Aortic Valve Replacement in the Setting of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) with End Stage Renal Disease (Video)
This Case Report presentation by Scott Noeseges discusses an Aortic Valve Replacement in the Setting of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) with End Stage Renal Disease.
Ventracor VentrAssist LVAD – An Introduction (Video)
Mark Martin, CCP presents a Case Report on the VentrAssist LVAD from Australia.
First Stage Elephant Trunk Technique and Bentall Procedure with Circulatory Arrest using Retrograde and Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Root, Ascending, Arch and Descending Aortic Aneurysm in a Patient with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (Video)
Krissi MacIntyre Quiqq, first annual winner of the Deb Pacheco Memorial Scholarship, presents an interesting case report on a patient with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
How to Incorporate Electronic Charting into the Perfusion Environment – The VIPER System (Video)
Steve Turner, CEO of Spectrum Medical discuss their new VIPER Electronic Charting System which promises to make electronic charting flexible and easy for the masses.
CASMED Cerebral Oximetry (Video)
The video presentation by Bo Chen, PhD discusses the technology and advantages of the Casmed Cerevral Oximetry device.
The Perfect Wave – Arrow AutoCAT 2 Wave (Video)
Ty Walker discuss the benefits of the fiber optic Arrow AutoCAT 2 Wave in this video presentation.
MVR, TVR and Cryo Maze Ablation Procedure Via Mini Thoracotomy (Video)
The video presents a Case Report on an MVR, TVR and Cryo Maze Ablation Procedure Via Mini Thoracotomy.
Clinical Outcomes With Bioactive Agents Alone or in Combination With Grafting or Guided Tissue Regeneration
The purpose of the present review was to determine the clinical effect of the use of bioactive agents (BAs) for the treatment of intra-osseous and furcation defects.
Cognitive Outcomes in Elderly High-Risk Patients 1 Year After Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. A Randomized Trial
Age is considered to be the strongest predictive factor of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) after cardiac surgery. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass is considered to be less harmful to the patient, especially in terms of neurological complications.
Florida Perfusion Licensure Efforts (Video)
Case Reports in the Sun IV video highlighting the perfusion licensure efforts in the state of Florida.
Effect of Open Heart Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Apoptosis in Children
This study aimed to investigate the effect of open heart surgery with CPB on peripheral blood lymphocyte (PBL) apoptosis and the possible mechanism of lymphocyte apoptosis in infants and young children.
Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
A 13-year-old boy with a history of tetrology of Fallot underwent a pulmonary value replacement procedure. Gas bubbles were observed in the bypass circuit during the procedure.