Assessment of Global Tissue Perfusion and Oxygenation in Neonates and Infants after Open-Heart Surgery
Both the ScvO2 and PvaCO2 are reliable and comparable parameters in following tissue oxygen balance
The Independent Effects of Anemia and Transfusion on Mortality after Coronary Artery Bypass
The anemia-transfusion interaction was associated with an increased hazard of late mortality
Doxycycline Reduces Cardiac Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 Activity but does not Ameliorate Myocardial Dysfunction during Reperfusion in Coronary Artery Bypass Patients undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We performed a study in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing primary elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass to determine whether doxycycline reduces cardiac mechanical dysfunction,
Visceral Organ Protection in Aortic Arch Surgery: Safety of Moderate Hypothermia
Our results confirmed that ASCP with moderate hypothermia at 26°C is a safe method for brain protection.
Development of a New Selective Coronary Perfusion Cannula
We have examined the properties of a newly developed Kochi Medical School (KMS)-type cannula
Randomized Trials of PCIs versus CABG Surgery: Why Coronary Stenting should Remain the First Choice of Revascularization in Non-Diabetic Patients and why the Controversy is Still Present in Diabetics
The authors analyze these data to discuss the best therapeutic procedures for each patient.
Brain Emboli Distribution and Differentiation during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of the present study was to characterize the occurrence of cerebral microembolism
Healthcare Failure Mode Effect Analysis of a Miniaturized Extracorporeal Bypass Circuit
The technique of hFMEA is a valuable tool in evaluating the use of high-risk apparatus
High-Risk Mitral Valve Surgery: What is the Role of Risk Calculators?
Current risk models provide important insight into the perioperative risk to the patient.
Update: IV Fluid Shortage
FDA is aware of the shortage situation for intravenous (IV) solutions, particularly 0.9% sodium chloride injection (i.e., saline)
A Comparison of the Systems for the Identification of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Cardiac Patients
This study aimed to compare the three classifications for predicting AKI in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac operations.
Calcium gluconate 10 percent Injections by Rx Formulations: Recall – Microbial Contamination
FDA notified healthcare professionals to follow up with patients who received calcium gluconate 10% injections made by Rx Formulations, Mesa, Ariz., between Nov. 7 and Dec. 11, 2013.