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
Acute Hemodynamic, Respiratory and Metabolic Alterations after Blood Contact with a Volume Priming and Extracorporeal Life Support Circuit: An Experimental Study
We investigated the hemodynamic, respiratory and metabolic impact of blood contact with a priming volume and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit, before the initiation of oxygenation and ventilation.
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.