Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: An Updated Review
The first Cox-Maze procedure was performed in 1987, demonstrating the feasibility of a non-pharmacological treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Since then, surgery for AF has changed over time, in parallel with technological advances.
An Orthopedic Tissue Adhesive for Targeted Delivery of Intraoperative Biologics
One emerging therapeutic trend in orthopedics is the use of intraoperative biologics (IOB), such as bone marrow (BM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to stimulate healing. Here, we introduce the application of the biomaterial chondroitin sulfate succinimidyl succinate (CS-NHS) to deliver IOB in a hydrogel adhesive.
How I Choose Conduits and Configure Grafts for my Patients-Rationales and Practices
In this review article, we examined the current evidences and described our choice on coronary conduits and grafting strategies at our medical center.
Is There Evidence that Fresh Frozen Plasma is Superior to Antithrombin Administration to Treat Heparin Resistance in Cardiac Surgery?
We conclude that the treatment of HR with FFP may not restore the ACT to therapeutic levels with adequate heparinization,
Cardiac Surgery during Pregnancy: Continuous Fetal Monitoring using Umbilical Artery Doppler Flow Velocity Indices
We report continuous monitoring of fetal heart rate and umbilical artery flow-velocity waveforms
Initial Experience with Single-Vessel Cannulation for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Respiratory Failure
Herein, we report our institutional experience using a bicaval dual-lumen catheter for pediatric venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support,
Explaining Racial Disparities in Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: The Role of Hospital Quality
Racial disparities in mortality rates after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery are well established.
Comparison of Graft Patency Between Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Updated Meta-Analysis
The current study is a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that compared the graft patency between OPCAB and ONCAB.
Systemic Venous Anomalies in the Middle East
Systemic venous anomalies are quite rare and can be associated with congenital heart disease requiring surgery.
Outcomes following Cardiac Surgery in Patients with Preoperative Renal Dialysis
The question addressed was that whether patients who are dependent on chronic dialysis have higher morbidity and mortality rates than the general population when undergoing cardiac surgery.
Outcome Characteristics of Multiple-Valve Surgery: Comparison With Single-Valve Procedures.
Despite similarities in preoperative profiles of the patients undergoing single-valve and MUV procedures, mortality for MUV surgery remains considerably higher.
A Common Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Polymorphism and Preoperative ACE Inhibition Modify Risk of Tachyarrhythmias After Congenital Heart Surgery
An understanding of genotype variation may play an important role in the perioperative management of congenital heart surgery.