Is Hyperoxaemia Helping or Hurting Patients during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation? Review of a Complex Problem
Improvements to the ECMO process have resulted in its increased utilisation.
Evaluation of Coagulation Factors and Platelet Function from an Off-Line Modified Ultrafiltration Technique for Post-Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Blood Recovery
This study evaluated the off-line MUF process of the Hemobag (HB, Global Blood Resources, Somers, CT, USA) to quantitate coagulation factor levels
In Vitro Clearance of Intravenous Acetaminophen in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
An in vitro study was conducted to determine: (1) changes in intravenous acetaminophen levels over time and (2) changes in concentration observed between different sites of the ECMO circuit.
Myocardial Revascularisation in Renal Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Compared to percutaneous intervention, coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with higher early/30-day mortality in patients with renal dysfunction or end-stage renal disease.
Microplegia during Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting was Associated with Less Low Cardiac Output Syndrome: A Propensity-Matched Comparison
Compared with 8:1 blood cardioplegia, microplegia during isolated CABG surgery was associated with a lower incidence of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation without Balloon Predilation: A Single-Center Pilot Experience
These results suggest that direct CoreValve implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis is feasible
The Proper Delivery Pressure for Cardioplegic Solution in Neonatal Cardiac Surgery – An Investigation of Biomechanical and Structural Properties of Neonatal and Adult Coronary Arteries
When cardioplegic solution is injected into coronary arteries with a pump in order to ensure myocardial protection, it is necessary to determine the correct delivery pressure to avoid damage of the heart.
Alternative Access Options for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with no Conventional Access and Chest Pathology
However, a significant number of patients are still not transcatheter aortic valve replacement candidates because of poor peripheral access and chest pathology.
Staged Palliation of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Trends in Mortality, Cost, and Length of Stay Using a National Database from 2000 Through 2009
This study sought to evaluate (1) trends in HLHS surgical outcomes including in-hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS), and cost, and (2) patient and hospital risk factors associated with these outcomes.