Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest using Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion is Safe for Elective Aortic Arch Surgery
We hypothesized that hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) can be performed with a low operative risk and does not add to the morbidity in elective procedures
Spontaneous Ear Hemorrhage during Cardiac Surgery
A 79-year-old patient who underwent mitral valve replacement experienced prolonged elevated central venous pressure associated with poor venous return during a cardiopulmonary bypass. After the procedure, the patient was noted to have spontaneous bleeding from the left ear.
A Simple, Standard Method to Characterize Pressure/Flow Performance of Vascular Access Cannulas
We propose adoption of an easier and clinically useful metric to assess cannula performance: Q at 100 mm Hg P, the updated M number, or the "UM number."
Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Grafting Reverses the Negative Influence of Gender on Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
When liberally applied, BIMA grafting ameliorates both the increased perioperative mortality in female patients and the reduced long-term survival of male patients.
Handling Ability of Gaseous Microemboli of two Pediatric Arterial Filters in a Simulated CPB Model
The purpose of this experiment was to compare the Sorin KIDS D131 and the Terumo Capiox AF02 pediatric arterial filters
Right Ventricular Perforation during Femoral Venous Cannulation – Lessons Learned
We here present a case where despite use of TOE, placement of the venous cannula led to perforation of the right ventricular apex.
Prevention of Caval Collapse during Venous Drainage for CPB
The objective of our work is to assess the influence of the new design on atrial chatter.
Lessons Learned from Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Risk Factors for Conversion to Median Sternotomy
The purpose of this study was to investigate the reasons for conversion to sternotomy.
Initial Results of an Optimized Perfusion System
With the described optimized perfusion system, a significantly lower priming volume, leading to less hemodilution after the onset of CPB, was achieved.
Mini-Extracorporeal Circulation Minimizes Coagulation Abnormalities and Ameliorates Pulmonary Outcome in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
Our study suggests that MECC induces less coagulation disorders, leading to lower postoperative blood loss and better postoperative lung function. This approach may be advantageous in high-risk patients.
Blood Product Conservation is Associated with Improved Outcomes and Reduced Costs after Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether a multi-institutional effort to reduce blood product use affects postoperative events aftercardiac surgical operations and to determine the influence of perioperative transfusion on risk-adjusted outcomes.
Transfusion of Leukocyte-Depleted RBCs Is Independently Associated With Increased Morbidity After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Transfusion of leukocyte-depleted RBCs within the first 48 hrs of PICU stay after cardiac surgery is independently associated with prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation.