Beyond the TAVR: A Case Series (EP Video)
Jenna Cornibe discusses the current advances in percutaneous valve technology (09:48 minutes).
TAVR Procedure While on ECMO: A Case Study (EP Video)
Brent Thye presents a case report on a patient that had a TAVR procedure while on ECMO (14:32 minutes).
Use of Cormatrix for Tissue Regeneration in CV Surgery (EP Video)
CorMatrix ECM is FDA approved for Pericardial Reconstruction, Intracardiac and Vascular repair and is used in over 825 hospitals across the US, surpassing the 150,000 implant mark (22:48 minutes).
Autotransfusion, a Safe and Underutilized Alternative to Allogeneic Transfusion (EP Video)
John Riveria discusses the current trends and regulatory updates in Autotransfusion (31:12 minutes).
Using Autologous Blood to improve outcomes in Otologic Procedures (EP Video)
This presentation by Dr. Mark Widick will introduce the use of fibrin foam in ear reconstruction and briefly introduce key concepts in chronic ear disease and surgical repair (23:42 minutes).
Near Misses and Scary Possibilities (EP Video)
Dr. Lance Lester discusses is personal experiences with near misses and scary possibilities in surgery (56:00 minutes).
The Virtues and Pitfalls of Licensure (EP Video)
Mike Troike highlights the pros and cons of licensure, giving some historical perspective and ongoing developments that challenge the perfusion profession (44:19 minutes).
Hybrid Procedures: The Non Duel Between the Surgeons and the Interventionalist (EP Video)
Chen Chan presents case study of a patient with complex hypoplastic left heart syndrome treated by primary cardiac transplantation will be presented from in-utero findings and listing through immediate post-natal “hybrid” palliation with bilateral branch pulmonary arterial banding and ductal stent placement and finally primary transplantation (21:17 minutes).
Unusual Approaches to Usual Techniques in Extracorporeal Circulatory Support (EP Video)
Dr. Steven Bibevski discusses two cases where there were unusual approaches that employed (30:54 minutes).
Regional Oximetry: Clinical Evidence Update (EP Video)
Michael Boylan presents a case series comparing the clinical performance of different regional oximeters will be reviewed along with the findings from two systemic reviews of the current regional saturation literature (33:17 minutes).
Type A Dissection Leads to Total Artificial Heart Bridge-to-Transplant (EP Video)
Kelly Sullivan presents a case report expressed the complicated road to recovery for a patient who underwent two heart transplant procedures (17:31 minutes).
Predicting Bleeding Risk by Platelet Function Testing in Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery
Predicting bleeding events in patients with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) represents an unmet medical need that may improve CABG outcomes.