Myocardial Revascularisation in Renal Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Compared to percutaneous intervention, coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with higher early/30-day mortality in patients with renal dysfunction or end-stage renal disease.
Microplegia during Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting was Associated with Less Low Cardiac Output Syndrome: A Propensity-Matched Comparison
Compared with 8:1 blood cardioplegia, microplegia during isolated CABG surgery was associated with a lower incidence of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome.
The Proper Delivery Pressure for Cardioplegic Solution in Neonatal Cardiac Surgery – An Investigation of Biomechanical and Structural Properties of Neonatal and Adult Coronary Arteries
When cardioplegic solution is injected into coronary arteries with a pump in order to ensure myocardial protection, it is necessary to determine the correct delivery pressure to avoid damage of the heart.
Alternative Access Options for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with no Conventional Access and Chest Pathology
However, a significant number of patients are still not transcatheter aortic valve replacement candidates because of poor peripheral access and chest pathology.
Decreased Incidence of Low Output Syndrome with a Switch from Tepid to Cold Continuous Minimally Diluted Blood Cardioplegia in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Cold cardioplegia may provide better protection than tepid cardioplegia when minicardioplegia is used.
From Macrohemodynamic to the Microcirculation
The aim of this paper is to gather the already known information, focus the reader's attention on the importance of microvascular physiopathology in critical illness, and prompt him to actively participate to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the issue.
Staged Palliation of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Trends in Mortality, Cost, and Length of Stay Using a National Database from 2000 Through 2009
This study sought to evaluate (1) trends in HLHS surgical outcomes including in-hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS), and cost, and (2) patient and hospital risk factors associated with these outcomes.
The Effect of Vasopressin on the Hemodynamics in CABG Patients
This study was to investigate the effect of vasopressin on the hemodynamics in CABG patients.
Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Blood Transfusions in Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
The goal of this study was to compare operative mortality in propensity-matched cardiac surgery patients based on stratification of the preoperative HCT levels.
Left Ventricular Venting through the Right Subclavian Artery Access during Peripheral Extracorporeal Life Support
We report here a simple technique for LV venting by a cannula inserted through right subclavian artery and positioned in the left ventricle.
Relationship between Red Cell Storage Duration and Outcomes in Adults Receiving Red Cell Transfusions: A Systematic Review
In this systematic review, we could find no definitive argument to support the superiority of fresh over older RBCs for transfusion.
Expression of Inflammation in Myocardial Tissue of Rabbits: Comparison of Two Miniaturized Heart-Lung Machines
The majority of cases involving the surgical treatment of congenital heart disease require implementation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).