A Review of Ethical Considerations for Ventricular Assist Device Placement in Older Adults
This article reviews some of the complex ethical issues that accompany the diffusion of ventricular assist devices (VADs) for heart failure patients
Normothermic Extracorporeal Human Liver Perfusion following Donation after Cardiac Death
Normothermic extracorporeal liver perfusion (NELP) may increase the ability to protect, evaluate and, in future, transplant DCD livers.
A Novel Measurement and Delivery System for Synchronizing Oxygen Gas Flow with Blood Flow during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We present a novel system, designed to improve safety in the heart-lung machine by linking the control of blood flow and the oxygen gas flow meter.
Transfemoral Balloon Expandable Aortic Valve Implantation in a Patient with Myelodysplastic Syndrome
This case presentation represents the first case on the treatment of severe aortic stenosis on a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome
Right Ventricular Rupture and Tamponade Caused by Malposition of the Avalon Cannula for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We report a case of unexpected wire migration into the right ventricle at the time of final cannula advancement, resulting in right ventricular rupture and tamponade.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuitry
Modern era extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuitry and components are simpler, safer, more compact, and can be used across a wide variety of patient sizes from neonates to adults.
To Ventilate, Oscillate, or Cannulate?
Given the risk profile and the economic impact, future research should identify the patients who benefit most from VV ECMO.
Comparison between Normothermic and Mild Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Myocardial Revascularization of Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction
The aim of this study was to investigate whether normothermic bypass is superior to mild hypothermia in patients with poor left ventricular function.
Lung Protective Ventilation: A Summary of the Current Evidence from the 2012 American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress
Experts reviewed the current evidence regarding the risk for ventilator-induced lung injury in mechanically ventilated patients without pre-existing lung disease and in those with acute lung injury
Short-Term Outcome of Neonates with Congenital Heart Disease and Diaphragmatic Hernia Treated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
To examine outcomes of children with CDH with CHD supported with ECMO, Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry was queried from 1998 to May 2010.
Risk Factors in the Origin of Congenital Left-Ventricular Outflow-Tract Obstruction Defects of the Heart: A Population-Based Case-Control Study
The aim of our project was to study possible etiological factors in the origin of congenital heart defects (CHDs) because in the majority of patients the underlying causes are unclear.