Tricuspid valve Endocarditis Following Central Venous Cannulation: The Increasing Problem of Catheter Related Infection
We report a case of tricuspid valve endocarditis, probably secondary to injury of the anterior tricuspid leaflet by the guide wire or the CVC that required open heart surgery with vegetectomy and repair of the tricuspid valve.
Advances in Cellular Therapy (EP Video)
Douglas Meeks discusses the most recent advancements in cellular therapy (37:43 minutes).
Advances in Cellular Therapy (EP Video)
Douglas Meeks discusses the most recent advancements in cellular therapy (37:43 minutes).
The Clinical Utility of Bivalirudin in Patients with cCoronary Artery Disease
We present the major studies that have brought bivalirudin to the forefront of coronary artery disease, specifically coronary interventional procedures.
New Oral Anticoagulants: Comparative Pharmacology with Vitamin K Antagonists
New oral anticoagulants (OACs) that directly inhibit Factor Xa (FXa) or thrombin have been developed for the long-term prevention of thromboembolic disorders.
FDA Regulation of Cardiovascular Devices and Opportunities for Improvement
This article reviews FDA regulation of cardiovascular devices and offers suggestions for strengthening the process while focusing on examples relevant to cardiac electrophysiologists.
How to Reduce Mortality in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients Treated with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Cut the Bleeding
The primary purpose of this analysis is to evaluate the hypothesis that the reduction of in-hospital bleeding is the most plausible explanation for the improved survival of STEMI patients treated with bivalirudin during primary PCI.
Antithrombotic Strategies in Children Receiving Long-Term Berlin Heart EXCOR Ventricular Assist Device Therapy
The use of bivalirudin and epoprostenol infusions as an alternate anti-thrombotic (AT) regimen in pediatric VAD patients was reviewed.
A Fresh New Look at Pump Blood: Evaluation of 4 Different Autotransfusion Devices (EP Video)
Kim White presents a case report on the evaluation of 4 different autotransfusion devices (31:28 minutes).
Diversity & Disparity Among U.S. Perfusionists (EP Video)
Brian Forsberg presents a case report on diversity and disparity among perfusionists (18:57 minutes).
Avalon Cannula: Not just for VV ECMO Anymore (EP Video)
Vince Tobin discusses the Avalon cannula for MAQUET and its role in ECMO (27:55 minutes).
Diversity & Disparity Among U.S. Perfusionists (EP Video)
Brian Forsberg presents a case report on diversity and disparity among perfusionists (18:57 minutes).