Utilization of OnCloud to Track Progression of the Clinical Perfusion Student (EP Video)
Brian Forsberg discusses his experience with OnCloud to track the clinical progression of perfusion students (20:54 minutes).
Diagnosis & Treatment of Ventricular Assist Device: Pump Thrombosis (EP Video)
Dr. Christiano Caldeira discusses the diagnosis and treatment for patients with severe heart failure (39:44 minutes).
Advanced Blood Management in Total Joint Arthroplasty (EP Video)
Dr. Doug G. Nuelle discusses his approach to advanced blood management in total knee arthroplasty (43:55 minutes).
The Heart: A Living Morphodynamic Model of the Univerese (EP Video)
Dr. Michael Black discusses treatment strategies for adults with congenital heart disease and the helical nature of the universe (46:10 minutes).
The Role of the Perfusionist in Blood Conservation (EP Video)
John Rivera discusses the role of the perfusionist in blood conservation (42:46 minutes).
Bedside Tool for Predicting the Risk of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery: The POAF Score
Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains the most common complication after cardiac surgery. The present study aim was to derive an effective bedside tool to predict postoperative AF and its related complications.
Early-Invasive Strategies for the Management of Coronary Heart Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease: Is Acute Kidney Injury a Consideration?
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are less likely to receive early-invasive management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The purpose of this article is to review the risks and outcomes of early-invasive versus conservative strategies, and to consider how contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) should factor in treatment decisions for people with CKD.
High Dose of N-Acetylcystein Prevents Acute Kidney Injury in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Myocardial Revascularization
The renoprotective effect of N-acetylcystein in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery is controversial.
Pediatric Heart Transplantation (EP Video)
Kathy Spitzer provides a general overview of pediatric heart transplantation (29:54).
Impact of Continuous Deterioration of Kidney Function 6 to 8 Months After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome
Preprocedural chronic kidney disease and contrast-induced acute kidney injury are predictors of in-hospital death and long-term mortality. However, neither the time course of kidney function after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) nor the relation between the time course of kidney function and prognosis has been adequately studied.
Combined Use of Adipose Derived Stem Cells & Platelet Rich Plasma: Expanding Indications (EP Video)
Dr. Randy Miller amazes the audience with his innovative use for adipose and PRP in plastic surgery (50:00 minutes).
Pediatric Heart Transplantation (EP Video)
Kathy Spitzer provides a general overview of pediatric heart transplantation (29:54).