Impact of Closed Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation on Microvascular Tissue Perfusion during Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Intravital Imaging in a Prospective Randomized Study
The use of MECC in AVR did not affect procedural safety
Impact of Varying Degrees of Renal Dysfunction on Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
Worsening renal function was associated with increased in-hospital mortality, hospital length of stay, and ICU length of stay in SAVR patients, but not in TAVR patients.
Possible Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI) in Cardiac Surgery Patients
This study was tp determine the incidence of possible transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) and related risk factors in cardiac surgery patients.
Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells Produce Concordant Improvements in Regional Function, Tissue Perfusion, and Fibrotic Burden When Administered to Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) improve LV structure and function through several effects including reducing fibrosis, neoangiogenesis, and neomyogenesis
Minimally Invasive Procedures – Direct and Video-Assisted Forms in the Treatment of Heart Diseases
Prospective and descriptive study in which 102 patients were submitted to minimally invasive procedures in direct and video-assisted forms. Clinical and surgical variables were evaluated as well as the in hospital follow-up of the patients.
Videoscope-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
Videoscope-assisted cardiac surgery (VACS) offers a minimally invasive platform for most cardiac operations such as coronary and valve procedures.
Conversion Rate and Contraindications for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
At our institution, we have a very extensive experience with minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery, dating back to the late 1990s. We therefore aim to review the reasons and the early postoperative outcomes for those patients who underwent conversion to full sternotomy. Furthermore, we outline the contraindications for minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery.
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
Cardiac surgery was the last area of surgery to become “minimally invasive,” and this began in the mid-1990s with some regularity at the Cleveland Clinic and the Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery-Current Status and Future Directions
The benefits and limitations of robotic mitral valve surgery are compared with conventional approaches, and future directions are also discussed.
Incidence and Outcomes of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery in North America: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
The objective of this study was to quantify the impact of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) on outcomes after cardiac surgery.
A Novel Method for the Management of Patients with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopaenia During Cardiac Surgery
We report a novel method that allows heparin use in patients diagnosed with HIT using Multiplate platelet analyser and iloprost.
The Operating Room During a Severe Earthquake: Lessons From the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
The Great East Japan Earthquake occurred at 14:46 on March 11, 2011, producing serious and widespread damage. To assess damages in hospital operating departments during and after the earthquake, we surveyed hospitals in this region.