IABP Trouble Shooting: High Risk Patients (EP Video)
Jenny McCarthy discusses the process of IABP troubleshooting for high risk patients (30:15 minutes).
Impact Of Major Non-Cardiac Complications On Outcome Following Cardiac Surgery Procedures: Logistic Regression Analysis In A Very Recent Patient Cohort
In this study, we sought to analyse the incidence of major non-cardiac complications and their impact on survival following cardiac surgery procedures in a contemporary patient cohort.
Blood Concentrations of Cefuroxime in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
The aim of this study is to evaluate the blood concentrations of cefuroxime during and after CABG surgery
Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Is It Time for the Robot?
Curr Opin Cardiol. 2013 Nov;28(6):639-45.
Age Cutoff for the Loss of Survival Benefit from use of Radial Artery in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The use of the radial artery graft as a second conduit improves all-cause mortality in patients undergoing primary isolated CABG up to the age of 70 years.
Feasibility and Safety of Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Major Aortic Surgery
Our experience suggests that miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass is safe and feasible for use in major aortic cardiac surgery.
Human Albumin in Extracorporeal Prime: Effect on Platelet Function and Bleeding
Human albumin can passivate the synthetic surfaces of the extracorporeal circuit,
Incidence of Cerebrovascular Accidents in Patients undergoing Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Our objective was to evaluate the incidence of cerebrovascular accidents in patients undergoing minimally invasive valve surgery.
Is Dilutional Coagulopathy Induced by Different Colloids Reversible by Replacement of Fibrinogen and Factor XIII Concentrates?
Coagulation and platelet function are impaired by all 3 colloids.
Safety and Effects of Two Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategies in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
For patients with a non-cyanotic congenital heart defect undergoing elective cardiac surgery, a restrictive RBC transfusion policy (threshold of Hb 8.0 g/dl) during the entire perioperative period is safe, leads to a shorter hospital stay and is less expensive.
Red Blood Cell Transfusion: What is the Evidence When to Transfuse?
A restrictive transfusion strategy of administering red blood cell transfusion in patients with hemoglobin concentration of 7-8 g/dl in most patients is supported by randomized clinical trials.
Platelet Activity Measured by a Rapid Turnaround Assay Identifies Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients at Increased Risk for Bleeding and Transfusion Complications after Clopidogrel Administration
Among clopidogrel-treated CABG patients, preoperative platelet function testing can identify those at increased risk for postoperative bleeding and transfusion.