TEG and ROTEM: Technology and Clinical Applications
Increasingly ROTEM and TEG analysis is being incorporated in vertical algorithms to diagnose and treat bleeding in high-risk populations
Efficacy of Normal Saline in the Maintenance of the Arterial Lines in Comparison to Heparin Flush: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) as a flush solution on patency of arterial lines in comparison to heparin flush
Electronic Bed Weighing vs Daily Fluid Balance Changes after Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to establish the validity and reliability of measuring weight in critically ill patients with electronic weighing beds.
Heparinized Blood Better Preserves Cellular Energy Charge and Vascular Functions of Intraoperatively Stored Saphenous Vein Grafts in Comparison to Isotonic Sodium-Chloride-Solution
Heparinized blood better preserves vascular contractile and endothelial functions of the saphenous vein graft.
The Adult with a Fontan: A Panacea without a Cure?
This review highlights the concept behind the staged surgical palliations,
How Can We Best Predict Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery?: A Prospective Observational Study
The risk of acute kidney injury can be accurately predicted using preoperative variables
TAVR: Patient Selection and Imaging (EP Video)
Dr. Arvind Kapila discusses patient selection and imaging in TAVR procedures (30:33 minutes).
The 876 Hour ECMO Battle (EP Video)
Dee Ann Griffin presents a case report on a patient on ECMO for an 876 hour period (18:14 minutes).
Sorin Perceval Valve (EP Video)
Autumn Gibbs presents a case report involving the Sorin Perceval suturless aortic valve (14:08 minutes).
Robotically Assisted Myotomy for Myocardial Bridging (EP Video)
Vince Tobin discusses the role of robotics in myocardial bridging procedures (21:57 minutes).
Super Obese Female AVR (EP Video)
Jesse Lobodinsky presents a case report on a super obese patient undergoing an aortic valve replacement (28:45 minutes).