Minimally Invasive Mitral Surgery Through Right Mini-Thoracotomy Under Direct Vision
Based on our extensive experience we believe that mitral valve repair through a right mini-thoracotomy provides a durable and safe alternative to a traditional sternotomy with the benefits of improved cosmesis, reduced post-operative pain, less blood loss with fewer blood transfusions, fewer infections, shorter length of stay, and faster return to activity.
Simultaneous Inflammatory Pseudotumors of the Coronary Arteries and Abdominal Aorta
We herein report a rare case of cardiac and abdominal aortic inflammatory pseudotumors (IPTs). The pathological diagnosis was IPT, which was judged to be inoperable because of its anatomical location and the fact that the patient was a Jehovah's Witness, which precluded the administration of heterologous blood transfusions.
A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Mid-Term Angiographic Outcomes for Radial Artery versus Saphenous Vein in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Currently, saphenous vein (SV) and radial artery (RA) are the most commonly used conduits in combination with the left internal mammary artery for conventional coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Aortic Outflow Cannula Tip Design and Orientation Impacts Cerebral Perfusion during Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
Altering the cannula tip to include a diffuser cone angle has been shown for the first time to have potential in ensuring a net positive outflow at the BCA.
Arterial Grafting and Complete Revascularization: Challenge or Compromise?
Complete revascularization with arterial grafts presents both technical and physiological challenges.
A New Device for Intraoperative Renal Blood Flow Measurement during Open-Heart Surgery: An Experimental Study and the Clinical Pilot Study
In conclusion, the RBF can be measured excellently in real time using the new catheter, even under cardiopulmonary bypass.
Investigation of Risks for Cerebral Embolism Associated with the Hemodynamics of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Cannula: A Numerical Model
Current findings support the significant impact of the cannula design and orientation on emboli generation and distribution.
Association of Plasma Dilution with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Associated Bleeding and Morbidity
To investigate the relationship of cardiopulmonary bypass-associated plasma dilution with blood product transfusion and postoperative morbidity.
Ultrasound Destruction of Air Microemboli as a Novel Approach to Brain Protection in Cardiac Surgery
Ultrasound destruction of air emboli is a very efficient method to reduce number and size of emboli.
The Least of 3 Evils: Exposure to Red Blood Cell Transfusion, Anemia, or Both?
We aimed to clarify the effects of anemia, transfusion, and their combination to identify which imposes the greatest risk of end-organ dysfunction and mortality.
Elimination of Gaseous Microemboli From Cardiopulmonary Bypass Using Hypobaric Oxygenation
Hypobaric oxygenation is an effective, low-cost, common sense approach that capitalizes on the simple physical makeup of GME to achieve their near-total elimination during CPB.
Low Serum Sodium Level during Cardiopulmonary Bypass Predicts Increased Risk of Postoperative Stroke after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
An average serum sodium level of less than 130 mEq/L during cardiopulmonary bypass is independently associated with an increased risk of postoperative stroke in patients who undergo primary coronary artery bypass grafting.