Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is Superior to Right Ventricular Assist Device for Acute Right Ventricular Failure After Heart Transplantation
In view of these results, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation seems to be the better option as mechanical circulatory support for right ventricular failure in heart transplantation.
Does Clopidogrel Increase Blood Loss Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Clopidogrel within 4 days of coronary bypass surgery is associated with increased blood losses and reoperation for bleeding and, according to multivariable models, is an independent risk factor for increased transfusion requirements and prolonged ICU and hospital length of stay.
Treatment of Periapical Inflammatory Lesion With the Combination of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Tricalcium Phosphate: A Case Report
In this case report, use of platelet gel in conjunction with TCP in the treatment of periapical inflammatory lesion and the results of 12 months has been reported.
Allogenic Blood Transfusion Does Not Predispose to Infection After Cardiac Surgery
The administration of blood per se did not lead to increased postoperative infection. Clinicians should reconsider withholding blood transfusion in patients solely owing to concerns of predisposition to infection.
Improving Outcomes in Coronary Surgery: The Impact of Echo-Directed Aortic Cannulation and Perioperative Hemodynamic Management in 500 Patients
A standardized approach to CABG using echocardiographic guided aortic cannulation and perioperative hemodynamic management reduces perioperative stroke and death associated with on-pump coronary surgery.
Are There Enough Jobs in Cardiothoracic Surgery?
Although most finishing residents were satisfied with training and career choice, significant concerns exist regarding job opportunities and compensation.
EuroSCORE Predicts Intensive Care Unit Stay and Costs of Open Heart Surgery
In this single-institution study, the additive EuroSCORE algorithm could be used to predict ICU cost and also an ICU stay of more than 2 days after open heart surgery.
Total Arterial Off-Pump Coronary Surgery: Time to Change Our Habits?
Total arterial OPCAB has a safe outcome in terms of mortality and neurologic events and has a low linearized rate of cardiac-related events at follow-up, even for patients with a moderate- to high-risk profile.
Intraoperative and Intermediate-Term Angiographic Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with Symmetry Proximal Anastomotic Device
We do not recommend the routine use of this device in coronary artery bypass operations.
Intraoperative and Intermediate-Term Angiographic Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with Symmetry Proximal Anastomotic Device
We do not recommend the routine use of this device in coronary artery bypass operations.
Intraoperative and Intermediate-Term Angiographic Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with Symmetry Proximal Anastomotic Device
We do not recommend the routine use of this device in coronary artery bypass operations.
Left Ventricular Performance of Pulmonary Atresia With Intact Ventricular Septum After Right Heart Bypass Surgery
The contractility and ventricular efficiency of patients with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum are inferior to those of patients with tricuspid atresia after bidirectional Glenn procedure and total cavopulmonary connection.