Left Atrial Inflow and Outflow Obstruction as a Complication of Retrograde Approach for Chronic Total Occlusion: Report of a Case and Literature Review of Left Atrial Hematoma After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Retrograde recanalization of a chronic coronary total occlusion (CTO) has become an increasingly utilized method to increase success from percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Gender Differences and Role of Pregnancy in the History of Post-Surgical Women Affected by Tetralogy of Fallot
The aim of this study was to describe gender differences in patients operated on for TOF and to define the impact of pregnancy in late post-surgical follow-up in women.
The Effect of Aortic Valve Replacement on Quality of Life in Symptomatic Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis
Although symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis have a high disease burden and guidelines recommend aortic valve replacement, many are treated conservatively. This study describes to what extent quality of life is changed by aortic valve replacement relative to conservative treatment.
Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major health problem that is extremely common and has a significant effect on cardiac surgical outcomes.
Sevoflurane Requirement to Maintain Bispectral Index-Guided Steady-State Level of Anesthesia During the Rewarming Phase of Cardiopulmonary Bypass With Moderate Hypothermia
The sevoflurane requirement increases during the rewarming phase of hypothermic CPB.
Postoperative Costs Associated With Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery With Extracorporeal Circulation: Role of Antithrombin Levels
To study the impact on postoperative costs of a patient's antithrombin levels associated with outcomes after cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation.
Bivalirudin Versus Heparin as an Anticoagulant During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Case-Control Study
The aim of this study was to compare bivalirudin-based anticoagulation with heparin-based protocols in a population of patients treated with venovenous or venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Acute Kidney Injury after Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
Incidence of AKI based on RIFLE criteria in patients undergoing congenital heart disease surgery is higher than previously reported.
Impact of Blood Product Transfusion on Short and Long-Term Survival after Cardiac Surgery: More Evidence
This study suggests that blood or blood product transfusion during or after cardiac surgery is associated with increased short-term and long-term mortality.
Red Blood Cell Transfusions Worsen the Outcomes Even in Critically Ill Patients Undergoing a Restrictive Transfusion Strategy
This study aimed to evaluate epidemiology and outcomes among critically ill patients under a restrictive transfusion strategy.
Blood Transfusion and the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Blood transfusion is associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
Use of Axillary Cannulation for Simultaneous Endo-Occlusion and Antegrade Perfusion during Minimally Invasive Surgery
The right axillary artery is a suitable conduit for simultaneous endo-occlusion, antegrade flow, and antegrade cardioplegia delivery during mitral valve surgery.