Computational Investigation of Hemodynamics in Hardshell Venous Reservoirs: A Comparative Study
Extracorporeal circulation using heart‐lung‐machines is associated with a profound activation of corpuscular and plasmatic components of circulating blood.
Life Expectancy and Mortality Rates in the United States, 1959-2017
US life expectancy has not kept pace with that of other wealthy countries and is now decreasing.
Early and Late Outcomes of Aortic Surgery Under Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in the Elderly: a Single Center Study
Aortic surgery with circulatory arrest in the elderly demonstrated favorable early and late results when compared with younger individuals.
Survey of Contemporary Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit Models in the United States
Cardiothoracic ICU models vary widely in the United States, with almost half being open, often with no in-house coverage.
Developments in Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Support
Mechanical support devices have revolutionized the management of circulatory failure.
Role of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery: an Observational Study
This study is based on the hypothesis that the routine use of transesophageal echocardiography in cardiac surgery will influence the surgical decision taken by the surgeon intra-operatively in Kasr-Alainy hospitals.
Effect of Sugammadex on Coagulation as Detected by Rotational Thromboelastometry in Morbidly Obese Patients
Sugammadex produces a slight effect on coagulation in morbidly obese patients, without increasing the risk for postoperative bleeding.
Perioperative Covert Stroke in Patients Undergoing Non-cardiac Surgery (NeuroVISION): a Prospective Cohort Study
Perioperative covert stroke is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline 1 year after non-cardiac surgery, and perioperative covert stroke occurred in one in 14 patients aged 65 years and older undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
Whole Blood Platelet Aggregation Kinetics Under Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Pilot Study
Assessing the platelets’ functional status during surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass is challenging.
Trials Focusing on Prevention and Treatment of Delirium After Cardiac Surgery: A systematic Review of Randomized Evidence
This systematic review aimed to gather and summarize the existing evidence from randomized trials concerning interventions studied in the prevention or treatment of delirium in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Predictive Value of Scoring Tools in Determining Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
There are currently no scoring tools validated for use in predicting heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest: a Registry Study
Adding extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (extracorporeal-CPR) is increasingly used in an attempt to improve outcomes.