Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Moderate Risk Patients: Implications for Determination of Equipoise in the Transcatheter Era
To determine the contemporary outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in a moderate surgical risk population.
Influence of Variations in Systemic Blood Flow and Pressure on Cerebral and Systemic Oxygen Saturation in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Patients
Moreover, phenylephrine administration was associated with a reduced cerebral and systemic oxygen saturation.
The Haematocrit–An Important Factor causing Impaired Haemostasis in Patients with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Patients with CCHD and elevated haematocrit are hypocoagulable.
Isolated High Lactate or Low Central Venous Oxygen Saturation After Cardiac Surgery and Association with Outcome
To determine if isolated abnormally low central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) or elevated lactate levels on admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) are associated with increased morbidity and length of stay (LOS) after cardiac surgery.
Effect of Haematocrit on Fibrin-Based Clot Firmness in the FIBTEM Test
We investigated the relationships between FIBTEM maximum clot firmness (MCF), whole blood fibrinogen concentration and plasma fibrinogen concentration
Safety Profile and Outcome of Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia in Patients following Cardiac Arrest: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
These results suggest that while it may result in some adverse events, MTH is generally safe in patients following cardiac arrest
Anticoagulation for Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support
This review details all current monitoring methods and highlights how they can be used during pediatric mechanical circulatory support.
Retransfusion of Cardiotomy Suction Blood Impairs Haemostasis: Ex vivo and in vivo Studies
The ex vivo results suggest that addition of unwashed cardiotomy suction blood in clinically relevant volumes impairs systemic haemostasis.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Can Provide Cardiopulmonary Support during Bronchoscopic Clearance of Airways after Sand Aspiration
In this case report of sand aspiration with acute pulmonary failure, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for respiratory support allowed more effective removal of sand particles by rigid bronchoscopy and lavage with less patient compromise.
Which Is Better: A Miniaturized Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Patients With Cardiogenic Shock
The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes associated with the use of Impella and TandemHeart short-term support devices with venoarterialextracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for postinfarction- or decompensated cardiomyopathy-related cardiogenic shock.
Rewarming for Accidental Hypothermia in an Urban Medical Center using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We report a case of severe hypothermia complicated by prolonged cardiac arrest successfully resuscitated using ECMO.
Major Bleeding, Transfusions, and Anemia: The Deadly Triad of Cardiac Surgery
Major bleeding is per se a risk factor for operative mortality.