Peripheral Tissue Oxygenation during Standard CPB and Miniaturized CPB (Direct Oxymetric Tissue Perfusion Monitoring Study)
The aim of this study was to compare the impact of standard cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with mini CPB on peripheral tissue perfusion.
Mechanical Left Ventricular Support Using a 50 cc 8 Fr Fibre-Optic Intra-Aortic Balloon Technology: A Case Rreport
This new 50 cc, 8 Fr IAB expands the patient group that can benefit
Aortic Valve Stenosis after Previous Coronary Bypass: Transcatheter Valve Implantation or Aortic Valve Replacement?
We report a prospective comparison between transcatheter valve implantation (TAVI, n = 13) and surgical aortic valve replacement
Preoperative Antithrombin Supplementation in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Purified antithrombin supplementation in cardiac surgery has been suggested for the treatment of heparin resistance and the prevention of thromboembolic complications.
Admission Rapid Thrombelastography Can Replace Conventional Coagulation Tests in the Emergency Department: Experience with 1974 Consecutive Trauma Patients
We hypothesized that r-TEGs more reliably predict blood component transfusion than CCTs.
Effect of the Adjunct of Carbon Dioxide during Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Cerebral Oxygenation
This paper points out how the use of an external source of CO2 effects on the absolute value of cerebral NIRS during cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass.
Impact of Pulsatile Perfusion on Clinical Outcomes of Neonates and Infants with Complex Pathologies undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
We conclude that the use of pulsatile flow is a better option and should be considered for repair of the complex congenital heart defects.
Pump Flow Changes Do Not Impair Sublingual Microcirculation during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Changes in the CPB pump flow rate within 20% (80%-100%) of its theoretic value do not alter the sublingual microcirculation.
Thoracic robotics at the Heart Hospital Baylor Plano: the first 20 cases
A da Vinci Robotic Surgical System was purchased for The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano in fall 2011 and a program for robotic-assisted thoracic surgery commenced at the facility.
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy-Detected Cerebral Ischemia Resolved by Cannulation of an Axillo-Femoral Graft during Surgical Repair of Type A Aortic Dissection
We report the case of a patient who experienced near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-detected transient regional cerebral desaturation during cardiopulmonary bypass for an operation to replace the aortic arch.
Variability in Surgeons’ Perioperative Practices May Influence the Incidence of Low-Output Failure after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
We sought to understand which pre- and intra-operative factors contribute to postoperative LOF and to what degree the surgeon may influence rates of LOF
Alternative Myocardial Protection Strategies are Necessary in Patients with Intramural Aortic Course of Anomalous Coronary Artery
We believe that antegrade cardioplegia via the aortic root caused increased pressure in the aorta