Evolution of Technology, Establishment of Program, and Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The “SickKids” Experience
We sought to review the evolution in technology, importance of team development and training, and report our experience at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.
Evaluation of a New Device for the Intraoperative Assessment of Coronary Artery Bypasses Grafting
By measuring graft resistance and compliance, this new device is useful for evaluating graft performance during CABG.
Sternal Wound Care to Prevent Infections in Adult Cardiac Surgery Patients
It is imperative that every heart surgery program implements the best practice to prevent the detrimental effects of sternal wound infections.
Use of Extracorporeal Respiratory Support during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review
We describe the case of a 25 year-old woman at 27 weeks of gestation.
Compliant Model of a Coupled Sequential Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft: Effects of Vessel Wall Elasticity and Non-Newtonian Rheology on Blood Flow Regime and Hemodynamic Parameters Distribution
We have recently developed a novel design for coronary arterial bypass surgical grafting, consisting of coupled sequential side-to-side and end-to-side anastomoses.
In Vitro Testing of a Novel Blood Pump Designed for Temporary Extracorporeal Support
We studied a nonocclusive peristaltic pump (M-Pump) in two mock circulatory loops and compared the performance to a frequently used centrifugal pump and a modified prototype of the M-Pump (the BioVAD).
Fluid Overload in Infants Following Congenital Heart Surgery
Early postoperative fluid overload is associated with suboptimal outcomes in infants following cardiac surgery.
Transfusion of Older Stored Blood and Risk of Death: A Meta-Analysis
Based on available data, use of older stored blood is associated with a significantly increased risk of death.
Effect of Patient Education in the Management of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Our review had insufficient power to exclude clinically important effects of education on mortality and morbidity.
Patient-Specific Multiscale Modeling of Blood Flow for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
We observe that PV loops do not change significantly after CABG but that both coronary perfusion and local hemodynamic parameters near the anastomosis region change substantially.
Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This review summarizes available epidemiologic data and how they apply to our understanding of AKI pathophysiology during ECMO.
The Effects of Zero-Balance Ultrafiltration on Postoperative Recovery after Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The benefits of Z-BUF were not apparent, according to the report.