Managing a Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia and Protein C Deficiency on Cardiopulmonary Bypass (Video)
Meyyappan Arunachalam presents a case report on a patient with sickle cell disease and protein C deficiency (26:49 minutes).
Timely Use of a CentriMag Heart Assist Device Improves Survival in Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
We compared our experience with the CentriMag left ventricular assist device (LVAD) for patients with PCS at two time periods: in the operating room (OR) after unsuccessful weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and after transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU).
Clinical Outcome and Cost in Patients with Off-pump vs. On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
General concept and major emphasis on off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB) is maintaining quality of care and patient safety while reducing cost and resource utilization.