The Utility and Prognostic Value of Dipyridamole Technetium-99m Sestamibi Myocardial Perfusion Imaging SPECT in Predicting Perioperative Cardiac Events Following Non-Cardiac Surgery
The incidence of perioperative cardiac events is higher in patients with abnormal MPI.
Use of Confidex to Control Perioperative Bleeding in Pediatric Heart Surgery: Prospective Cohort Study
A prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a commercially available prothrombin complex (Confidex) administered in cardiac surgery after weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass of infants with nonsurgical bleeding.
Blood Conservation Strategies Reduce the Need for Transfusions in Ascending and Aortic Arch Surgery
We hypothesized that aggressive, comprehensive blood conservation strategies may limit the need for transfusions and, subsequently, improve postoperative outcomes.
Using Human Factors Engineering to Improve Patient Safety in the Cardiovascular Operating Room
The purpose of this study was to identify and categorize hazards (anything that has the potential to cause a preventable adverse patient safety event) in the CVOR.
The Need for Thoracic Surgery in Adult Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A 16-Year Experience
We retrospectively reviewed a prospectively collected database of 569 adults put on ECMO
Less invasive Coronary Artery Revascularization with a Minimized Extracorporeal Circulation System: Preliminary Results of a Comparative Study with Off-Pump-Procedures
The aim of this study was to compare perioperative outcome following coronary revascularization using either a minimized extracorporeal circuit (Mini-HLM) or off-pump technique (OPCAB).
Is it Possible to Further Improve the Function of Pulmonary Grafts by Extending the Duration of Lung Reconditioning Using Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion?
In the present study, we investigated whether the pulmonary graft could be further improved by extending the duration of EVLP.
Does Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization Reduce Mortality in Re-Operative Coronary Artery Surgery? A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Off-pump techniques may reduce early mortality in selected patients undergoing re-operative CABG; however, this does not persist into mid-term follow-up.
The Thoratec® CentriMag® for Pediatric Right Ventricular Failure
We describe the successful use of the Thoratec® CentriMag® in a pediatric patient posttransplantation with acute right ventricular failure.
Brachial Arterial Temperature as an Indicator of Core Temperature: Proof of Concept and Potential Applications
There is potential for heat loss and hypothermia during anesthesia and also for hyperthermia if heat conservation and active warming measures are not accurately titrated.
The Effects of Pressure on Gases in Solution: Possible Insights to Improve Microbubble Filtration for Extracorporeal Circulation
Improvements in micropore arterial line filter designs used for extracorporeal circulation are still needed because microbubbles larger than the rated pore sizes are being detected beyond the filter outlet.
Has the New USP Assay for Heparin Affected Dosage for Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
A retrospective study was conducted to determine the heparin dose administered and the corresponding effect on patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass.