The Cath Lab of the Future (EP Video)
Dr. Alan Heldman discusses the future for cath lab technology and using stem cells to repair damaged myocardium (40:28 minutes).
Cardiac Surgery in the Jehovah’s Witness Patient. A Team Approach (EP Video)
Dr. David D’Alessandro discusses strategies for cardiac surgery with Jehovah’s Witness patients (42:05 minutes).
Minimally Invasive Mitral & Tricuspid Valve Surgery: Cannulation Selection & Perfusion Conduct (EP Video)
Dr. Paul DiGiorgi discusses his best tips and tricks with cannulation for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (32:43 minutes).
Advanced Blood Management in Total Joint Arthroplasty (EP Video)
Dr. Doug G. Nuelle discusses his approach to advanced blood management in total knee arthroplasty (43:55 minutes).
Diagnosis & Treatment of Ventricular Assist Device: Pump Thrombosis (EP Video)
Dr. Christiano Caldeira discusses the diagnosis and treatment for patients with severe heart failure (39:44 minutes).
Mechanical Assist of the Left Ventricle: Managing IABP & Other Assist Devices (EP Video)
Kacey Dee discusses management of the failing left ventricle with IABP therapy and other devices (15:38 minutes).
Addition By Subtraction: Improving Patient Care By Reducing Risks, Complications, & Costs (EP Video)
Tobin Timmons provides a general overview of TEG and its role in the hospital setting (9:09 minutes).
The Role of the Perfusionist in Blood Conservation (EP Video)
John Rivera discusses the role of the perfusionist in blood conservation (42:46 minutes).
The Role of the Perfusionist in Blood Conservation (EP Video)
John Rivera discusses the role of the perfusionist in blood conservation (42:46 minutes).
Early-Invasive Strategies for the Management of Coronary Heart Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease: Is Acute Kidney Injury a Consideration?
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are less likely to receive early-invasive management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The purpose of this article is to review the risks and outcomes of early-invasive versus conservative strategies, and to consider how contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) should factor in treatment decisions for people with CKD.
Bedside Tool for Predicting the Risk of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery: The POAF Score
Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains the most common complication after cardiac surgery. The present study aim was to derive an effective bedside tool to predict postoperative AF and its related complications.
Pediatric Heart Transplantation (EP Video)
Kathy Spitzer provides a general overview of pediatric heart transplantation (29:54).