Clinical Outcome and Cost in Patients with Off-pump vs. On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
General concept and major emphasis on off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB) is maintaining quality of care and patient safety while reducing cost and resource utilization.
Timely Use of a CentriMag Heart Assist Device Improves Survival in Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
We compared our experience with the CentriMag left ventricular assist device (LVAD) for patients with PCS at two time periods: in the operating room (OR) after unsuccessful weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and after transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU).
Quality Control in Blood Management (EP Video)
John Rivera discusses quality control procedures in blood management (34:14 minutes).
30-Year Followup Demonstrates Prolonged Survival Benefit for Second Internal Mammary Artery in Propensity-Matched Groups (EP Video)
Dr. Dorman discusses the results of a 30 year follow-up study on bilateral IMA grafting (17:26 minutes).
Transfusions and The Age of Blood (EP Video)
Dave Wilkins discusses blood transfusion and the storage lesion (23:04 minutes).
Oxygenator Designs: Are They All the Same? (EP Video)
Larry Petree summarizes the past and recent advancements in oxygenator technology (53:07 minutes).
Laser Lead Extraction and Perfusion Considerations (Video)
Dr. Carrillo discusses laser lead extractions and the reasons that perfusion standby is absolutely critical (45:24 minutes).
Hybrid Maze Procedure (Video)
Dr. Carrillo discusses the hybrid maze procedure at the University of Miami (20:02 minutes).
Current Surgical Management of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms (EP Video)
Dr. Phillip Hess discusses aortic aneurysm repair strategies at Shands Hospital (38:16 minutes).
Use of NovoSeven in the OR (EP Video)
David Wilkins discusses the use of NovoSeven in the operating room (22:53 minutes).
Blood Management Strategies in the Cath Lab (EP Video)
Dr. Rao discusses the various blood management strategies from the Cath Lab perspective (68 minutes).
Severe Mitral Valve Insufficiency Repair with Group B Streptococcal MV Endocarditis (EP Video)
Cristina De Santiago presents a complex case report on a patient with Streptococcal MV Endocarditis (10:00 mintues).