Development of a Rabbit Animal Model for Miniaturized Heart-Lung Machines
For the purpose of testing the MiniHLM, we developed a new rabbit animal model.
Interventions for Preventing Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery
We conducted an update to a 2004 Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to gain a better understanding of the effectiveness of these interventions.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Double Venous Drainage
We report on a successful configuration strategy of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO) in two consecutive cases of acute lung injury.
Results of Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Spinal Cord Protection during Surgical Repair of Complex Aortic Coarctation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical treatment of complex aortic coarctation using partial cardiopulmonary bypass to increase the spinal cord protection.
Impact of Monitoring Cerebral Oxygen Saturation on the Outcome of Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery
We studied the usefulness of regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO 2 ) monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass
Use of Extracorporeal Life Support for Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The entire procedure was performed on a beating heart using a stabilizer during ECLS.
Minimally Invasive Approach Provides at Least Equivalent Results for Surgical Correction of Mitral Regurgitation: A Propensity-Matched Comparison
In appropriate patients with isolated mitral valve disease of any cause, a right minithoracotomy approach may be used without compromising clinical outcome.
The Need for Thoracic Surgery in Adult Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A 16-year Experience
Patients undergoing thoracotomy were identified and outcomes were statistically analysed.
Tezosentan and Right Ventricular Failure in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: The TACTICS Trial
A reduction in RV failure with tezosentan was not observed in this study.
Update on the AmSECT Mechanical Circulatory Support Committee (EP Video)
Mark Lucas provides an update on the ongoing work of the mechanical circulatory support committee (18:51 minutes).
Role of Cytokines in Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Ventricular Dysfunction in a Porcine Model (EP Video)
Craig Vocelka discusses the role of cytokines during CPB-induced LV dysfunction in the porcine model (18:16 minutes).
AmSECT University: A Resource for Clinicians and Leaders (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the progress and future of AmSECT University (16:26).