Tezosentan and Right Ventricular Failure in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: The TACTICS Trial
A reduction in RV failure with tezosentan was not observed in this study.
Update on the AmSECT Mechanical Circulatory Support Committee (EP Video)
Mark Lucas provides an update on the ongoing work of the mechanical circulatory support committee (18:51 minutes).
Standards and Guidelines: Blueprint for a Safe and Effective Perfusion Service (EP Video)
Bob Groom discusses standards and guidelines as the blueprint for a safe and effective perfusion program (12:34 minutes).
Role of Cytokines in Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Ventricular Dysfunction in a Porcine Model (EP Video)
Craig Vocelka discusses the role of cytokines during CPB-induced LV dysfunction in the porcine model (18:16 minutes).
AmSECT University: A Resource for Clinicians and Leaders (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the progress and future of AmSECT University (16:26).
Effect of Intra-operative Nadir Hematocrit During Cardiac Surgery: The Michigan Experience (EP Video)
Donald Likosky discusses the effect of Nadir hematocrit during cardiac surgery from the Michigan database (9:53 minutes).
Managing Inherited Thrombophilic Defects on Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Guide for Perfusionists (EP Video)
Marie Stevens discusses how to manage thrombophilic defects during cardiopulmonary bypass (13:17 minutes).
Attempts to Maintain A MAP Greater than 50 mmHg using Neosynephrine during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Morbidly Obese Patient with History Of Taking Ace Inhibitors (EP Video)
Michelle Palmer presents a case report on a patent with serious MAP concerns during CPB (7:39 minutes).
The Influence of Hyperthermic Perfusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery: Multicentre Analysis Using the Perfusion Downunder Collaborative (EP Video)
Robert Baker discusses the influence of hyperthermic perfusion on acute kidney injury during CPB (7:27 minutes).
The Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Renal Function (EP Video)
Alberto Rostro discusses the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass on patient renal function (10:04 minutes).
Safety Testing of Left Ventricular Vent Valves (EP Video)
Caroline Gavin discusses the methods of safety testing one-way valves in the vent line (9:36 minutes).
Perfusion Without Borders Scholarship Mission Trip (EP Video)
Samuel Pierre discusses his recent mission trip supported by Perfusion Without Borders (22:32 minutes).