Increasing Duration of Circulatory Arrest, but not Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion, Prolongs Postoperative Recovery after Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
Therefore, in this study, the impact of duration of DHCA and ACP on postoperative recovery was analyzed in a cohort of neonates undergoing aortic arch reconstruction.
Effect of Mean Arterial Pressure, Haemoglobin and Blood Transfusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Post-Operative Acute Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery is a common and serious condition carrying significant costs
First Experience with the New Portable Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation System Cardiohelp for Severe Respiratory Failure in Adults
In this report, we present our early experience with the Cardiohelp, a new portable miniaturized ECMO system, in 22 consecutive patients with ARDS.
Cardiac Surgery and Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia (HIT): A Case Report and Short Review
This patient presented for emergency cardiac surgery following two episodes of thrombocytopaenia, one before and one associated with exposure to unfractionated heparin in a seven-week period of intensive care management.
Selective Cerebral Perfusion with 4-Branch Graft Total Aortic Arch Replacement: Outcomes in 12 Patients.
Our purpose is to describe our experience using a 4-branched graft and selective antegrade brain perfusion (SABP) for total aortic arch replacement (TAR).
Weaning from Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation without Anticoagulation: Is it Possible?
Based on this single experience, management and weaning without any anticoagulant agent might be possible.
Breast Implants and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A Case Series
Our series of 5 patients demonstrates that minimally invasive heart surgery performed through an inframammary incision can be safely performed in those with breast implants.
Right Coronary Cusp Perforation After Mitral Valve Replacement
Secondary to leaflet injury, which is a well-known technical mistake, aortic regurgitation can occur during mitral valve replacement or repair.
Transplantation of Engineered Heart Tissue as a Biological Cardiac Assist Device for Treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
The aim of this study was to characterize an alternative treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) using a novel cardiac biological assist device created from engineered heart tissue (EHT).
Short-Term Independent Mortality Risk Factors in Patients with Cirrhosis Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
We conclude that central venous pressure could be a valuable predictor of short-term outcome in patients with cirrhosis undergoing cardiac surgery. The model for end-stage liver disease score is the best predictor of cirrhotic patients who are at high risk for cardiac surgery.
Surgical Valve Repair of Isolated Pulmonary Valve Endocarditis
Pulmonary valve repair was performed using autologous pericardial patch in all 4 patients. All of them had immediate postoperative recovery and satisfactory outcomes in the follow-up.
A Review of Emergency Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Severe Poisoning by Cardiotoxic Drugs
This article will review current ECPB techniques and explore its growing role in the treatment of severely hemodynamically compromised poisoned patients.