Comparison of Four Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Devices Shows That They are only Suitable for Monitoring Cerebral Oxygenation Trends in Preterm Infants
the industry cannot agree on uniform and reproducible standards.
Thirty-Year Patency of a Coronary Sequential Venous Bypass Graft
This case report demonstrated the potential extreme long-term patency of a sequential saphenous vein graft
National Trends in the Utilization of Short-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support: Incidence, Outcomes, and Cost Analysis
The purpose of this study was to characterize the demographics, treatment practices, survival rates, and cost of short-term MCS
Thromboelastography is a Suboptimal Test for Determination of the Underlying Cause of Bleeding Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass and May Not Predict a Hypercoagulable State
TEG had limited utility in identifying the underlying cause of bleeding
Thoratec CentriMag for Temporary Treatment of Refractory Cardiogenic Shock or Severe Cardiopulmonary Insufficiency: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
The aim of the study was to systematically evaluate effect of CentriMag heart pump
The Challenge of Achieving 1% Operative Mortality for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Multi-Institution Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Analysis
Cardiothoracic surgical leadership recently challenged the surgical community to achieve an operative mortality rate of 1.0% for the performance of isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The purpose of our study was to identify a patient population in which this operative mortality goal is achievable relative to the estimated operative risk.
Surgeon and Center Volume Influence on Outcomes After Arterial Switch Operation: Analysis of the STS Congenital Heart Surgery Database
Multivariable logistic regression with adjustment for patient factors and ventricular septal defect closure was used to evaluate relationships between annual center and surgeon volume and a composite end point (in-hospital mortality or major complications).
Cardiac Catheter Procedures During Extracorporeal Life Support: A Risk-Benefit Analysis
Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a valuable tool for situations in which cardiac disease acutely threatens the life of a child. Residual anatomic lesions have a strong negative influence on survival when ECLS is used after cardiac operations.
Geographic Variability in Potentially Discretionary Red Blood Cell Transfusions After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
A number of established regional quality improvement collaboratives have partnered to assess and improve care across their regions under the umbrella of the Cardiac Surgery Quality Improvement (IMPROVE) Network. The first effort of the IMPROVE Network has been to assess regional differences in potentially discretionary transfusions (<3 units red blood cells [RBCs]).
Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Laser Therapy in Lateral Epicondylitis of Elbow
A prospective observational study was done to assess the efficacy of autologous PRP injection in lateral epicondylitis of elbow, and compare the result with low level laser therapy.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for the Treatment of Hamstring Injuries: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A single autologous PRP injection combined with a rehabilitation program was significantly more effective in treating hamstring injuries than a rehabilitation program alone.
Prediction of Costs and Length of Stay in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Although more than 200,000 bypass operations are performed in the United States annually, few data exist on the predictors of costs and resource use for this procedure. Questions related to clinical outcomes, costs, and resource use in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) were addressed.