The Role of the VAD Perfusionist (EP Video)
Christopher Pierce discusses the new role of the VAD perfusionist (26:28 minutes).
Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism and Hemodynamic Collapse in an 11 Week Post Cesarean Section Patient (EP Video)
Jenna Cornibe presents a case report on a patient 11 Week post cesarean section patient with a pulmonary embolism (27:54 minutes).
Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Stents for Noncardiac Surgery: Role of Thromboelastography
The perioperative course of the patients who have undergone coronary stent placement was studied. These patients were on dual antiplatelet therapy and were posted for noncardiac surgery.
Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Stents for Noncardiac Surgery: Role of Thromboelastography
The perioperative course of the patients who have undergone coronary stent placement was studied. These patients were on dual antiplatelet therapy and were posted for noncardiac surgery.
Bivalirudin-Based Versus Conventional Heparin Anticoagulation for Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The present study is a retrospective comparison of the conventional heparin-based anticoagulation protocol with a bivalirudin-based, heparin-free protocol. Endpoints of this study are blood loss, allogeneic blood product use, and costs during the ECMO procedure.
Impact of Cell Salvage During Cardiac Surgery on the Thrombelastomeric Coagulation Profile: A Pilot Study
Intraoperative cell salvage of the cardiopulmonary bypass residual volume can dilute platelets and coagulation factors. This is a report of a randomised control trial of 20 patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery.
Thrombelastography Change after Bridging to Left Ventricular Assist Device From Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients
Coagulopathy of patients with VAD improved after bridging from ECMO, which can be attributed to improved coagulation factor and platelet function. Thus, bleeding complications are reduced.