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.
How Can We Best Predict Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery?: A Prospective Observational Study
The risk of acute kidney injury can be accurately predicted using preoperative variables
Electronic Bed Weighing vs Daily Fluid Balance Changes after Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to establish the validity and reliability of measuring weight in critically ill patients with electronic weighing beds.
The Adult with a Fontan: A Panacea without a Cure?
This review highlights the concept behind the staged surgical palliations,
TEG and ROTEM: Technology and Clinical Applications
Increasingly ROTEM and TEG analysis is being incorporated in vertical algorithms to diagnose and treat bleeding in high-risk populations
Efficacy of Normal Saline in the Maintenance of the Arterial Lines in Comparison to Heparin Flush: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) as a flush solution on patency of arterial lines in comparison to heparin flush
Heparinized Blood Better Preserves Cellular Energy Charge and Vascular Functions of Intraoperatively Stored Saphenous Vein Grafts in Comparison to Isotonic Sodium-Chloride-Solution
Heparinized blood better preserves vascular contractile and endothelial functions of the saphenous vein graft.
Collapsed Cardioplegia Line (EP Video)
Jessica Lance presents a case report where a collapsed cardioplegia line became a major issue (16:11 minutes).
The 876 Hour ECMO Battle (EP Video)
Dee Ann Griffin presents a case report on a patient on ECMO for an 876 hour period (18:14 minutes).