Calcium in the Pathophysiology of Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is commonly associated with heart failure. A bidirectional relationship exists between the two—AF exacerbates heart failure causing a significant […]
Cardiac and Vascular Surgery–Associated Acute Kidney Injury: The 20th International Consensus Conference of the ADQI (Acute Disease Quality Initiative) Group
Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in 7% to 18% of hospitalized patients and complicates the course of 50% to 60% of those […]
The Pivotal Role of Imaging in TAVR Procedures
This review presents currently important aspects of TAVR imaging, describing the salient features of each modality as well as recent developments in the field.
Sedation Effects by Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol in Decreasing Duration of Mechanical Ventilation After Open Heart Surgery
The objective of this study was to compare the suitability (efficacy and safety) of dexmedetomidine versus propofol for patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after the cardiovascular surgery for the postoperative sedation before weaning from mechanical ventilation.
Simulation-Based Training in Cardiac Surgery
This study hypothesized that some skills could be learned efficiently and safely by using simulation with component task training, deliberate practice, progressive complexity, and experienced coaching to produce safer cardiac surgeons.
Comparison of Three Infant Venous Reservoirs with Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage During Varying Levels of Cardiotomy Suction
A comparison of three different infant hard-shell venous reservoirs also took place to determine if one reservoir type was more advantageous when handling cardiotomy suction.
The Brazilian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery (SBCCV) and Brazilian Society for Extracorporeal Circulation (SBCEC) Standards and Guidelines for Perfusion Practice
A primary role for clinical medicine societies is to develop standards and guidelines for practice as an instrument to promote safe and […]
Incidence of Cerebral Microemboli in Single-Dose vs. Multidose Cardioplegia in Adult Cardiac Surgery
This study compared the incidence of microemboli during cardiac operations using conventional (multidose) and del Nido (single-dose) cardioplegia delivery.
Impact of 2 Distinct Levels of Mean Arterial Pressure on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy During Cardiac Surgery: Secondary Outcome From a Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of the present study was in a randomized, blinded design to elucidate the effect of 2 distinct levels of MAP on rScO2 values during CPB.
Establishing a Ventilator-Heart Lung Machine Communication Bridge to Mitigate Errors when Weaning from Bypass
The objective of this project was to create a redundant safety system of verbal and electronic communication to prevent failure to ventilate errors after cardiopulmonary bypass.
New Insights on the Use of del Nido Cardioplegia in Adult Cardiac Surgery
Cold crystalloid cardioplegia associated with mild-to-moderate hypothermia has the advantage to decrease the oxygen consumption, offers some degree of myocardial protection during period of low flow or low perfusion pressure.
Single Dose or Intermittant Cardioplegia: Factors that Influence Our Choice
A video presentation from the 2018 Sanibel Symposium on the current cardioplegia controversy by Richard Hayes from Quest Medical (33:20 minutes).