A New De-Airing Technique that Reduces Systemic Microemboli During Open Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Study
We have evaluated a new technique of cardiac de-airing that is aimed at a) minimizing air from entering into the pulmonary veins by opening both pleurae and allowing lungs to collapse and b) flushing out residual air from the lungs by staged cardiac filling and lung ventilation.
Bicarbonate-Buffered Ultrafiltration During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Prevents Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance Disturbances
We tested the hypothesis of whether bicarbonate-buffered hemofiltration of the priming solution minimizes electrolyte and acid-base disturbances during the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass and whether bicarbonate-buffered hemofiltration performed during cardiopulmonary bypass could reduce cytokine levels.
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Delivering BMSCs Into 3D Porous Scaffolds
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of PRP in delivering bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) into 3D porous scaffolds in comparison with platelet-poor plasma (PPP) and Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM).
What Goes Around Comes Around: Understanding Polymer Fatigue in the Roller Head Raceway (Video)
Allision Spiwak, program director at Ohio State University, discusses polymer fatigue in the roller head raceway (43 minutes).
The Evolution of Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (Video)
Vince W. Tobin gives an overview of robotic mirtal valve surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (51 minutes).
Clinical Benefits of Mitral Valve Repair (Video)
Ernesto Jimenez brings the audience up-to-date on the clinical benefits of mitral valve repair vs. replacement (58 minutes).
The CVOR POC Lab: A Look at Most Cited Deficiencies and Agency Updates (Video)
Michaela Cvitkovic guides us through the rules and regulations surrounding point of care testing in the cardiac OR (39 minutes).
Myocardial Preservation: An Opportunity for Improvement (Video)
Aaron Hill, one of the living lengends in the perfusion industry, discusses current trends in myocardial protection (40 minutes).
Healthcare Regulatory Updates For 2009 (Video)
John Bennett brings us up-to-date with current changes in healthcare regulatory rules (37 minutes).
Trends and Emerging Technologies in Extracorporeal Life Support: Results of the 2006 ECLS Survey
This article presents our 2006 ECLS survey results and discusses emerging technologies and management topics new to the ECLS arena.
Anti-Infl ammatory Effect of Aprotinin: A Meta-Analysis
. In this study, we investigated the published data on aprotinin’s effect on acute phase protein and cytokine levels in cardiac surgery patients.
Carotid Artery Diameter, Plaque Morphology, and Hematocrit, in Addition to Percentage Stenosis, Predict Reduced Cerebral Perfusion Pressure during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Mathematical Model
A mathematical model using finite element analysis was created to model the carotid artery vessel and its stenotic plaque.