TAVR Imaging and Troubleshooting Presentation II (EP Video)
Dr. Arvind Kapila discusses part 2 of his presentation series on TAVR imaging and troubleshooting (55:37 minutes).
IABP Trouble Shooting: High Risk Patients (EP Video)
Jenny McCarthy discusses the process of IABP troubleshooting for high risk patients (30:15 minutes).
Age Cutoff for the Loss of Survival Benefit from use of Radial Artery in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The use of the radial artery graft as a second conduit improves all-cause mortality in patients undergoing primary isolated CABG up to the age of 70 years.
A Combined Ultrafiltration Strategy during Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study with Clinical Outcomes
To investigate the clinical effects of a combined ultrafiltration strategy on the surgical treatment of pediatric patients with congenital heart diseases.
Is Dilutional Coagulopathy Induced by Different Colloids Reversible by Replacement of Fibrinogen and Factor XIII Concentrates?
Coagulation and platelet function are impaired by all 3 colloids.
Blood Concentrations of Cefuroxime in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
The aim of this study is to evaluate the blood concentrations of cefuroxime during and after CABG surgery
Red Blood Cell Transfusion: What is the Evidence When to Transfuse?
A restrictive transfusion strategy of administering red blood cell transfusion in patients with hemoglobin concentration of 7-8 g/dl in most patients is supported by randomized clinical trials.
Incidence of Cerebrovascular Accidents in Patients undergoing Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Our objective was to evaluate the incidence of cerebrovascular accidents in patients undergoing minimally invasive valve surgery.
Effects of High-Dose Ulinastatin on Inflammatory Response and Pulmonary Function in Patients with Type-A Aortic Dissection after Cardiopulmonary Bypass under Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
High-dose ulinastatin attenuates the elevation of cytokines and PMNE,
Human Albumin in Extracorporeal Prime: Effect on Platelet Function and Bleeding
Human albumin can passivate the synthetic surfaces of the extracorporeal circuit,
Platelet Activity Measured by a Rapid Turnaround Assay Identifies Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients at Increased Risk for Bleeding and Transfusion Complications after Clopidogrel Administration
Among clopidogrel-treated CABG patients, preoperative platelet function testing can identify those at increased risk for postoperative bleeding and transfusion.