Use of Methylene Blue in the Treatment of Refractory Vasodilatory Shock After Cardiac Assist Device Implantation: Report of Four Consecutive Cases
Vasodilatory shock frequently occurs after cardiac surgery, particularly after cardiac assist device implantation.
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in a Patient with Cold Agglutinins
We present here a case of paediatric cardiac surgery to repair atrial septal defect with pulmonary stenosis in an 11-month old infant with a family history of CAs.
Safety of Cardiac Surgery for Patients with Cirrhosis and Child-Pugh Scores Less Than 8
Advanced liver disease is a significant risk factor for perioperative complications after cardiac surgery.
Emergency Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass in Cardiac Arrest: Seventeen Years of Experience
Emergency cardiopulmonary bypass (E-CPB) is an advanced and rarely used procedure for patients in cardiac arrest that do not regain restoration of spontaneous circulation with standard resuscitation methods.
Arterial Switch Operation in the First Hours of Life Using Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood
In this study, we analyzed our clinical experience performing the arterial switch operation in the first hours of life using autologous umbilical cord blood transfusion (AUCBT).
The RECOVER I: A Multicenter Prospective Study of Impella 5.0/LD for Postcardiotomy Circulatory Support
The use of the Impella 5.0/left direct device is safe and feasible in patients presenting with postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock.
Anesthetic Experience in Patient for Single Lung Transplantation with Previous Contralateral Pneumonectomy: A Case Report
A 48-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis and a previous left pneumonectomy had surgery planned for single lung transplantation under general anesthesia.
The Nondepolarizing, Normokalemic Cardioplegia Formulation Adenosine-Lidocaine (Adenocaine) Exerts Anti-Neutrophil Effects by Synergistic Actions of its Components
Adenocaine suppresses multiple PMN functions including O(2)(-) generation, adhesion molecule expression, PMN adherence, and transmigration. In addition to inducing nondepolarized arrest, adenocaine cardioplegia may exert cardioprotection by inhibiting PMN-mediated inflammatory responses.
Minimized Perfusion Circuits: An Alternative in the Surgical Treatment of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses present a challenge to cardiac surgeons, as quality of care is not only defined by mortality and morbidity, but also by the avoidance of blood transfusions.
Does the Cardioplegic Solution Have an Effect on Early Outcomes Following Heart Transplantation?
The choice of cardioplegic solution for myocardial preservation in heart transplantation (HT) remains debated. We analysed our experience with three different cardioplegic solutions in adult HT performed during past 5 years, in terms of non-immunological intraoperative biventricular graft failure (BVF) and in-hospital mortality.