Characterization of Non-Technical Skills in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery: Communication Patterns
Communication is very frequent in paediatric cardiac surgery and shows a complex pattern.
Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Pediatric Cardiac Patients
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has been shown to improve survival after in-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest.
High Postoperative Blood Levels of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor are Associated with Less Organ Dysfunction in Patients after Cardiac Surgery
Elevated postoperative MIF levels are inversely correlated with organ dysfunction in patients after cardiac surgery.
Contemporary Outcomes for Surgical Mitral Valve Repair: A Benchmark for Evaluating Emerging Mitral Valve Technology
The emergence of transcatheter approaches to mitral valve (MV) repair has focused attention on outcomes after surgical MV repair.
The Role of Echocardiography in the Management of Patients Supported by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Although there are extensive published data regarding ECMO, particularly in the pediatric population, there is a paucity of data outlining the role of echocardiography in guiding the management of adult patients supported by ECMO.
Leukocyte Filtration Improves Pulmonary Function and Reduces the Need for Postoperative Non-Invasive Ventilation
Leukocyte depletion (LD) has been reported to reduce inflammatory damage during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
On-pump and Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients with Left Main Stem Disease: A Propensity Score Analysis
This study compared safety and efficacy between off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB), a relatively new technique, and conventional on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CCAB) in patients with left main stem disease.
Early Experiences with Miniaturized Extracorporeal Life-Support in the Catheterization Laboratory
Miniaturized ECMO systems can be safe and highly effective in restoring circulation and gas exchange in patients with cardiocirculatory failure in the cath-lab.
Selenium Blood Concentrations in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery and Receiving Perioperative Sodium Selenite Administration
Despite preemptive high-dose sodium-selenite administration, cardiac surgical patients experienced a significant decrease in circulating selenium levels on the first postoperative day.
Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
Although postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock requiring ECMO support is associated with high morbidity and mortality, the long-term survival rate is acceptable.
Leukocyte Filtration of Blood Cardioplegia Attenuates Myocardial Damage and Inflammation
cLkF during blood cardioplegia attenuates myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury and reduces perioperative leakage of TnI, lactate and pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Use of Modified Ultrafiltration in Adults Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Associated with Inflammatory Modulation and Less Postoperative Blood Loss: A Randomized and Controlled Study
Use of MUF was associated with increased inflammatory response, reduced blood loss, and less blood transfusions in adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.