Bicarbonate-Buffered Ultrafiltration During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Prevents Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance Disturbances
We tested the hypothesis of whether bicarbonate-buffered hemofiltration of the priming solution minimizes electrolyte and acid-base disturbances during the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass and whether bicarbonate-buffered hemofiltration performed during cardiopulmonary bypass could reduce cytokine levels.
Bivalirudin Anticoagulation During Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Experience in 141 Patients
Here, we report our single-center experience with bivalirudin anticoagulation in "on-pump" and "off-pump" cardiac surgery in a large number of patients with and without heparin antibodies.
The Effects of Normoxic Versus Hyperoxic Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response in Cyanotic Pediatric Patients Undergoing Open Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study investigates the effects of controlled reoxygenation cardiopulmonary bypass on oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and organ function in children undergoing repair of cyanotic congenital heart defects.
Autologous Platelet Derived Grow Factors (Platelet Rich Plasma) as an Adjunct to Mucosal Advancement Flap in High Cryptoglandular Peri-Anal Fistulae: A Pilot Study
In this prospective pilot study, we explored autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) as an adjunct to the staged mucosal advancement flap in the treatment of peri-anal fistulae.
What Goes Around Comes Around: Understanding Polymer Fatigue in the Roller Head Raceway (Video)
Allision Spiwak, program director at Ohio State University, discusses polymer fatigue in the roller head raceway (43 minutes).
The CVOR POC Lab: A Look at Most Cited Deficiencies and Agency Updates (Video)
Michaela Cvitkovic guides us through the rules and regulations surrounding point of care testing in the cardiac OR (39 minutes).
The Evolution of Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (Video)
Vince W. Tobin gives an overview of robotic mirtal valve surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (51 minutes).
Clinical Benefits of Mitral Valve Repair (Video)
Ernesto Jimenez brings the audience up-to-date on the clinical benefits of mitral valve repair vs. replacement (58 minutes).
Myocardial Preservation: An Opportunity for Improvement (Video)
Aaron Hill, one of the living lengends in the perfusion industry, discusses current trends in myocardial protection (40 minutes).
Healthcare Regulatory Updates For 2009 (Video)
John Bennett brings us up-to-date with current changes in healthcare regulatory rules (37 minutes).
Carotid Artery Diameter, Plaque Morphology, and Hematocrit, in Addition to Percentage Stenosis, Predict Reduced Cerebral Perfusion Pressure during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Mathematical Model
A mathematical model using finite element analysis was created to model the carotid artery vessel and its stenotic plaque.
Australian and New Zealand Perfusion Survey: Management and Procedure
In this report, we will discuss management and procedural aspects of perfusion practice. This report allows us to compare and contrast recent trends and changes in perfusion with historic practices.