Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion: The Next Wave (EP Video)
Courtney Peterson discusses the prospects of Ex-Vivo lung perfusion (21:38 minutes).
History of Cardioplegia (EP Video)
James Serley discusses the history of cardioplegia and current trends (23:06 minutes).
SAM and IABP: A Case Report (EP Video)
Eric Laliberte presents a case report on SAM and IABP (17:41 minutes).
Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion: The Next Wave (EP Video)
Courtney Peterson discusses the prospects of Ex-Vivo lung perfusion (21:38 minutes).
Is pH-Stat or Alpha-Stat the Best Technique to Follow in Patients Undergoing Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether pH-stat or alpha-stat is the best technique to follow in patients undergoing deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.
Perfusion Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Michael Halkos discusses perfusion strategies during minimally invasive surgery (30:58 minutes).
History of Cardioplegia (EP Video)
James Serley discusses the history of cardioplegia and current trends (23:06 minutes).
SAM and IABP: A Case Report (EP Video)
Eric Laliberte presents a case report on SAM and IABP (17:41 minutes).
Cardioplegia at Subnormothermia Facilitates Rapid Functional Resuscitation of Hearts Preserved in SOMAH for Transplants
Studies using novel organ preservative solution SOMAH, suggest that hearts are optimally 'preserved' at subnormothermic temperature of 21 ° C.
Perfusion Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Michael Halkos discusses perfusion strategies during minimally invasive surgery (30:58 minutes).
Update on Neuro Protection During Circulatory Arrest (EP Video)
Dr. Faraz Kerendi provides on update on neuro-protective strategies during CPB (31:11 minutes).
Hypothermic Continuous Machine Perfusion Improves Metabolic Preservation and Functional Recovery in Heart Grafts
The number of heart transplants is decreasing due to organ shortage, yet the donor pool could be enlarged by improving graft preservation. Hypothermic machine perfusion (MP) has been shown to improve kidney, liver, or lung graft preservation.