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.
Aortic Valve Replacement through the Upper Ministernotomy. Preliminary Experience with Modified Technique
We have introduced a new method for central cannulation that reduces the length of surgical incision for the aortic valve replacement through upper mini-sternotomy.
Two Approaches for Repeat Cardiac Surgery
We analyzed our institutional experience to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the approach methods for cardiac re-operations.
Aortic Valve Replacement in a Porcelain Aorta using Endo Balloon Occlusion
We describe a technique in which we maintain systemic perfusion via bilateral axillary artery perfusion in conjunction with endoaortic balloon occlusion, and limit the circulatory arrest time.
A Novel Low-Fidelity Simulator for both Mitral Valve and Tricuspid Valve Surgery: The Surgical Skills Trainer for Classic Open- and Minimally Invasive Techniques
The purpose of this study was to develop a low-fidelity, low-cost, reusable and portable simulation device, which could provide training in nearly the full range of mitral valve surgery techniques, in both the classic, open approach as well as the minimally invasive approach.
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Valvular Heart Disease
Minimally invasive valve surgery (MIVS) refers to alternative surgical techniques, which avoid the trans-sternal approach.
Outcomes of Axillary Artery Side Graft Cannulation for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
To determine the safety, efficacy, and frequency of side graft axillary artery cannulation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support and compare it with other cannulation techniques.