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.
Central Closed Chest Implantation of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation to Prevent Limb Ischemia
We present an alternative implantation technique to prevent life-threatening vascular complications.
Successful Ablation of Incessant AV Reentrant Tachycardia in a Patient on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We present the first described case of an accessory pathway ablation, requiring a transseptal puncture, performed on ECMO for tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy in the context of cardiogenic shock.
Management of Hemorrhage in Cardiothoracic Surgery
This article reviews the current literature dealing with the management of hemorrhage in cardiothoracic surgery based on POC diagnostics and with specific coagulation factor concentrates and its impact on transfusion requirements and patients' outcomes.
Extracorporeal Life Support for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndromes
With a growing trend of extracorporeal support for critically ill patients, we provide a historical review of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) including its failures and successes as well as discussing extracorporeal devices now available or nearly accessible while examining current clinical indications and trends of ECMO in respiratory failure.
Early Renal Replacement Therapy During Pediatric Cardiac Extracorporeal Support Increases Mortality
A retrospective analysis of our institutional ECMO database from 2002 to 2011 was performed.
Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with a Bicaval Dual-Lumen Catheter in a SynCardia Total Artificial Heart Patient
We report the case of a 55 years old caucasian male patient with cardiogenic shock due to an extended myocardial infarction who underwent SynCardia Total Artificial Heart implantation and veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with a bicaval dual-lumen cannula for the treatment of adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Current Cardioplegia Practice in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A North American Multiinstitutional Survey
This survey focused on cardioplegia formulations, dosage and administration, and perfusion strategies for four age groups: neonates, infants, children, and adolescents.
Percutaneous Right Ventricle Outflow Tract Stenting in a Patient with Trisomy 18 Associated with Double Outlet Right Ventricle
We present a case with trisomy 18 and double outlet right ventricle, pulmonary stenosis, and ventricular septal defect.
New Technologies for Surgery of the Congenital Cardiac Defect
The main new technologies in congenital cardiac surgery aim at, on the one hand, avoiding such reoperations and, on the other hand, improving long-term outcomes of devices used to repair or replace diseased structural malformations.
Utility of a Clinical Practice Guideline in Treatment of Chylothorax in the Postoperative Congenital Heart Patient
After institution of a clinical practice guideline for management of postoperative chylothorax at a single center, pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care unit (ICU) in June 2010, we retrospectively analyzed 2 cohorts of patients: those with chylothorax from January 2008 to May 2010 (early cohort; n = 118) and from June 2010 to August 2011 (late cohort; n = 45).
Cardiac Computed Tomography and Computed Tomography Angiography in the Evaluation of Patients Prior to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
The purpose of this review is to provide an up-to-date review of recently published data, with a particular focus on annular sizing and transcatheter heart valve selection to help reduce paravalvular regurgitation.