Does Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization Reduce Mortality in Re-Operative Coronary Artery Surgery? A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Off-pump techniques may reduce early mortality in selected patients undergoing re-operative CABG; however, this does not persist into mid-term follow-up.
The Thoratec® CentriMag® for Pediatric Right Ventricular Failure
We describe the successful use of the Thoratec® CentriMag® in a pediatric patient posttransplantation with acute right ventricular failure.
A Novel Method for Percutaneous Insertion of a Right Ventricular Assist Device
We present our initial experience with a percutaneously inserted right ventricular assist device (RVAD) in an elderly patient with severe right heart failure.
Improved Environmental Impact with Diversion of Perfusion Bypass Circuit to Municipal Solid Waste
The project goal was to reduce waste disposal volume, costs and minimize the negative impact that regulated waste treatment and disposal has on the environment.
Has the New USP Assay for Heparin Affected Dosage for Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
A retrospective study was conducted to determine the heparin dose administered and the corresponding effect on patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass.
The Effects of Pressure on Gases in Solution: Possible Insights to Improve Microbubble Filtration for Extracorporeal Circulation
Improvements in micropore arterial line filter designs used for extracorporeal circulation are still needed because microbubbles larger than the rated pore sizes are being detected beyond the filter outlet.
Microbubble Transmission during Cardiotomy Infusion of a Hardshell Venous Reservoir with Integrated Cardiotomy versus a Softshell Venous Reservoir with Separated Cardiotomy: An In Vitro Comparison
The purpose of this study was to compare the Medtronic IC-HSVR (Affinity NT CVR) with Medtronic’s SC-SSVR (CB 1351, CBMVR 1600) in terms of relative microbubble transmission during cardiotomy infusion.
Brachial Arterial Temperature as an Indicator of Core Temperature: Proof of Concept and Potential Applications
There is potential for heat loss and hypothermia during anesthesia and also for hyperthermia if heat conservation and active warming measures are not accurately titrated.
Brain Protection during Cardiac Surgery: Circa 2012
Brain injury during cardiac surgery can cause a potentially disabling syndrome consisting mainly of cognitive dysfunction but can manifest itself as symptoms and signs indistinguishable from frank stroke.
Vacuum Assist: Angel or Demon CON
Vacuum-assisted venous drainage (VAVD) to enhance venous return during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was described as early as 1958 but was not widely used until the late 1990s.
Cryoprecipitate and Platelet Administration during Modified Ultrafiltration in Children Less than 10 kg Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
We performed a retrospective study of a novel technique of administering blood products during modified ultrafiltration (MUF) in congenital cardiac surgery.
Custodiol® HTK Cardioplegia Use in Robotic Mitral Valve
This article reviews the technique, strategy, and considerations for use of Custodiol® HTK for myocardial protection in robotic mitral valve surgery.