Double Arterial Perfusion Strategy for Extensive Thoracic Aortic Surgery to Avoid Lower Body Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
Extensive surgery of the thoracic aorta using a double arterial perfusion technique in order to avoid lower body hypothermic circulatory arrest is an attractive option
Tips, Tricks & Pearls for Perfusion Management of Acute Aortic Dissection (EP Video)
Dr. Jefrey Travis discusses his best tips and tricks for managing patients with Acute Aortic Dissections (33:30 minutes).
Off-Pump versus On-Pump Revascularization in Females: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
The aim of this study was to assess whether off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) improves outcomes when compared to on-pump coronary artery bypass (ONCAB) in the female population.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Counterpulsation Improves Cerebral Perfusion in Patients with Decreased Left Ventricular Function
IABP improves cerebral blood flow, particularly in patients with pre-existing heart failure and highly impaired LVEF
Understanding Innovations in the Evolving Practice of Blood and Crystalloid Cardioplegia
We highlight areas of study that have demonstrated a new concept of myocardial protection
3D Printed Tissues Engineered Heart Valves (EP Video)
Dr. Sanjay Samy discusses the future of 3D printing technology and its application in heart valve surgery (
Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency (EP Video)
Barry Fry discusses the role of Thrombate III in hereditary antithrombin deficiency (10:13 minutes).
The TEG Experience-Improving Blood Management & Patient Care in Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Kevin Fleming and Dr. Robert Thurer discuss the attributes of the TEG for improving blood management (32:16 minutes).
Prescriptive Oxygenation (EP Video)
David Fallen from Terumo discusses the merits of sizing your oxygenator to the patient (20:45 minutes).
Affordable Health Care Act (EP Video)
Dr. Robert Dunton discusses the impacts of the affordable healthcare act on medical professionals (45:40 minutes).
Development in POC Testing & Subsequent Hurdles (EP Video)
Michaela Cvitkovic discusses the current trends and regulatory issues in point of care testing (32:11 minutes).
Acute Rescue Support Devices (EP Video)
Wayne Calder discusses the recent advances with the Centrimag ventricular assist system (22:01 minutes).