Value of Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting to the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery at Coronary Reoperation
The study sought to determine if left internal thoracic artery (LITA) grafting of the left anterior descending (LAD) at reoperative coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) improves patient outcomes.
Data and Patient Blood Management (Video)
A successful Blood Management Program can help improve hospital performance and deliver value. IMPACT® Online is at the core of our approach to a strong patient blood management program providing insight and analysis into your blood utilization program.
Overview of TEG and Its Use in Cardiac Surgery (Video)
The TEG® 5000 Hemostasis Analyzer System provides a more complete picture of patients hemostasis, thus helping you deliver more targeted treatment. Adding TEG to your hemostasis management can help improve patient outcomes and may decrease healthcare costs.
Cardioprotective Effect of Melatonin against Ischaemia/Reperfusion Damage
Melatonin, both in the picomolar and micromolar range, significantly reduces infarct size and improves functional recovery during reperfusion.
A Thrombus Susceptibility Comparison of Two Pulsatile Penn State 50 cc Left Ventricular Assist Device Designs
Results of this study indicate that the V-2 device had an overall lower propensity for thrombus formation in the current region of interest.
Teaching Behaviors in the Cardiac Surgery Simulation Environment
To understand how teaching behaviors contribute to simulation-based learning, we used a 7-category educational framework to assess the teaching behaviors used in basic skills training.
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion and Ligation Devices: What is Available, How to Implement Them, and how to Manage and Avoid Complications
Surgical ligation or excision of the LAA is considered the standard of care in patients who undergo mitral valve surgery or as an adjunct to a surgical Maze procedure for treatment of AF.
The Heparin Recall of 2008
This article will review the discovery of heparin and the adulteration process that jeopardized the world's heparin supply.
Managing a Surgical Exsanguination Emergency in the Operating Room through Simulation: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Operating room (OR) emergencies, such as fire, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and exsanguination, are infrequent, but high-risk situations that can result in significant morbidity and mortality.
High Fidelity Case-Based Simulation Debriefing: Everything You Need to Know
In this 30-minute talk, the authors take an in-depth look at how to debrief high-fidelity case-based simulation sessions, including discussion on debriefing theory, goals, approaches, and structure, as well as ways to create a supportive and safe learning environment, resulting in successful small group learning and self-reflection.
Insensible Water Loss from the Hilite 2400LT Oxygenator: An In Vitro Study
The aim of this study is to explore the degree to which free water loss occurs across a commonly used ECMO oxygenator, the polymethylpentene (PMP) membrane Hilite(®) 2400LT (Medos, Medizintechnik AG, Stolberg, Germany).
Preconditioning Protects the Heart in a Prolonged Uremic Condition
We conclude that although prolonged experimental uremia leads to severe metabolic changes and the development of a mild myocardial dysfunction, the cardioprotective effect of ischemic preconditioning is still preserved.