Should We Emergently Revascularize Occluded Coronaries for Cardiac Arrest?: Rapid-Response Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Intra-Arrest Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
This study investigated the efficacy of rapid-response ECMO and intra-arrest PCI in cardiac arrest patients who were unresponsive to conventional CPR complicated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
The Impact of Intra- and Postoperative Albumin Levels as a Biomarker of Delirium After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Results of an Exploratory Study
In this prospective study the frequency of delirium after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was determined.
Evaluation of Appropriate Serologic Testing for Suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Purpose The predictive value of clinical "4-T's" scoring in patient selection for serologic testing to confirm suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) was evaluated.
Ketamine as a Neuroprotective and Anti-Inflammatory Agent in Children Undergoing Surgery on Cardiopulmonary Bypass: a Pilot Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
We hypothesized that ketamine, via N-methyl D-aspartate receptor blockade and anti-inflammatory effects, would reduce central nervous system injury during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Cerebral Microbleeds After Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Children
We reviewed MRI scans for all vascular neurology consultations in children treated with ECMO at an academic medical center over a 5-year period.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation Trends for Pediatric Respiratory Failure and Central Nervous System Injury
Guidelines regarding arterial cannula site and cannula site-specific risks of central nervous system (CNS) injury for pediatric patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)support are lacking.
Transesophageal Echocardiography Guided Cannulation for Peripheral Cardiopulmonary Bypass During Robotic Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study was to evaluate TEE guided cannulation for peripheral CPB during robotic cardiac surgery.
First Experience with the Ultra Compact Mobile Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation System Cardiohelp in Interhospital Transport
In patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure extracorporeal assist devices are to support patients during resuscitation, for transportation, until organ recovery, and as bridge to further therapeutic modalities.
An Evaluation of Factors Affecting Activated Coagulation Time
All these observations suggest that failure to achieve an adequate ACT is, in general, not an indicator of AT deficiency but could be affected by high platelet counts and low hemoglobin levels.
Prolonged Heparin-Free Extra Corporeal 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.
Effect of Adenosine-Regulating Agent Acadesine on Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: The RED-CABG Randomized Controlled Trial
Ischemia/reperfusion injury remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Improved Perioperative Neurological Monitoring of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients Reduces the Incidence of Postoperative Delirium: the Haga Brain Care Strategy
Postoperative delirium is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after cardiovascular surgery.