Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding the use of Ventricular Assist Devices in Supporting Patients with End-Stage Organ Dysfunction
In this paper, we provide an introduction to ethical considerations related to the use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in end-stage organ failure,
Jugular Venous Oxygenation during Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients at Risk for Abnormal Cerebral Autoregulation: Influence of Alpha-Stat versus pH-Stat Blood Gas Management
Patients at risk for poor cerebral autoregulation have higher oxygen tensions and saturations if pH-stat blood gas management is used during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Sodium Bicarbonate Infusion to Reduce Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Phase II Multicenter Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Perioperative alkalinization of blood and urine using an infusion of sodium bicarbonate did not result in a decrease in the prevalence of acute kidney injury in patients following cardiac surgery.
Randomized Trial on the Effect of Sevoflurane on Polypropylene Membrane Oxygenator Performance
The use of sevoflurane during CPB in cardiac surgery does not affect membrane oxygenator performance.
Cardioprotective and Prognostic Effects of Remote Ischaemic Preconditioning in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Single-Centre Randomised, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
Remote ischaemic preconditioning provided perioperative myocardial protection and improved the prognosis of patients undergoing elective CABG surgery.
Hypercoagulability in Relation to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patency and Clinical Outcome
Hypercoagulability, as evaluated by TEG in patients undergoing CABG is associated with an increased risk of post-surgical thrombembolic events, however not accompanied by augmented coronary bypass graft failure.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuitry
Modern era extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuitry and components are simpler, safer, more compact, and can be used across a wide variety of patient sizes from neonates to adults.
Transfemoral Balloon Expandable Aortic Valve Implantation in a Patient with Myelodysplastic Syndrome
This case presentation represents the first case on the treatment of severe aortic stenosis on a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome
Comparison between Normothermic and Mild Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Myocardial Revascularization of Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction
The aim of this study was to investigate whether normothermic bypass is superior to mild hypothermia in patients with poor left ventricular function.
Normothermic Extracorporeal Human Liver Perfusion following Donation after Cardiac Death
Normothermic extracorporeal liver perfusion (NELP) may increase the ability to protect, evaluate and, in future, transplant DCD livers.
To Ventilate, Oscillate, or Cannulate?
Given the risk profile and the economic impact, future research should identify the patients who benefit most from VV ECMO.
A Novel Measurement and Delivery System for Synchronizing Oxygen Gas Flow with Blood Flow during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We present a novel system, designed to improve safety in the heart-lung machine by linking the control of blood flow and the oxygen gas flow meter.