The Influence of Sampling Technique on ACT Plus ® Results
The manufacturer of the ACT Plus Automated Coagulation Timer, Medtronic Inc., recommends that test cartridges be prewarmed and the activating reagent resuspended (tapped/ mixed) before patient testing.
Development of the Orpheus Perfusion Simulator for Use in High-fidelity Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Simulation
Traditional training for ECMO has relied predominantly on didactic education and hands-on water drills.
The Role of Extracorporeal Life Support in Acute Myocarditis: A Bridge to Recovery?
The objective of this study was to provide a brief review of acute myocarditis and present our series of patients.
Psychological Depression and Cardiac Surgery: A Comprehensive Review
The psychological and neurological impact of cardiac surgery has been of keen empirical interest
Improvements in Survival and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Surgical Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Meta-Analytic Review
The purpose of this study was to analyze the changes over the past two decades in hospital survival and neurodevelopmental outcomes after surgical treatment for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Hyperoxia: A Review of the Risks and Benefits in Adult Cardiac Surgery
Hyperoxia during CPB is probably harmful and should be avoided
International Pediatric Perfusion Practice: 2011 Survey Results
We distributed an electronic survey to 289 domestic and international pediatric congenital surgery centers in an effort to measure attributes of current clinical practice.
Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis to Prevent Aortic Root and Valve Clots during Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
Aortic root and valve clots are rare but well described in patients on maximal left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support.
Nanosecond Pulse Electric Field Activation of Platelet-Rich Plasma Reduces Myocardial Infarct Size and Improves Left Ventricular Mechanical Function in the Rabbit Heart
In the current study, we used the novel, nonchemical method of nanosecond pulsed electric fields (nsPEF) to investigate the efficiency of a protocol involving the in vivo treatment of the ischemic and reperfused heart and heart cells in culture with platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Direct Innominate Artery Cannulation for Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion in Neonates undergoing Arch Reconstruction
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the flow measurements and safety of DC when compared with IC.