Successful Treatment of Severe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning & Refractory Shock Utilizing Cardiohelp ECMO (EP Video)
We present a patient who developed multi-organ failure associated with CO poisoning, and who was successfully supported with veno-arterial (V-A) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (16:35 minutes).
Effect of Respiratory Rehabilitation Before Open Cardiac Surgery on Respiratory Function: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of pulmonary rehabilitation before surgery for reducing the risk of pulmonary complications after surgery.
Heart Valve Surgery in Patients with Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease: A Management Strategy
We report two female cases aged 20 and 27, of African origin with homozygous sickle cell anemia who underwent heart valve surgery to treat mitral valve regurgitation. This presentation describes the perioperative considerations including anesthesia and postoperative care.
Therapeutic Options to Minimize Allogeneic Blood Transfusions and Their Adverse Effects in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review
The objective of this study is to gather and describe in a systematic, objective, and practical way all clinical and surgical strategies as effective therapeutic options to minimize or avoid allogeneic blood transfusions and their adverse effects in surgical cardiac patients.
Viscoelastic Point-of-Care Testing to Assist with the Diagnosis, Management and Monitoring of Haemostasis: A Systematic Review and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
This assessment aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of viscoelastic (VE) devices to assist with the diagnosis, management and monitoring of haemostasis disorders during and after cardiac surgery, trauma-induced coagulopathy and post-partum haemorrhage (PPH).
Transapical Implantation of a 2nd-Generation JenaValve Device in Patient with Extremely High Surgical Risk
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is performed in patients who are poor surgical candidates.
Platelet Rich Plasma and Knee Surgery
In the last fifteen years, the field of regenerative medicine is witnessing a boost of autologous blood-derived platelet rich plasma products (PRPs) application to effectively mimic and accelerate the tissue healing process.
PRP and Articular Cartilage: A Clinical Update
The convincing background of the recent studies, investigating the different potentials of platelet-rich plasma, offers the clinician an appealing alternative for the treatment of cartilage lesions and osteoarthritis.
Does the Transapical Approach Impair Early Recovery of Systolic Strain Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
In transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) the trans-apical approach (TA) is associated with apical myocardial injury but it is unknown if this injury impacts myocardial function. This study was performed to assess the impact of TA on apical longitudinal strain (ALS) and global longitudinal strain (GLS) after TAVR.
Combined Use of Adipose Derived Stem Cells & PRP: Expanding Indications (EP Video)
Dr. Miller provides scientific rationale and clinical examples of a treatment modality that includes the combined use of adipose stem cells and platelet rich plasma (42:58 minutes).
Complex IVC Filter Retrieval Using the AngioVac Device for Distal Embolization Protection (EP Video)
IVC Filters have demonstrated to effectively reduce the incidence of pulmonary embolism. However, there are potential short and long-term complications related to their use. One of the most devastating complications is filter thrombosis (28:57 minutes).
Combined Use of Adipose Derived Stem Cells & PRP: Expanding Indications (EP Video)
Dr. Miller provides scientific rationale and clinical examples of a treatment modality that includes the combined use of adipose stem cells and platelet rich plasma (42:58 minutes).