Which Is Better: A Miniaturized Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Patients With Cardiogenic Shock
The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes associated with the use of Impella and TandemHeart short-term support devices with venoarterialextracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for postinfarction- or decompensated cardiomyopathy-related cardiogenic shock.
Reduced Sevoflurane Loss during Cardiopulmonary Bypass when using a Polymethylpentane versus a Polypropylene Oxygenator
The results of this study show that using a polymethylpentane membrane oxygenator rather than a polypropylene oxygenator significantly reduces the losses of sevoflurane, resulting in higher plasma concentrations and greater depth of anesthesia.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Can Provide Cardiopulmonary Support during Bronchoscopic Clearance of Airways after Sand Aspiration
In this case report of sand aspiration with acute pulmonary failure, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for respiratory support allowed more effective removal of sand particles by rigid bronchoscopy and lavage with less patient compromise.
Major Bleeding, Transfusions, and Anemia: The Deadly Triad of Cardiac Surgery
Major bleeding is per se a risk factor for operative mortality.
Control of Coagulation during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) requires maintaining a delicate balance between the prevention of thrombosis and the avoidance of hemorrhage.
Comparison of Hemolysis Between CentriMag and RotaFlow Rotary Blood Pumps During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The purpose of this investigation was to compare the hemolysis levels for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) incorporating two different rotary blood pumps (CentriMag [CMAG] and RotaFlow [RF]) in identical circuits otherwise.
Impact of Guideline Implementation on Transfusion Practices in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
This study suggests that clinical guideline implementation utilizing guideline development, education, and compliance audit/feedback may reduce unnecessary transfusion in cardiac surgery patients.
Potential Uses of Cord Blood in Cardiac Surgery
Umbilical cord blood, a rich source of multiple populations of nonembryonic stem cells, will be a valuable resource and has the potential to advance therapeutic options for patients with acquired and congenital heart disease.
Roles of Thrombelastography and Thromboelastometry for Patient Blood Management in Cardiac Surgery
We aimed to assess the effects of TEG- or ROTEM-guided therapy in patients undergoing cardiac surgery on the use of allogeneic blood products.
Inhaled Nitric Oxide for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
This review will describe the current use of inhaled NO in clinical practice and briefly discuss its potential role for the treatment of chronic PAH.
Preoperative Hematocrit Is a Powerful Predictor of Adverse Outcomes in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Report From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD) began collecting preoperative HCT data in 2008. In this study, analyses were performed to determine the impact of preoperative HCT on perioperative morbidity and mortality among patients undergoing isolated CABG.
Post-Transplant Outcomes of Children Bridged to Transplant With the Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device
The aim of this analysis was to determine whether there was a difference in early survival for children bridged to transplant with EXCOR versus status 1A pediatric heart transplant patients not transplanted with ventricular assist device support.