Cardiac Myxoma in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review
A comprehensive search of the literature of cardiac myxoma in pregnancy was conducted and 44 articles with 51 patients were included in the present review.
Generational Diversity in Perfusion: Beyond the Stereotypes Towards an Enlightened Workplace (EP Video)
Managing diversity means minimizing the challenges or barriers to a productive and diverse workforce. The more effective hospitals and staffing companies are at supporting diversity and inclusion, the more engagement perfusionists will experience in teams (55:08 minutes).
Evidence for why Inadequate Cerebral Blood Flow is a Cause of Cerebral Injury in even the Most “Routine” Cardiac Surgery, and why NIRS is Your Real-Time Friend to Optimize Brain Perfusion (EP Video)
This presentation reviews the epidemiology of neuro injury following CABG, and shows how NIRS is a valuable real-time tool to help resolve inadequacies in cerebral perfusion (14:16 minutes).
Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress and Myocardial Protection During Open-Heart Surgery
In this article, we discuss the "deleterious" effects of the oxidative stress of the extracorporeal circulation and the up-to-date theories of "ideal'' myocardial protection.
What is the Value of Topical Cooling as an Adjunct to Myocardial Protection
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'What is the value of topical cooling as an adjunct to myocardial protection?'
Clinical Outcomes of Intermittent Antegrade Warm Versus Cold Blood Cardioplegia
The objective of this study was to compare clinical outcome in patients undergoing conventional coronary artery bypass graft surgery who received intermittent antegrade warm blood cardioplegia or intermittent antegrade cold blood cardioplegia for myocardial protection.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment With Physical Therapy in Chronic Partial Supraspinatus Tears
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP injection in partial supraspinatus tears by comparing with physical therapy (PT).
Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown remarkable beneficial effects without any major adverse reactions in the treatment of androgenic alopecia. The growth factors in activated autologous PRP induce the proliferation of dermal papilla cells.
Successful Use of Therapeutic Hypothermia in a Pregnant Patient
Pregnant women are not immune to cardiac arrest, and the treatment of such patients can be difficult. Pregnancy is a relative contraindication to the use of therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest.
Coronary Artery Problems Late After Arterial Switch Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries
The incidence of late coronary artery abnormalities after arterial switch operation (ASO) for d-loop transposition of the great arteries may be underestimated.
Effects of Single Antegrade Hot Shot in Comparison with No Hot Shot Administration During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of single antegrade hot shot terminal warm blood cardioplegia (TWBC) on patients who had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning and Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery
We conducted a multicenter, sham-controlled trial involving adults at increased surgical risk who were undergoing on-pump CABG (with or without valve surgery) with blood cardioplegia.