The Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
We describe a patient with SCD and life-threatening cardiogenic shock who was successfully treated with VA ECMO.
Reducing Time on for Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Adults with H1N1 Pneumonia with the use of the Volume Diffusive Respirator
These data suggest that the VDR enhanced pulmonary recovery from severe H1N1 pneumonia in adults.
Transition From ECMO to Left Ventricular Support Via Trans-Septal Cannula Using a Single CentriMag Device
Transition from veno-arterial ECMO to isolated left-sided support allowed for risk assessment for LVAD implantation and extubation,
Transplantation of Myoblast Sheets that Secrete the Novel Peptide SVVYGLR Improves Cardiac Function in Failing Hearts
Transplantation of myoblast sheets is a promising therapy for enhancing cardiac function after heart failure.
Are Any Biocompatible Coatings Capable of Attenuating the Deleterious Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
While not harmful, BCC are ineffective in preserving TEG coagulation parameters post CPB.
Chronic Kidney Disease is Associated with increased Platelet Activation and Poor Response to Antiplatelet Therapy
Patients with CKD exhibit increased platelet activation, and an attenuated response to dual antiplatelet therapy compared with patients without renal insufficiency.
The Long Pentraxin PTX3: A Candidate Anti-Inflammatory Mediator in Cardiac Surgery
Recent findings, highlighting the as yet rather obscure role of pentraxin 3 (PTX3) in these processes, are discussed in this review article.
Chronic Heart Failure Is Associated With Transforming Growth Factor Beta-Dependent Yield and Functional Decline in Atrial Explant-Derived c-Kit+ Cells
Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the effect of CHF on the number and phenotype of cardiac explant c-Kit+ progenitors and elucidate mechanisms of their regulation.
Hydrogen Ion Concentration and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery with and without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study aimed to explore the role of CPB in the development of acidosis by comparing changes in hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) and electrolytes in patients undergoing on- and off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Current Devices for Pediatric Extracorporeal Life Support and Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems in the United States
The aim of this review manuscript was to discuss briefly the current devices for pediatric ECLS and MCS available in US.
Priming Blood Transfusion Tubing: A Critical Review of the Blood Transfusion Process
a critical review of the blood transfusion process
First Serial in vivo Results of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Children with a New Diagonal Pump
The use of the Deltastream® DP3 seems to be safe and effective for MCS in children and may show a low degree of haemolysis.