Comparison of The Operative and Postoperative Effects of Del Nido and Blood Cardioplegia Solutions in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
Our goal was to compare the operative and postoperative effects of del Nido cardioplegia (DN group) and blood cardioplegia (BC group) performed in cardiac surgery.
Perioperative Applications of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review
The review is based on published literature and the authors’ institutional experience with perioperative TPE in cardiac surgical patients.
Early Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Congenital Heart Surgery Programs Across the World: Assessment by a Global Multi-Societal Consortium
We present the results of an international survey sent to pediatric and congenital heart surgeons characterizing the early impact of COVID-19 on the care of patients with CHD.
Effect of Albumin Addition to Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime on Outcomes in Children Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery (EACPO Study)—A Randomized Controlled Trial
High oncotic pressure CPB prime using albumin addition might be beneficial over conventional blood prime, and our study does provide a rationale for further studies.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Video Is an Effective Learning Tool
This educational video may benefit other learners who are entering the cardiopulmonary bypass operating room for the first time.
Severe Acute Proximal Pulmonary Embolism and COVID-19: A Word of Caution
Here we describe the case of a young woman presenting with severe pulmonary embolism, without any associated symptoms of infections.
Viscoelastic Testing in Pediatric Patients
This manuscript is intended to give a structured overview of what has been published on the use of viscoelastic testing to guide bleeding management in neonates and children.
When Culture Dictates Practice: Adoption of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
Here, we seek to describe reasons underlying the variation in uptake of minimally invasive techniques in mitral valve surgery and describe opportunities to increase the adoption by surgeons and programs.
The Cost of Innovation and Evidence in Cardiac Surgery
This review summarizes a systematic analysis of 216 randomized trials of cardiovascular interventions performed during 2008–2019, according to the source of trial funding.
Overall and Cause-Specific Mortality in Randomized Clinical Trials Comparing Percutaneous Interventions With Coronary Bypass Surgery: A Meta-analysis
Percutaneous coronary intervention was associated with higher all-cause, cardiac, and noncardiac mortality compared with CABG at 5 years.
Effects of Preoperative Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Therapy on Postoperative Renal Function in Cardiac Surgery
Evidence in the current literature is inconclusive that preoperative administration of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy affects postoperative renal dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Air, Inflammation and Biocompatibility of The Extracorporeal Circuits
One of the techniques used to reduce the contact of blood with “nonself” surfaces is the “coating” of the internal surfaces of the ECC.