Small Right Vertical Infra-Axillary Incision for Minimally Invasive Port-Access Cardiac Surgery: A Moving Window Method
Here, we report our experience with minimally invasive cardiac surgery using a port-access approach via a small vertical right infra-axillary incision and a moving window method.
The Proper Delivery Pressure for Cardioplegic Solution in Neonatal Cardiac Surgery – An Investigation of Biomechanical and Structural Properties of Neonatal and Adult Coronary Arteries
When cardioplegic solution is injected into coronary arteries with a pump in order to ensure myocardial protection, it is necessary to determine the correct delivery pressure to avoid damage of the heart.
The Effect of Vasopressin on the Hemodynamics in CABG Patients
This study was to investigate the effect of vasopressin on the hemodynamics in CABG patients.
Alternative Access Options for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with no Conventional Access and Chest Pathology
However, a significant number of patients are still not transcatheter aortic valve replacement candidates because of poor peripheral access and chest pathology.
Assessment of Modified Ultrafiltration Hemodynamic Impact by Pressure Recording Analytical Method During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
According to Pressure Recording Analytical Method assessment, modified ultrafiltration acutely improves myocardial function, as shown by a 10% increase of systemic arterial pressure, stroke volume index, and cardiac index.
Staged Palliation of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Trends in Mortality, Cost, and Length of Stay Using a National Database from 2000 Through 2009
This study sought to evaluate (1) trends in HLHS surgical outcomes including in-hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS), and cost, and (2) patient and hospital risk factors associated with these outcomes.
IABP before Cardiac Surgery: Clinical Benefit Compared to Intraoperative Implantation
the results of this study indicate a more liberal indication for IABP in high-risk patients before coronary bypass surgery.
Pharmacological Risk Factors for Delirium after Cardiac Surgery: A Review
These studies have shown that drugs taken perioperatively by cardiac surgery patients need to be considered in delirium risk management strategies.
From Macrohemodynamic to the Microcirculation
The aim of this paper is to gather the already known information, focus the reader's attention on the importance of microvascular physiopathology in critical illness, and prompt him to actively participate to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the issue.
Relationship between Red Cell Storage Duration and Outcomes in Adults Receiving Red Cell Transfusions: A Systematic Review
In this systematic review, we could find no definitive argument to support the superiority of fresh over older RBCs for transfusion.
Expression of Inflammation in Myocardial Tissue of Rabbits: Comparison of Two Miniaturized Heart-Lung Machines
The majority of cases involving the surgical treatment of congenital heart disease require implementation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Left Ventricular Venting through the Right Subclavian Artery Access during Peripheral Extracorporeal Life Support
We report here a simple technique for LV venting by a cannula inserted through right subclavian artery and positioned in the left ventricle.