
VADs: Then and Now (EP Video)
Vince Olshove discusses the evolution of ventricular assist devices (31:11 minutes).
2013 Pediatric Perfusion Survey Results (EP Video)
Jorge Molina discusses the results of the 2013 pediatric perfusion survey (28:38 minutes).
MUF 102: Arterio-Arterial MUF (EP Video)
Jorge Molina discusses advanced concepts of arterio-arterial modified ultrafiltration (19:13 minutes).
Cardioplegia Round Table Discussion: Custodial (EP Video)
Jorge Molina discusses his vast experience with Cursidial cardioplegia (4:24 minutes).
Have Recent Advances in Pediatric CPB Made Modified Ultrafiltration Obsolete? (EP Video)
Craig McRobb ponders whether new advances in pediatric CPB have rendered modified ultrafiltration obsolete (26:46 minutes).
Cardioplegia Round Table Discussion: Del Nido (EP Video)
Gregory Matte discusses his experience with Del Nido cardioplegia (4:57 minutes).
New Aspects of Gene-Silencing for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases
The new findings of the last years may show the techniques to new innovative therapies and could probably play an important role in treating CHD in the future.
Aortic Valve Insufficiency in the Teenager and Young Adult: The Role of Prosthetic Valve Replacement
This article discusses the current state of knowledge regarding mechanical and bioprosthetic valve prostheses and their specific advantages relative to valve repair or a Ross procedure.
Dynamic Trends in Cardiac Surgery: Why the Logistic EuroSCORE is no Longer Suitable for Contemporary Cardiac Surgery and Implications for Future Risk Models
The objective of this study was to explore the reasons for the calibration drift of the logistic EuroSCORE.
What Is the Role of the Ross Procedure in Today’s Armamentarium?
The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based review of the current literature pertaining to the Ross procedure, with an emphasis on the rationale, results, technical key points, alternatives, and future directions.
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