Contamination of Anaesthetic Gases With Nitric Oxide and its Influence on Oxygenation: Study in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery
Compressed air and nitrous oxide contain very low concentrations of nitric oxide (<10 ppb). This can affect pulmonary oxygen transfer during anaesthesia.
Effect of Lidocaine on Ischaemic Preconditioning in Isolated Rat Heart
Lidocaine blocks the cardioprotection induced by ischaemic preconditioning only at supratherapeutic concentrations.
ECMO After Lung Transplantation: Evolving Technique Improves Outcomes
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation results have improved with advances in oxygenator technology and surgical techniques.
Does Leucocyte Depletion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Improve Oxygenation Indices in Patients With Mild Lung Dysfunction?
For patients with mild lung dysfunction, a leucocyte-depleting arterial line filter improves postoperative oxygenation, reduces extravascular lung water accumulation, and reduces time on artificial ventilator after CPB.
Outcomes of Congenital Heart Surgery Patients After Extracorporeal Life Support at Texas Children’s Hospital
The objective of this study was to investigate the outcomes of children with heart failure of various etiologies requiring temporary use of […]
Risk Factor Screening Scale to Optimize Treatment for Potential Heart Transplant Candidates under Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The RFSS provides a way to predict which ECMO-supported patients are suitable candidates for VAD implantation or HTx.
Differences in Stroke After Off-Pump CABG Versus On-Pump CABG
AUDIO INTERVIEW In this interview, Dr. Mercedes K. C. Dullum, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, discusses a recent study to […]
Coronary Artery Calcification and Family History of Premature Coronary Heart Disease: Sibling History Is More Strongly Associated Than Parental History
Our study demonstrates a highly significant association between FH of premature CHD and the presence and extent of CAC.
Myocardial Perfusion During Long-Term Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition or ß-Blockade in Patients With Essential Hypertension
We conclude that compared with ß-blockade, ACE inhibition increases coronary reserve and results in regression of hypertensive resistance artery structure and left ventricular hypertrophy.
Which Patients Can Be Weaned From Inotropic Support Within 24 Hours After Cardiac Surgery?
ABSTRACTInotropic support after cardiac surgery is sometimes employed for a long period without any definite criteria to wean patients from it. There […]
Florida State Constitution Amendments Concerning Malpractice
Lawmakers have proposed three amendments to the state Constitution that seek to limit malpractice costs. The first two, which are opposed by […]