Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Evolving Devices and Indications for Use in Ischemic Heart Disease
This review describes current indications for the use of these devices, the types of pumps now available, criteria for initiating ventricular assist device support, complications of their use, and new applications such as a platform for stem cell therapy for treatment of end-stage heart failure.
Intraoperative Regional Myocardial Acidosis Predicts the Need for Inotropic Support in Cardiac Surgery
Increased INO is associated with greater postoperative mortality and morbidity.
Systemic Hypertension Associated with Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pediatric Respiratory Failure
Improved insight into the etiology of HTN associated with pediatric VV ECMO, including evaluation of the renin-angiotensin system, would help guide therapy.
The CentriMag: A New Optimized Centrifugal Blood Pump with Levitating Impeller
The bearingless CentriMag blood pump is a safe and reliable new device that produces only minimal hemolysis.
Effect of Dexamethasone on Perioperative Renal Function Impairment During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Dexamethasone administration before CPB has no protective effect on perioperative renal dysfunction in low-risk cardiac surgical patients.
Circulating Levels of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Are Associated With Mild Pulmonary Dysfunction After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a central mediator of inflammatory response and acute lung injury that is secreted in response to corticosteroids.
Extracorporeal Circulation without External Clamping and Cannulation of the Aorta: Transventricular Placement of a New Multifunctional Aortic Cannula
This cannula could be used in patients with a severe atherosclerotic ascending aorta. The risk of plaque detachment and stroke during ECC might be reduced.
Fulminant Myocarditis in Adults and Children: Bi-Ventricular Assist Device for Recovery
In FM with intractable cardiogenic shock, the use of a BiVAD as a bridge to recovery is a life saving approach and should be considered before multi-end organ failure.
Atrial Fibrillation After Surgical Revascularization: Is There Any Difference Between On-Pump and Off-Pump?
There is no reduction of AF rate in myocardial revascularization without cardiopulmonary bypass.
Extracorporeal Cardiac Shock Wave Therapy Markedly Ameliorates Ischemia-Induced Myocardial Dysfunction in Pigs in Vivo
These results suggest that extracorporeal cardiac SW therapy is an effective and noninvasive therapeutic strategy for ischemic heart disease.
Intraoperative Use of Autologous Platelet-rich and Platelet-poor Plasma for Orthopedic Surgery Patients
Abstract: As use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-poor plasma (PPP) increases for intraoperative care of a variety of patients, it […]
Cytomedix, Inc. Expands Patent Litigation Representation by Engaging Leading Litigation Firm
Cytomedix, Inc. (OTC BB:CYME.OB - News) today announced an expansion of the company's patent litigation legal representation with the engagement of Fish & Richardson on a contingent fee basis.