Putting the Record Straight on Aprotinin as Safe and Effective: Results from a Mixed Treatment Meta-Analysis of Trials of Aprotinin
This mixed treatment comparisons meta-analysis demonstrates no increased mortality risk with aprotinin versus other antifibrinolytic agents.
Reduction of Allogeneic Red Blood Cell Usage during Cardiac Surgery by an Integrated Intra- and Postoperative Blood Salvage Strategy: Results of a Randomized Comparison
A significant reduction in patient exposure to allogeneic RBCs was observed in the cardioPAT system arm
Suction Conditions for Minimizing the Production of Free Hemoglobin during Blood Salvage Using an Autotransfusion Apparatus
The air contact is the most important factor to reduce hemolysis using autologous cell salvage device.
Operating Room Efficiency Improvement after Implementation of a Postoperative Team Assessment
A standardized postoperative debrief tracking system is highly beneficial in identifying and reducing overall operative delays and improving operating room utilization.
Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Long-Term Risk of Heart Failure
AKI is associated with increased long-term risk of HF after CABG.
Simulation-Based Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Crisis Training for Thoracic Surgery Residents
We developed a simulation-based postcardiotomy ECMO training program that resulted in improved ECMO confidence in thoracic surgery residents.
Evaluation of Patient Safety Culture: A Survey of Clinicians in a Cardiovascular Operating Room
The aim of this study was to understand the perceived safety culture and attitudes of caregivers in a large cardiovascular operating room
Effect of Preoperative Renal Function on Long-Term Survival after Cardiac Surgery
The results of our study have shown that preoperative renal dysfunction is an independent predictor of long-term mortality in cardiac surgery patients.
Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support: Future Directions
The field of extracorporeal support is moving forward rapidly.
Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Refractory Cardiovascular Dysfunction during Severe Bacterial Septic Shock
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation might represent a valuable therapeutic option for adults in severe septic shock with refractory cardiac and hemodynamic failure.
The Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device: History, North American Experience, and Future Directions
This paper describes the early experience with the EXCOR Pediatric VAD
Using the Impella 5.0 with a Right Axillary Artery Approach as Bridge to Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Assistance
We performed a retrospective observational analysis of Impella utilization at our institution as bridge to long-term LVADs.