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.
Current Practice for Pulmonary Hypertension
This study investigated the current practice of pulmonary hypertension including current epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment.
Evidence-Based Medicine and Myocardial Protection – Where Is The Evidence
The goal of this analysis is to describe current practices in cardioplegia and to point out the lack of quality human research and subsequent publications that prevent best practices from being utilized.
Statins for All
Recent guidelines for cholesterol management proposed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) recommended statin therapy for most men in their 60s and most women in their 70s.
Acupoint Application in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris: Study Protocol of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
We designed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Acupoint application (AP) in the treatment of chronic stable angina pectoris (CSAP).
Dietary Protein Intake and Coronary Heart Disease in a Large Community Based Cohor: Results from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study
We studied the association of protein type and major dietary protein sources and risk for incident CHD in 12,066 middle-aged adults (aged 45-64 at baseline, 1987-1989) from four U.S. communities enrolled in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study who were free of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease at baseline.
Adult ECMO and TEG (EP Video)
Dr. Greg Schears from the Mayo Clinical discusses ECMO and TEG (47:29 minutes).
Centrimag and Cardiopulmonary Support (EP Video)
Dr. Enrique Gongora discusses the use of the Centrimag for Cardiopulmonary Support (29:24 minutes).
Centrimag and Cardiopulmonary Support (EP Video)
Dr. Enrique Gongora discusses the use of the Centrimag for Cardiopulmonary Support (29:24 minutes).
Adult ECMO and TEG (EP Video)
Dr. Greg Schears from the Mayo Clinical discusses ECMO and TEG (47:29 minutes).
Agglutinins and Cardiac Surgery: A Web Based Survey of Cardiac Anaesthetic Practice; Questions Raised and Possible Solutions
Cardiac surgery involves cardiopulmonary bypass during which the core temperature is generally lowered to hypothermic levels.Because of the absence of hospital policies and of clear UK guidelines that explain how to manage such cases, we decided to conduct a web-based survey regarding standard anaesthesia practice in patients with both cold and warm autoantibodies presenting for cardiac surgery.
Dual Versus Single Anti-platelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Although dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with clopidogrel and aspirin is a widely accepted strategy in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), this approach is not evidence based. We therefore sought to systematically review the currentevidence for this practice in terms of 30-day outcome looking at stroke, MI, bleeding, and death.