Short-Term Independent Mortality Risk Factors in Patients with Cirrhosis Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
We conclude that central venous pressure could be a valuable predictor of short-term outcome in patients with cirrhosis undergoing cardiac surgery. The model for end-stage liver disease score is the best predictor of cirrhotic patients who are at high risk for cardiac surgery.
Transplantation of Engineered Heart Tissue as a Biological Cardiac Assist Device for Treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
The aim of this study was to characterize an alternative treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) using a novel cardiac biological assist device created from engineered heart tissue (EHT).
Gender Differences and Role of Pregnancy in the History of Post-Surgical Women Affected by Tetralogy of Fallot
The aim of this study was to describe gender differences in patients operated on for TOF and to define the impact of pregnancy in late post-surgical follow-up in women.
The Effect of Aortic Valve Replacement on Quality of Life in Symptomatic Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis
Although symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis have a high disease burden and guidelines recommend aortic valve replacement, many are treated conservatively. This study describes to what extent quality of life is changed by aortic valve replacement relative to conservative treatment.
A Review of Emergency Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Severe Poisoning by Cardiotoxic Drugs
This article will review current ECPB techniques and explore its growing role in the treatment of severely hemodynamically compromised poisoned patients.
Left Atrial Inflow and Outflow Obstruction as a Complication of Retrograde Approach for Chronic Total Occlusion: Report of a Case and Literature Review of Left Atrial Hematoma After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Retrograde recanalization of a chronic coronary total occlusion (CTO) has become an increasingly utilized method to increase success from percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major health problem that is extremely common and has a significant effect on cardiac surgical outcomes.
Postoperative Costs Associated With Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery With Extracorporeal Circulation: Role of Antithrombin Levels
To study the impact on postoperative costs of a patient's antithrombin levels associated with outcomes after cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation.
Prolonged Heparin-Free Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Multiple Injured Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Based on our experience, we recommend the use of heparin-free ECMO in multiple injured patients with pulmonary failure that is not successfully controlled by lung-protective ventilation even if severe TBI is present.
Acute Kidney Injury after Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
Incidence of AKI based on RIFLE criteria in patients undergoing congenital heart disease surgery is higher than previously reported.
Use of Axillary Cannulation for Simultaneous Endo-Occlusion and Antegrade Perfusion during Minimally Invasive Surgery
The right axillary artery is a suitable conduit for simultaneous endo-occlusion, antegrade flow, and antegrade cardioplegia delivery during mitral valve surgery.
Red Blood Cell Transfusions Worsen the Outcomes Even in Critically Ill Patients Undergoing a Restrictive Transfusion Strategy
This study aimed to evaluate epidemiology and outcomes among critically ill patients under a restrictive transfusion strategy.