Comparing del Nido and Conventional Cardioplegia in Infants and Neonates in Congenital Heart Surgery
The aim of this study was to evaluate outcome measures after the use of del Nido (dN) cardioplegia compared with conventional multidose high-potassium (non-dN) cardioplegia in neonates and infants.
Evaluation of Complications after Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
In this study, we have compared the complications arising during the supraclavicular and the transaxillary approaches to determine the appropriate approach for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) surgery.
Interhospital Transport System for Critically Ill Patients: Mobile Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation without a Ventilator
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been successfully used as a method for the interhospital transportation of critically ill patients. In South Korea, a well-established ECMO interhospital transport system is lacking due to limited resources. We developed a simplified ECMO transport system without mechanical ventilation for use by public emergency medical services.
Perspectives on the 2014 ESC/EACTS Guidelines on Myocardial Revascularization : Fifty Years of Revascularization: Where Are We and Where Are We Heading?
The joint European Society of Cardiology and European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (ESC/EACTS) guidelines on myocardial revascularization collect and summarize the evidence regarding decision-making, diagnostics, and therapeutics in various clinical scenarios of coronary artery disease, including elective, urgent, and emergency settings.
Analysis of Risk Factors for Conversion from Off-Pump to On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) is performed worldwide, but significant risks are associated with conversion to on-pump surgery. Therefore, we evaluated the composite outcomes between an OPCAB group and a conversion group.
Holy ECMO Batman! Another One Coming Thru the Door, What Have We Got Ourselves Into? (EP Video)
Because of personnel shortages, centers have begun to develop new and creative staffing models for maintaining coverage while still offering quality care.
Quantification of Operational Learning in Minimal Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation.
Minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) has initiated important new efforts within science and technology towards a more physiologic perfusion.
Tricuspid Valve Replacement vs. Repair in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
The aim of this study was to compare early and late outcomes of tricuspid valve replacement (TVR) and tricuspid valve repair (TVr) for severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR).
Dialyzer-based cell salvage system: A Superior Alternative to Conventional Cell Salvage in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Our goal was to test the hypothesis that the use of a dialyzer-based cell salvage system during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) reduces requirements for homologous blood transfusions (HBT) and improves postoperative haemtochemical parameters.
Stent Versus Bypass: The Reasons and Risk Factors for Early Readmission to Hospital after Myocardial Revascularization
Though 30-day rates of readmission for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remain high, readmission rates and associated risk factors have not been well examined. The purpose of the present study was to determine the risk factors for and rates of readmission and to compare two revascularization methods on that basis.
Immediate Outcomes of Aortic Valve Replacement with Sutureless versus Stentless Bioprosthesis
Aortic valve replacement (AVR) with a sutureless valve is an innovative therapy in high-risk elderly patients. The study aim was to compare the early results of AVR using sutureless aortic valves or stentless aortic bioprostheses.