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.
The Predictive Value of Multiple Electrode Platelet Aggregometry (Multiplate) in Adult Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this retrospective observational study is to analyze the value of multiple electrode platelet aggregometry (Multiplate analyzer, Verum Diagnostica, Munich) as a point-of-care (POC) device in adult cardiac surgical patients.
Potential Value of Transfusion Protocols in Cardiac Surgery
This article reviews the current literature between 1995 and 2012 dealing with transfusion protocols in cardiovascular surgery.
The Relationship Between Intraoperative Blood Transfusion and Postoperative Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Previous observations suggest that intraoperative blood transfusion (IBT) is a risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes. IBT alters immune function and may predispose to systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS).
Reoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: The Role of On-Pump and Off-Pump Techniques on Factors Affecting Hospital Mortality and Morbidity
Short term results of on-pump and off-pump techniques in patients undergoing reoperative coronary artery bypass grafting (redo CABG) were investigated in this study.
Perfusion Tubing: Standardized or Modify?
I applaud our adult colleagues in trying to do what is best for the patient even if standardized tubing packs have to be modified resulting in higher prices as some would argue.
Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The New Achilles’ Heel? A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
This literature review is an effort to consolidate current knowledge in this area to better understand the prevalence, progression, and impact of post-TAVR PVL and to help direct future efforts regarding the assessment, prevention, and treatment of this troublesome complication.
Vascular Access Complications: Diagnosis and Management
The incidence of vascular access site related complications ranges between 0.8 % to 1.8 % of diagnostic cardiac catheterization and up to 9 % of percutaneous coronary interventions.
Prevalence and Effect of Myocardial Injury After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
We aimed to assess the incidence and extent of myocardial injury after TAVR performed using transfemoral and transapical approaches.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Current Developments, Ongoing Issues, Future Outlook
Careful patient selection, systematic risk stratification, optimal valve sizing, meticulous procedural techniques, and complications management are all important elements to achieve good outcomes. Future prospective studies will allow us to refine this therapy and optimize outcomes in this high-risk patient population.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Requiring Staged Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Japanese Patients with Severely Calcified Ascending Aorta: A Case Report and Institution Series Analysis
We report a first TAVR case in Japan of successful TAVR following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A 75-year-old man with stable angina pectoris and severe AS was considered to be at high risk for surgical AVR because of severely calcified ascending aorta.
The ATHENS TAVR Registry of Newer Generation Transfemoral Aortic Valves: 30-Day Outcomes
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a documented treatment for patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis who are at very high or prohibitive operative risk. We sought to investigate the outcomes of transfemoral procedures with the newer generation valves in four TAVR centres in Athens, Greece.