The Perception of Evidence for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Current Practices after Cardiac Surgery: A Canadian Cross-Sectional Survey
The objective of our study was to extract current patterns of Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis practices in cardiac surgery patients. We also aimed to identify health care professionals knowledge of available evidence supporting VTE prophylaxis in adult cardiac surgery patients.
Update on the Extracorporeal Life Support
The purpose of this review is to introduce the physiological principles, risk factors, and advantages of ECLS, clinical rationale for using ECLS, ventilatory strategy during ECLS, which are still causing different opinions, the weaning from ECLS, and the use of anticoagulant.
Ambulatory ECMO as a Bridge to Lung Transplant in a Previously Well Pediatric Patient with ARDS
We describe the first case of a previously healthy pediatric patient with acute respiratory failure successfully supported with ambulatory ECMO as a bridge to lung transplant after an unsuccessful bridge to recovery.
High Incidence of Antibodies to Protamine and Protamine/Heparin Complexes in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We hypothesized that patients exposed to protamine and heparin during CPB will develop antibodies (Abs) to protamine/heparin (PRT/H) complexes that are capable of platelet activation.
Frozen Elephant Trunk (EP Video)
Dr. Thomas Beaver discusses his approach to the Frozen Elephant Trunk procedure (28:07 minutes).
What is a MAZE Operation? (EP Vieo)
Dr. Thomas Beaver explains the MAZE operation in great detail (20:37 minutes).
ECMO Cannulation Sites: A Case Study (EP Video)
Heal Patel discusses veno-arterial ECMO, also known as VA-ECMO in which the femoral artery and vein are used for the cannulation site (15:22 minutes).
Xvivo Lung Preservation (EP Video)
Ex-vivo lung preservation (EVLP) provides an alternative to obtaining viable donor lungs (35:24 minutes).
Scope of Perfusion Practice
AmSECT’s Task Force on the Expansion of Perfusion Scope of Practice Purpose The purpose of this document is to define the Scope […]
The Influence of Platelet-Derived Products on Angiogenesis and Tissue Repair: A Concise Update
Platelet degranulation allows the release of a large amount of soluble mediators, is an essential step for wound healing initiation, and stimulates clotting, and angiogenesis.
β-blocker Therapy is Not Associated with Reductions in Angina or Cardiovascular Events After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Insights from the IMAGINE Trial
This study evaluates whether β-blockers were associated with a reduction in cardiovascular events or angina after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery, in otherwise stable low-risk patients during a mid-term follow-up.
New Developments in the Use of Biologics and Other Modalities in the Management of Lateral Epicondylitis
This review discusses the current evidence for the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP), autologous whole blood injections (ABIs), and stem cell therapies for treatment of lateral epicondylitis. We also review the evidence for non biologic treatments including corticosteroids, prolotherapy, botulinum toxin A, and nitric oxide.