Fondaparinux as an Alternative Anticoagulant in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in the Patient with a Ventricular Assist Device
We present a patient who, after a heart transplant, and the need for a ventricular assist device, required anticoagulation. The patient developed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery and Coronary Angiography on the Same Day
Acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery is a multifactorial event; surgery on the same day of angiography significantly increases the risk of AKI, and limiting this practice results in a containment of the postoperative AKI incidence.
The New York Risk Score for In-Hospital and 30-Day Mortality for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
The risk score is a simple way of estimating short-term mortality that accurately predicts mortality in the year the model was developed as well as in the previous year. Perioperative complications and length of stay are also well predicted by the risk score.
Optimal Timing of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Acute Myocardial Infarction
We conducted a review of the literature to better understand the timing, scope, and risks of surgical coronary revascularization after an acute myocardial infarction.
Early Restoration of Atrial Contractility After New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization
Short-term anticoagulation may be sufficient for the prevention of thromboembolic events in patients who underwent off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting and experienced new-onset AF because right and left atrial contractility was restored early after sinus conversion.
Accounting for the Relationship Between Per Diem Cost and LOS When Estimating Hospitalization Costs
Hospitalization costs in clinical trials are typically derived by multiplying the length of stay (LOS) by an average per-diem (PD) cost from external sources. This paper describes how to model the relationship between PD cost and LOS using flexible statistical modelling techniques.
Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: Current Status and Prospects
Advancing robot technology has a possibility to markedly change general thoracic surgery.
Blood Transfusion During Heart Surgery. A Retrospective Nested Case-Control Study
In this cohort of patients, intraoperative transfusion might independently predict higher risk of early acute kidney damage, prolonged postoperative mechanical ventilation, and a need for haemodynamic support, and reduced short term survival (adjusted OR for mortality: 1.30; 95% CI: 1.19-1.42), and longer hospital stays (4 days longer).
Evaluating Essential Perfusion Skills – An Application of High Fidelity Simulation (EP Video)
Bruce Searles and Edward Darling present a practical application of high-fidelity simulation (103:25 minutes).
Bridging the Gap (EP Video)
Donald Likosky presents on bridging the gap in quality outcomes in cardiac surgery (22:17 minutes).
Centrifugal vs. Roller Pump: PRO (EP Video)
Kenneth Shann presents the positive side of centrifugal pump use in adult cardiac surgery (14:19 minutes).
Cerebral Oximetry in Adult Patients: CON (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald presents the negative side of cerebral oximetry use in adult patients (17:56 minutes).