Neurologic and Cognative Outcomes Associated with Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Dr. McKhann discusses the neurologic and cognative outcomes after cardiac surgery (35:10 minutes).
Cardiac Regeneration by Stem Cell Therapy (EP Video)
Dr. Weisel discusses the latest advances in cardiac regeneration with stem cell therapy (18:07 minutes).
Mitigation of Acute Kidney Injury (EP Video)
Dr. Brown discusses strategies to mitigate acute kidney injury during cardiac surgery (23:49 minutes).
Cardioplegia 2011: Why Be Concerned About Myocardial Protection? (EP Video)
Dr. Richard Weisel discusses current trends in myocardial protection (23:41 minutes).
Platelet Gel: Fad or Savior? (EP Video)
Al Stammers discusses the current trends with Platelet Gel technology (21:48 minutes).
Moving Forward in Perfusion: What’s Hot and What’s Evolving (EP Video)
Al Stammers discusses the latest trends in the perfusion industry and what technologies are evolving (29:28 minutes).
Terumo Signs Consent Decree with the FDA (Press Release)
During an inspection last year at Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Ann Arbor, Mich., plant, FDA officials found numerous violations to good manufacturing practice and medical device reporting requirements. On March 17, Terumo executive officers signed a consent decree of permanent injunction and under its terms, Terumo will pay almost $35 million in profits from past sales to the federal government.
Effect of Blood Salvage on Hemostasis (EP Video)
Dr. Waters discusses blood management and the effect of blood salvage on hemostasis (40:16 minutes).
Long-Term Consequences of Blood Transfusion (EP Video)
Dr. Brown discusses the long-term consequences of allogenic blood transfusions (15:17 minutes).
Pediatric Perfusion Practice: Trends vs Evidence (EP Video)
Bob Groom discusses the latest trends and evidence in pediatric perfusion practice (26:10 minutes).
Renal Benefits of Pulsatile Perfusion in Cardiac Surgery: A Meta Analysis (EP Video)
Alicia Sievery revisits pulsatile perfusion through a Meta Analysis and discussion (8:46 minutes).
Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery: Making it Work (EP Video)
Amy Miclat discusses the blood conservation initiative at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston, TX (13:41 minutes).