Short-Term Independent Mortality Risk Factors in Patients with Cirrhosis Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
We conclude that central venous pressure could be a valuable predictor of short-term outcome in patients with cirrhosis undergoing cardiac surgery. The model for end-stage liver disease score is the best predictor of cirrhotic patients who are at high risk for cardiac surgery.
Left Atrial Inflow and Outflow Obstruction as a Complication of Retrograde Approach for Chronic Total Occlusion: Report of a Case and Literature Review of Left Atrial Hematoma After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Retrograde recanalization of a chronic coronary total occlusion (CTO) has become an increasingly utilized method to increase success from percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
A Review of Emergency Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Severe Poisoning by Cardiotoxic Drugs
This article will review current ECPB techniques and explore its growing role in the treatment of severely hemodynamically compromised poisoned patients.
Gender Differences and Role of Pregnancy in the History of Post-Surgical Women Affected by Tetralogy of Fallot
The aim of this study was to describe gender differences in patients operated on for TOF and to define the impact of pregnancy in late post-surgical follow-up in women.
The Effect of Aortic Valve Replacement on Quality of Life in Symptomatic Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis
Although symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis have a high disease burden and guidelines recommend aortic valve replacement, many are treated conservatively. This study describes to what extent quality of life is changed by aortic valve replacement relative to conservative treatment.
Blood Transfusion and the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Blood transfusion is associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
Acute Kidney Injury after Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
Incidence of AKI based on RIFLE criteria in patients undergoing congenital heart disease surgery is higher than previously reported.
Postoperative Costs Associated With Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery With Extracorporeal Circulation: Role of Antithrombin Levels
To study the impact on postoperative costs of a patient's antithrombin levels associated with outcomes after cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation.
Simplified Technique of Total Aortic Arch Replacement with Minimal Circulatory and Myocardial Ischemia
This manuscript describes the initial experience of 15 patients undergoing aortic arch replacement using a modification of the trifurcate arch technique described by Spielvogel and coworkers.
Refusal of Transfusions for Cardiac Surgery Was Not Associated with Shorter Long-Term Survival
In patients having cardiac surgery, prospectively refusing blood transfusions was associated with shorter hospital stays and improved short-term but not long-term survival compared with having transfusions.
Bivalirudin Versus Heparin as an Anticoagulant During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Case-Control Study
The aim of this study was to compare bivalirudin-based anticoagulation with heparin-based protocols in a population of patients treated with venovenous or venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Use of Axillary Cannulation for Simultaneous Endo-Occlusion and Antegrade Perfusion during Minimally Invasive Surgery
The right axillary artery is a suitable conduit for simultaneous endo-occlusion, antegrade flow, and antegrade cardioplegia delivery during mitral valve surgery.