Relationship between Red Cell Storage Duration and Outcomes in Adults Receiving Red Cell Transfusions: A Systematic Review
In this systematic review, we could find no definitive argument to support the superiority of fresh over older RBCs for transfusion.
Expression of Inflammation in Myocardial Tissue of Rabbits: Comparison of Two Miniaturized Heart-Lung Machines
The majority of cases involving the surgical treatment of congenital heart disease require implementation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Blood Transfusions in Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
The goal of this study was to compare operative mortality in propensity-matched cardiac surgery patients based on stratification of the preoperative HCT levels.
Left Ventricular Venting through the Right Subclavian Artery Access during Peripheral Extracorporeal Life Support
We report here a simple technique for LV venting by a cannula inserted through right subclavian artery and positioned in the left ventricle.
Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Mechanical versus Biologic Aortic Valve Prostheses in Older Patients: Results from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery National Database
Among patients undergoing aortic valve replacement, long-term mortality rates were similar for those who received bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves.
Increased Red Blood Cell Transfusions Are Associated with Worsening Outcomes in Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
We investigated the relationship between clinical outcomes and the amount of blood transfused both during and after heart transplantation.
Five Hundred Cases of Robotic Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Predictors of Success and Safety
Robotic technology has enabled totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) grafting.
Robotic Totally Endoscopic Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Procedure Development, Challenges, Results
Closed-chest totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB) is feasible using robotic technology.
Total Blood Volume of Asian Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery is far from that Predicted by Conventional Methods
We aimed to evaluate differences between calculation of TBV by Nadler's formula, a classic reference book method, and an established formula calculated by the authors.
Robotic Surgical Training
One of the most important issues related to safe use is assembling the appropriate team of professionals involved with patient care.
Retrograde Cardioplegia Revisited: Open Technique for Long Aortic Cross Clamping
Our result suggests that direct-vision retrograde cardioplegia is a safe and effective method of cardioplegia delivery, and provides longer period of myocardial protection than previously thought.