Plaques in Aortic Arch Predict Ischemic Brain Injury After Cardiac Surgery
Mild to moderate atheromatous disease in the ascending aorta is associated with an increased risk of ischemic brain infarcts after cardiac surgery, according to a report published in the September issue of Stroke.
The Ohio State University Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) Posts the First Online Streaming Audio/Video for Category I CEU’s
The Ohio State University Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) posts the first on-line streaming audio/video ABCP-accredited self-directed Category I CEUs for certified clinical perfusionists.
Myocardial and Pulmonary Effects of Aqueous Oxygen With Acute Hypoxia
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this paper was to evaluate myocardial and pulmonary effects of aqueous oxygen (AO) delivered directly into the pulmonary […]
Myocardial Protection With Postconditioning is Not Enhanced by Ischemic Preconditioning
BACKGROUND: Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) has been used in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB) to reduce potential injury secondary to ligation of […]
Maintenance of Normoglycemia Guring Cardiac Surgery
Carvalho G, Moore A, Qizilbash B, Lachapelle K, Schricker T. Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Royal Victoria Hospital, Room S5.05, 687 Pine […]
Ventricularization of the Atrialized Chamber: A Concept of Ebstein’s Anomaly Repair
BACKGROUND: We report results of a technique of Ebstein’s anomaly repair by creating a predominantly monocuspid valve with simultaneous ventricularization of the […]
Cerebral Oxygenation and Temperatures
Changes in cerebral oxygenation during cold (28 degrees C) and warm (34 degrees C) cardiopulmonary bypass using different blood gas strategies (alpha-stat and pH-stat) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Ventricularization of the Atrialized Chamber: A Concept of Ebstein’s Anomaly Repair
BACKGROUND: We report results of a technique of Ebstein’s anomaly repair by creating a predominantly monocuspid valve with simultaneous ventricularization of the […]
Ventricularization of the Atrialized Chamber: A Concept of Ebstein’s Anomaly Repair
BACKGROUND: We report results of a technique of Ebstein’s anomaly repair by creating a predominantly monocuspid valve with simultaneous ventricularization of the […]
Total Occlusion of Both Internal Carotid Arteries in a Patient Undergoing CPB
Introduction Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is a concomitant disorder commonly found among cardiac surgery patients, and appears to be on the rise. For […]
A Model for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Redesign
Introduction: A portion of patients undergoing cardiac surgery may develop focal and/or subtle brain injuries secondary to cardiac surgery. There is evidence […]