Myocardial Protection in Cardiac Surgery: A Historical Review from the Beginning to the Current Topics
This historical review summarized experimental and clinical studies
Off-Pump versus On-Pump Revascularization in Females: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
The aim of this study was to assess whether off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) improves outcomes when compared to on-pump coronary artery bypass (ONCAB) in the female population.
Double Arterial Perfusion Strategy for Extensive Thoracic Aortic Surgery to Avoid Lower Body Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
Extensive surgery of the thoracic aorta using a double arterial perfusion technique in order to avoid lower body hypothermic circulatory arrest is an attractive option
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Counterpulsation Improves Cerebral Perfusion in Patients with Decreased Left Ventricular Function
IABP improves cerebral blood flow, particularly in patients with pre-existing heart failure and highly impaired LVEF
Understanding Innovations in the Evolving Practice of Blood and Crystalloid Cardioplegia
We highlight areas of study that have demonstrated a new concept of myocardial protection
Custodiol: An Alternative Crystalloid Intracellular Cardioplegia (EP Video)
Dr. Donald Botta discusses his first hand experience with Custodial Cardioplegia in cardiac surgery (26:15 minutes).
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 (
Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency (EP Video)
Barry Fry discusses the role of Thrombate III in hereditary antithrombin deficiency (10:13 minutes).
Acute Rescue Support Devices (EP Video)
Wayne Calder discusses the recent advances with the Centrimag ventricular assist system (22:01 minutes).
The TEG Experience-Improving Blood Management & Patient Care in Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Kevin Fleming and Dr. Robert Thurer discuss the attributes of the TEG for improving blood management (32:16 minutes).
The TEG Experience-Improving Blood Management & Patient Care in Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Kevin Fleming and Dr. Robert Thurer discuss the attributes of the TEG for improving blood management (32:16 minutes).