Evolution of Operative Techniques and Perfusion Strategies for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
Perfusion strategies and operative techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair have evolved over time.
Double Venous Drainage Through the Superior Vena Cava in Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement: A Retrospective Study
Our study confirmed that even though technically challenging, upper mini-sternotomy and right mini-thoracotomy approaches for aortic valve replacement have potential advantages over conventional median sternotomy.
The RECOVER I: A Multicenter Prospective Study of Impella 5.0/LD for Postcardiotomy Circulatory Support
The use of the Impella 5.0/left direct device is safe and feasible in patients presenting with postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock.
Arterial Switch Operation in the First Hours of Life Using Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood
In this study, we analyzed our clinical experience performing the arterial switch operation in the first hours of life using autologous umbilical cord blood transfusion (AUCBT).
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in a Patient with Cold Agglutinins
We present here a case of paediatric cardiac surgery to repair atrial septal defect with pulmonary stenosis in an 11-month old infant with a family history of CAs.
Emergency Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass in Cardiac Arrest: Seventeen Years of Experience
Emergency cardiopulmonary bypass (E-CPB) is an advanced and rarely used procedure for patients in cardiac arrest that do not regain restoration of spontaneous circulation with standard resuscitation methods.
Use of Methylene Blue in the Treatment of Refractory Vasodilatory Shock After Cardiac Assist Device Implantation: Report of Four Consecutive Cases
Vasodilatory shock frequently occurs after cardiac surgery, particularly after cardiac assist device implantation.
Safety of Cardiac Surgery for Patients with Cirrhosis and Child-Pugh Scores Less Than 8
Advanced liver disease is a significant risk factor for perioperative complications after cardiac surgery.
Comparative Effects of Angiotensin Receptor Blockade and ACE Inhibition on the Fibrinolytic and Inflammatory Responses to Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition and angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockade (ARB) on fibrinolysis and inflammation after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are uncertain.
Anesthetic Experience in Patient for Single Lung Transplantation with Previous Contralateral Pneumonectomy: A Case Report
A 48-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis and a previous left pneumonectomy had surgery planned for single lung transplantation under general anesthesia.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Operation: Adapting Cardioprotective Strategies
While many of the protective strategies used for traditional procedures may be applied to minimally invasive cardiac operations, the safe applications of minimally invasive operations require unique techniques of myocardial protection.
Blood Cardioplegia Serves as a Bicarbonate Donor to the Myocardium During Ischemia: Effects of Anoxia and Hypercapnia on Acid-Base Characteristics of Blood Cardioplegic Solution
Under anoxia and CO(2) retention during aortic cross-clamping, the BCP solution can be a bicarbonate donor to the myocardium.