Red Blood Cell Transfusion Volume and Mortality among Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Greater red blood cell transfusion volumes among patients supported with ECMO for non-cardiac indications are independently associated with an increase in odds of mortality.
Predictive Value of Perioperative Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Neurodevelopmental Outcomes after Cardiac Surgery in Infancy
The study objective was to expand on prior research examining intraoperative regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO(2)) measured by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) by evaluating the predictive value of perioperative NIRS monitoring for neurodevelopmental outcomes after infant cardiac surgery.
Clinical, Haemodynamic and EchoCardiographic Features of Early Cardiac Graft Dysfunction
The main cause of early death after heart transplantation (HTx) is so-called early primary or secondary graft failure (GF).
Review Article: Cerebral Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Adults: A Work in Progress
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has potential as a noninvasive brain monitor across a spectrum of disorders.
Update in the Management of Aortic Dissection
Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2013 Jan 10.
Technical Communication: Validation of a Stand-Alone Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System for Monitoring Cerebral Autoregulation during Cardiac Surgery
Individualizing arterial blood pressure (ABP) targets during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) based on cerebral blood flow (CBF) autoregulation monitoring may provide a more effective means for preventing cerebral hypoperfusion than the current standard of care.
Evaluation of the New Generation Dual-Lumen Catheter for Neonatal ECMO
The purpose of this study was to compare the newly designed dual-lumen venovenous catheter (VR13, OriGen Biomedical, Austin, TX) with the current dual-lumen catheter (VV12, OriGen Biomedical).
Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Improves Hemodynamic Responses After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Cardiac rehabilitation significantly improves functional capacity and some hemodynamic responses post coronary artery bypass grafting. Therefore, patients need to be referred to rehabilitation units.
In Vitro Clearance of Dexmedetomidine in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
An in vitro ECMO circuit was used to study the effects of both "new" and "old" membrane oxygenators on the clearance of dexmedetomidine over the course of 24 hours.
Does Anemia Impact Hospital Readmissions after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
We conducted a single-center retrospective study of 2102 patients who had CABG in Ontario to determine whether anemia at hospital discharge was associated with increased 30-day hospital readmissions, readmission secondary to cardiac disease, and 30-day mortality using administrative data.
Considerations on Afterload Management for Patients with Centrifugal Ventricular Assist Devices
This case report illustrates the challenges in managing patients with centrifugal ventricular assist devices (VADs).
Does the Method of Heart Transplantation Affect Left Ventricular Filling?
To assess left ventricular (LV) filling in patients undergoing OHT using the classical (biatrial) versus bicaval approach.