Special Article: Reduction of Myocardial Infarct Size with Ischemic “Conditioning”: Physiologic and Technical Considerations
A wealth of evidence has revealed that the heart can be "conditioned" and rendered less vulnerable to ischemia-reperfusion injury via the upregulation of endogenous protective signaling pathways.
Oxygen Delivery during Cardiopulmonary Bypass (and Renal Outcome) Using Two Systems of Extracorporeal Circulation: A Retrospective Review
To investigate the combined influence of blood flow and haemodilution with either a miniaturized (Mini-CPB) or a conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (C-CPB) circuit on average oxygen delivery during bypass.
Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Moderate Risk Patients: Implications for Determination of Equipoise in the Transcatheter Era
To determine the contemporary outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in a moderate surgical risk population.
Influence of Variations in Systemic Blood Flow and Pressure on Cerebral and Systemic Oxygen Saturation in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Patients
Moreover, phenylephrine administration was associated with a reduced cerebral and systemic oxygen saturation.
Variability in Anticoagulation Management of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An International Survey
The objective of this study was to determine current practices of anticoagulation in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Clinicians’ Attitudes Regarding Withdrawal of Left Ventricular Assist Devices in Patients Approaching the End of Life
Opinions and level of comfort with LVAD withdrawal vary among clinicians.