Antegrade and Retrograde Arterial Perfusion Strategy in Minimally Invasive Mitral-Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score Analysis on 1280 Patients
The aim of the present study was therefore to evaluate the impact on early outcome of retrograde arterial perfusion (RAP) strategy vs antegrade arterial perfusion strategy in a consecutive large cohort of patients who underwent minimally invasive mitral-valve surgery through a right minithoracotomy.
Cardiac Surgery in Patients with a Porcelain Aorta in the Era of Transcatheter Valve Implantation
The aim of the study was to evaluate operative and long-term results in patients with a porcelain aorta who underwent conventional cardiac surgery using current surgical and perfusion techniques.
Gaseous Micro-Emboli Activity during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Adults: Pulsatile Flow versus Nonpulsatile Flow
We aimed to determine whether pulsatile CPB augments production and delivery of GME and evaluate the role of different events in GME activity during either type of perfusion.
Cardioplegia Delivery by Transcutaneous Pigtail Catheter in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Operations
For cardioplegia delivery and removing air from the aorta in minimally invasive mitral valve operations, we would like to propose a cost-effective pigtail method.
Development of a Rabbit Animal Model for Miniaturized Heart-Lung Machines
For the purpose of testing the MiniHLM, we developed a new rabbit animal model.
Interventions for Preventing Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery
We conducted an update to a 2004 Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to gain a better understanding of the effectiveness of these interventions.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Double Venous Drainage
We report on a successful configuration strategy of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO) in two consecutive cases of acute lung injury.
Results of Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Spinal Cord Protection during Surgical Repair of Complex Aortic Coarctation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical treatment of complex aortic coarctation using partial cardiopulmonary bypass to increase the spinal cord protection.
Impact of Monitoring Cerebral Oxygen Saturation on the Outcome of Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery
We studied the usefulness of regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO 2 ) monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass
Use of Extracorporeal Life Support for Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The entire procedure was performed on a beating heart using a stabilizer during ECLS.
Minimally Invasive Approach Provides at Least Equivalent Results for Surgical Correction of Mitral Regurgitation: A Propensity-Matched Comparison
In appropriate patients with isolated mitral valve disease of any cause, a right minithoracotomy approach may be used without compromising clinical outcome.
The Need for Thoracic Surgery in Adult Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A 16-year Experience
Patients undergoing thoracotomy were identified and outcomes were statistically analysed.