Alloimmunosensitization in Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients and Impact on Posttransplantation Outcome
Despite the clinical success of these devices, it has been reported that many patients bridged to transplantation with mechanical support develop circulating antibodies with potential donor reactivity.
A Recipe for Perioperative Cardioprotection: What Matters Most? The Ingredients or the Chef?
The question of what is the ideal anesthetic for patients with cardiovascular disease has been debated for nearly three decades, and similarly to the case for the use of perioperative beta blockers, the answer appears to be increasingly enigmatic.
Validation of a Perfusion Registry: Methodological Approach and Initial Findings
Although regional and national registries exist to measure and report performance of cardiac surgical programs, few registries exist dedicated to the practice of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We developed and implemented a cardiovascular perfusion registry (Perfusion Measures and outcomes [PERForm] Registry) within the structure of the Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (MSTCVS) to improve our understanding of the practice of CPB.
Endogenous Gas Formation – An In Vitro Study with Relevanceto Gas Microemboli during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Gas embolism is an identified problem during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Our aim was to analyze the potential influence from gas solubility based on simple physical laws, here called endogenous gas embolism.
A Novel Technique for Intra-aortic Balloon Positioning in the Intensive Care Unit
In this technique, we rely on the left radial arterial trace obliteration as the IABP catheter is pushed in along a guidewire as a marker for tip positioning.
Our Experience with Two Cardioplegic Solutions: Dextrose versus Non-Dextrose in Adult Cardiac Surgery
Intraoperative hyperglycemia has been observed to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery. Dextrose cardioplegia is used for its cardioprotective effects but may lead to intraoperative hyperglycemia and more postoperative complications.