An Analysis of Pump Thrombus Events in Patients in the HeartWare ADVANCE Bridge to Transplant and Continued Access Protocol Trial
In this study, we analyze the incidence of pump thrombus,
Sulforaphane Pretreatment Prevents Systemic Inflammation and Renal Injury in Response to Cardiopulmonary Bypass
A porcine model was established to study the signaling pathways that promote systemic inflammation in response to cardiac surgery
Lung Perfusion and Ventilation during Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Strategy to Avoid Postoperative Pulmonary Complications and Right Ventricular Failure
Continuous pulmonary perfusion and ventilation represents an emerging strategy for pulmonary protection during cardiac surgery.
Acute Lung Injury after Mechanical Circulatory Support Implantation in Patients on Extracorporeal Life Support: An Unrecognized Problem
We observed early acute lung injury (ALI) after a switch from veno-arterial extracorporeal life support (VA-ECLS) to long-term mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
Anticoagulation Monitoring during Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The best method of monitoring anticoagulation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is unknown.
A Novel Emboli Protection Cannula during Cardiac Surgery: In Vitro Results
A straight-tip cannula may be safer in terms of cerebral embolic consequences during cardiac surgery.
The Use of Eptifibatide for Suspected Pump Thrombus or Thrombosis in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
The aim of this study was to evaluate our use of eptifibatide for the treatment of suspected pump thrombus/thrombosis.
Is Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion Superior to Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion for Brain Protection During Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest? Metabolic Evidence From Microdialysis
This study aimed to investigate whether selective antegrade cerebral perfusion or retrograde cerebral perfusion is a better technique for brain protection in deep hypothermic circulatory arrest by obtaining metabolic evidence from microdialysis.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Resuscitation of Deceased Cardiac Donor Livers for Hepatocyte Isolation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to resuscitate DCD porcine livers
Mitral Valve Surgery: Right Lateral Minithoracotomy or Sternotomy? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
To update the current evidence on mitral valve surgery
Thoratec Corporation Issues Worldwide Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to Update its Labeling Regarding the Use of the HeartMate II® LVAS Pocket System Controller
This safety advisory is being issued because some patients and caregivers have experienced difficulties with the process of changing from a primary system controller to their backup system controller.
Monoamine Oxidase is a Major Determinant of Redox Balance in Human Atrial Myocardium and is Associated With Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
Onset of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common and costly complication of heart surgery