Impact Of Major Non-Cardiac Complications On Outcome Following Cardiac Surgery Procedures: Logistic Regression Analysis In A Very Recent Patient Cohort
In this study, we sought to analyse the incidence of major non-cardiac complications and their impact on survival following cardiac surgery procedures in a contemporary patient cohort.
Platelet Activity Measured by a Rapid Turnaround Assay Identifies Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients at Increased Risk for Bleeding and Transfusion Complications after Clopidogrel Administration
Among clopidogrel-treated CABG patients, preoperative platelet function testing can identify those at increased risk for postoperative bleeding and transfusion.
Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Is It Time for the Robot?
Curr Opin Cardiol. 2013 Nov;28(6):639-45.
Red Blood Cell Transfusion: What is the Evidence When to Transfuse?
A restrictive transfusion strategy of administering red blood cell transfusion in patients with hemoglobin concentration of 7-8 g/dl in most patients is supported by randomized clinical trials.
How Can We Best Predict Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery?: A Prospective Observational Study
The risk of acute kidney injury can be accurately predicted using preoperative variables
Efficacy of Normal Saline in the Maintenance of the Arterial Lines in Comparison to Heparin Flush: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) as a flush solution on patency of arterial lines in comparison to heparin flush
Electronic Bed Weighing vs Daily Fluid Balance Changes after Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to establish the validity and reliability of measuring weight in critically ill patients with electronic weighing beds.
Heparinized Blood Better Preserves Cellular Energy Charge and Vascular Functions of Intraoperatively Stored Saphenous Vein Grafts in Comparison to Isotonic Sodium-Chloride-Solution
Heparinized blood better preserves vascular contractile and endothelial functions of the saphenous vein graft.
TEG and ROTEM: Technology and Clinical Applications
Increasingly ROTEM and TEG analysis is being incorporated in vertical algorithms to diagnose and treat bleeding in high-risk populations
The Adult with a Fontan: A Panacea without a Cure?
This review highlights the concept behind the staged surgical palliations,
Collapsed Cardioplegia Line (EP Video)
Jessica Lance presents a case report where a collapsed cardioplegia line became a major issue (16:11 minutes).
The 876 Hour ECMO Battle (EP Video)
Dee Ann Griffin presents a case report on a patient on ECMO for an 876 hour period (18:14 minutes).