Mechanical Assist of the Left Ventricle: Managing IABP & Other Assist Devices (EP Video)
Kacey Dee discusses management of the failing left ventricle with IABP therapy and other devices (15:38 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.
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.
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.
Pediatric Heart Transplantation (EP Video)
Kathy Spitzer provides a general overview of pediatric heart transplantation (29:54).
Red Cell Transfusion Management for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
In this study we evaluate the effects of red cell transfusion on mortality and morbidity on patients with congenital heart disease at the time of cardiac surgery.
Five-Year Experience with Mini-Volume Priming in Infants ≤5 kg: Safety of Significantly Smaller Transfusion Volumes
This retrospective study was designed to compare safety and transfusion volumes between the mini-volume priming (MP) and conventional priming (CP) methods.
Management of Perioperative Heart Failure
This review aims to provide conceptual framework by selectively presenting recent knowledge and advances in acute heart failure therapies including drugs (inotropes, diuretics) and devices (mechanical assistance, biventricular pacing, ultrafiltration).
A Combined Ultrafiltration Strategy During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study with Clinical Outcomes
The combined use of ultrafiltration of prime solution, zero-balance ultrafiltration, and MUF strategy is associated with a modest improvement in pulmonary function compared with the combination of conventional and MUF strategies in the early postoperative period, but the principal clinical outcomes are similar.
Tips, Tricks & Pearls for Perfusion Management of Acute Aortic Dissection (EP Video)
Dr. Jefrey Travis discusses his best tips and tricks for managing patients with Acute Aortic Dissections (33:30 minutes).
3D Printed Tissues Engineered Heart Valves (EP Video)
Dr. Sanjay Samy discusses the future of 3D printing technology and its application in heart valve surgery (