Modification of Self-Concept in Patients with a Left-Ventricular Assist Device: An Initial Exploration
We explored how patients with left-ventricular assist devices (LVAD) met the health-deviation requisite of modifying self-concept to accept this form of treatment and restore normalcy.
Percutaneous Closure of a Patent Foramen Ovale to Prevent Paradoxical Thromboembolism in a Patient With a Continuous-Flow LVAD
Strategies to diagnose PFO at the time of LVAD implantation and physiological implications of a right-to-left atrial shunt during mechanical unloading of the failing left ventricle are reviewed.
Long-Term Outcome of High-Urgency Heart Transplant Patients With and Without Temporary Ventricular Assist Device Support
The use of short-term ventricular assist devices (VAD) in patients awaiting high-urgency (HU) heart transplantation (HTx) in Spain has steadily increased due to longer waiting times and the new heart allocation system.
From Bloodless Surgery to Patient Blood Management
Safety and efficacy concerns of allogeneic blood transfusions and their impact on patient outcomes and associated staggering costs and restricted supply have fueled the quest for other modalities and strategies to reduce use of blood components.
Old Faithful: A Great Customized Pediatric/Adult Recirculating Cardioplegia System Never Dies
Customization in pediatrics is very common. Early in my career since the early 80’s, there has been a lot of improvements in perfusion.
Open Cardiac Surgery in the First Hours of Life Using Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood
This article describes the first clinical experience of complete repair of complex critical congenital heart diseases (CHDs) in the first hours of life using autologous umbilical cord blood (UCB).
The Approach to Patients with Bleeding Disorders Who Do Not Accept Blood-Derived Products
Despite the widespread use of allogeneic blood components in clinical practice, there are patients in whom transfusion cannot be carried out for various reasons, including refusal of transfusions because of religious beliefs.
Aortic Valve Replacement in a Jehovah’s Witness: a Case of Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Management for Bloodless Surgery
This case highlights the importance of carefully navigating through the most recent clinical and ethical protocol involved in the surgical management of JW's.
Risk Analysis and Improvement of Strategies in Patients Who Have Acute Type A Aortic Dissection with Coronary Artery Dissection
The risk factors were identified for mortality and established to improve treatment strategies in patients who have acute type A aortic dissection with coronary artery dissection.