Identifying Prognostic Criteria for Survival after Resuscitation Assisted by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The objective for this study was to assess the clinical outcomes of children after ECMO cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) and to determine pre-ECPR prognostic factors for survival to guide its indication.
ECMO: Improving our Results by Chasing the Rabbits
With the support of experts from USA, Europe and Canada the results in Latin America ELSO'S centers are improving by following its guidelines for training, and using a standard educational process.
The Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Mechanisms and Perspective Therapeutic Approaches
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe lung inflammatory disorder with a 30-50% mortality. Sepsis and pneumonia are the leading causes of ARDS.
Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Transplantation
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an outcome that represents a significant increase in morbidity and mortality rates; however, limited information exists about the incidence of AKI after cardiac transplantation.
Treatment of a Refractory Skin Ulcer Using Punch Graft and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma
Combining platelet-rich plasma and skin graft enhances the efficacy of treating chronic diabetic wounds by enhancing healing rate and decreasing recurrence rate.
Early Transcatheter Valve Dysfunction after Transapical Mitral Valve-In-Valve Implantation
This article reports on the first case of thrombotic transcatheter mitral valve dysfunction which occurred on oral anticoagulation with Coumadin in combination with antiplatelet therapy.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Today and Tomorrow
This review aims to summarise the available clinical evidence of transcatheter aortic valve treatment during the last 13 years and to provide a glimpse of future technologies.
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Arthroscopic Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair: A Clinical Study with 12-Month Follow-Up
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of platelet-rich plasma on arthroscopic double-row rotator cuff repair.
Safety and Efficacy of Prothrombin Complex Concentrate as First-Line Treatment in Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery
Bleeding after cardiac surgery requiring surgical reexploration and blood component transfusion is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Although prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) has been used satisfactorily in bleeding disorders, studies on its efficacy and safety after cardiopulmonary bypass are limited.
Mitral and Aortic Regurgitation Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
The objective of the paper was to analyse the impact of post procedural mitral regurgitation (MR), in an interaction with aortic regurgitation (AR), on mortality following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
The Beneficial Effects of TAVI in Mitral Insufficiency
Aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, clinical meaning and modifications of mitral regurgitation (MR) in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
First-in-Man Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Ring Implantation with a Repositionable and Retrievable Aortic Valve Prosthesis
The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the fully repositionable and retrievable Direct Flow Medical (DFM) valve for the treatment of mitral annuloplasty failure.