Retrograde Autologous Priming and Allogeneic Blood Transfusions: A Meta-Analysis
A literature review and meta-analysis were undertaken to assess the clinical effectiveness of retrograde autologous priming of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce allogeneic packed red blood transfusions in adult cardiac surgery.
Prognostic Importance of Preoperative Anti-PF4/Heparin Antibodies in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. A Systematic Review
There does appear to be an association between anti-PF4/heparin antibodies and non-thromboembolic adverse events, but a causal relationship is unlikely.
Impact of Peripherally Established Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Regional and Systemic Blood Lactate Levels
To investigate blood lactate levels during and after peripherally established cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
A Stepwise Progression in the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock
We present a case of a young woman with a massive anterior wall MI and subsequent cardiogenic shock who was treated with advanced mechanical circulatory support.
Should Women Receive Left Ventricular Assist Device Support?: Findings from INTERMACS
Small studies have reported women to have worse outcomes and more adverse events after implantation of mechanical circulatory support device compared with men.