Effect of Different Pump Heads for CPB on Early Cognitive Outcome after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
We investigated the effect of roller versus centrifugal pumps for CPB on cognitive performance in patients
Intraoperative Magnesium Administration Does Not Improve Neurocognitive Function After Cardiac Surgery
Magnesium administered intravenously during cardiac surgery does not reduce postoperative cognitive dysfunction
Safety Profile and Outcome of Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia in Patients following Cardiac Arrest: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
These results suggest that while it may result in some adverse events, MTH is generally safe in patients following cardiac arrest
Effect of Haematocrit on Fibrin-Based Clot Firmness in the FIBTEM Test
We investigated the relationships between FIBTEM maximum clot firmness (MCF), whole blood fibrinogen concentration and plasma fibrinogen concentration
Isolated High Lactate or Low Central Venous Oxygen Saturation After Cardiac Surgery and Association with Outcome
To determine if isolated abnormally low central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) or elevated lactate levels on admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) are associated with increased morbidity and length of stay (LOS) after cardiac surgery.
Anticoagulation for Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support
This review details all current monitoring methods and highlights how they can be used during pediatric mechanical circulatory support.
The Haematocrit–An Important Factor causing Impaired Haemostasis in Patients with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Patients with CCHD and elevated haematocrit are hypocoagulable.
Major Bleeding, Transfusions, and Anemia: The Deadly Triad of Cardiac Surgery
Major bleeding is per se a risk factor for operative mortality.
Which Is Better: A Miniaturized Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Patients With Cardiogenic Shock
The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes associated with the use of Impella and TandemHeart short-term support devices with venoarterialextracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for postinfarction- or decompensated cardiomyopathy-related cardiogenic shock.
Rewarming for Accidental Hypothermia in an Urban Medical Center using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We report a case of severe hypothermia complicated by prolonged cardiac arrest successfully resuscitated using ECMO.
Timing of Temporary Right Ventricular Assist Device Insertion for Severe Right Heart Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Data on how the timing of a temporary right ventricular assist device (RVAD) insertion affects outcome are limited in patients receiving left ventricular assist device (LVAD).
Reduced Sevoflurane Loss during Cardiopulmonary Bypass when using a Polymethylpentane versus a Polypropylene Oxygenator
The results of this study show that using a polymethylpentane membrane oxygenator rather than a polypropylene oxygenator significantly reduces the losses of sevoflurane, resulting in higher plasma concentrations and greater depth of anesthesia.