Variability in Anticoagulation Management of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An International Survey
The objective of this study was to determine current practices of anticoagulation in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Antithrombin III Administration in Neonates with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia During the First Three Days of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We evaluated the effect of Antithrombin III (ATIII) on blood product requirement in neonates receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Prevalence of Preoperative Anaemia in Patients having First-Time Cardiac Surgery and its Impact on Clinical Outcome. A Retrospective Observational Study.
The prevalence of anaemia is increasing globally.
The Impact of Anaemia and Intravenous Iron Replacement Therapy on Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery
On the basis of currently available evidence, the effect of perioperative administration of IV iron to cardiac surgery patients, alone or in combination with erythropoietin, remains unproven.
When Should You Restart Anticoagulation in Patients Who Suffer an Intracranial Bleed Who Also Have a Prosthetic Valve
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to the structured protocol. The question addressed was about the best time to restart anticoagulation in patients with intracranial bleed with a prosthetic valve in situ.
Adult ECMO and TEG (EP Video)
Dr. Greg Schears from the Mayo Clinical discusses ECMO and TEG (47:29 minutes).
Adult ECMO and TEG (EP Video)
Dr. Greg Schears from the Mayo Clinical discusses ECMO and TEG (47:29 minutes).
Dual Versus Single Anti-platelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Although dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with clopidogrel and aspirin is a widely accepted strategy in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), this approach is not evidence based. We therefore sought to systematically review the currentevidence for this practice in terms of 30-day outcome looking at stroke, MI, bleeding, and death.
Agglutinins and Cardiac Surgery: A Web Based Survey of Cardiac Anaesthetic Practice; Questions Raised and Possible Solutions
Cardiac surgery involves cardiopulmonary bypass during which the core temperature is generally lowered to hypothermic levels.Because of the absence of hospital policies and of clear UK guidelines that explain how to manage such cases, we decided to conduct a web-based survey regarding standard anaesthesia practice in patients with both cold and warm autoantibodies presenting for cardiac surgery.
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
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.