Retrograde Femoral Arterial Perfusion and Stroke Risk during Mminimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Is There Cause for Concern?
Recent data have suggested that retrograde arterial perfusion (RAP) during minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) is associated with a higher stroke rate than sternotomy approaches.
Variability in Anticoagulation Management of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An International Survey
The objective of this study was to determine current practices of anticoagulation in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Antithrombin III Administration in Neonates with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia During the First Three Days of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We evaluated the effect of Antithrombin III (ATIII) on blood product requirement in neonates receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
State of the Art: Strategies for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Respiratory Failure
This manuscript provides an overview of current techniques for treating respiratory ECMO patients.
Current Clinical Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
In this article, we discuss the clinical approach and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) from the perspective of a single US-based academic institution.
Meta-Analysis of Predictors of All-Cause Mortality After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
The aim of this study was to identify predictors of 30-day and midterm mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
The Impact of Anaemia and Intravenous Iron Replacement Therapy on Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery
On the basis of currently available evidence, the effect of perioperative administration of IV iron to cardiac surgery patients, alone or in combination with erythropoietin, remains unproven.
Prevalence of Preoperative Anaemia in Patients having First-Time Cardiac Surgery and its Impact on Clinical Outcome. A Retrospective Observational Study.
The prevalence of anaemia is increasing globally.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis Who are at High Risk for Surgical Complications: Summary Assessment of the California Technology Assessment Forum
The California Technology Assessment Forum is dedicated to assessment and public reporting of syntheses of available data on medical technologies. In this assessment, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was evaluated for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) who are at high risk for complications.
Pediatric Extracorporeal Life Support in Specialized Situations
The purpose of this review was to provide a systematic review of the literature regarding the use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in various specialized conditions, as part of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society/Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Joint Statement on Mechanical Circulatory Support.
Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: A Review of New Strategies for the Practicing Hospitalist
This review focuses on emerging evidence regarding strategies for mechanical ventilation in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.
Should Eligibility for Heart Transplantation be a Requirement for Left Ventricular Assist Device Use? Recommendations Based on a Systematic Review
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are used in chronic end-stage heart failure as "bridge to transplantation" (BTT) and, more recently, for transplant-ineligible patients as "destination therapy" (DT). We reviewed the evidence on clinical effects and cost-effectiveness of 2 types of continuous-flow LVADs (HeartMate II [HM II] and HeartWare), for BTT and DT patients.