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).
Prolonged Outbreak of Mycobacterium Chimaera Infection After Open-Chest Heart Surgery
Invasive Mycobacterium chimaera infections were diagnosed in 2012 in 2 heart surgery patients on extracorporeal circulation. We launched an outbreak investigation to identify the source and extent of the potential outbreak and to implement preventive measures.
Saving Every Last Drop: The Total Impact of a Prescriptive Oxygenator Protocol (EP Video)
Jason Penn discusses his experience with prescriptive oxygenation (31:00 minutes).
Pathological Substratum for a Case of Fulminant Myocarditis Treated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Subsequent Heart Transplantation
Aggressive mechanical circulatory support may be an essential bridge for recovery or even transplantation in patients with fulminant myocarditis with shock.
Echocardiographic Findings Before and After Surgical Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
This study compares echocardiographic findings before and after surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Cardiac Regenerative Therapy: Optimization of Cell Differentiation Strategy
In this review, we will focus on the recent progress on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived cardiomyocytes for cardiac regeneration after myocardial infarction (MI).
Hemoglobin Optimization and Transfusion Strategies in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Although red blood cells (RBCs) transfusion is sometimes associated with adverse reactions, anemia could also lead to increased morbidity and mortality in high-risk patients.
The Effect of Aspirin on Bleeding and Transfusion in Contemporary Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study was to investigate preoperative aspirin use and its effect on bleeding and transfusion in cardiac surgery.
Haemodynamic Goal-Directed Therapy in Cardiac and Vascular Surgery. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The purpose of the present meta-analysis is to determine the effects of perioperative haemodynamic goal-directed therapy on mortality and morbidity in cardiac and vascular surgery.
Supplemental Cardioplegia Immediately before Graft Implantation may Improve Early Post-Transplantation Outcome
Preservation of cardiac grafts for transplantation is not standardized and most centers use a single administration of crystalloid solution at the time of harvesting. We investigated possible benefits of an additional dose of cardioplegia dispensed immediately before implantation.