Thromboelastometry Overestimates the Need for Hemostatic Agents (EP Video)
Arndt Kiessling discusses the use of TEG and how it may overestimate the need for hemostatic agents (15:31 minutes).
AmSECT’s Strategic Plan 2014-2016 (EP Video)
New AmSECT president Jeffrey Riley present his strategic plan for AmSECT (29:626 Minutes).
ECMO Simulation Program with Orpheus Perfusion Simulator: A Royal Perth Hospital Experience (EP Video)
Viji Vincent discusses the prospects of ECMO simulation with Orpheus (14:24 minutes).
Effect Of New Heparin Potency On Activated Clotting Time During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Review (EP Video)
Kiley Thompson discusses the effect of new heparin potency on ACT times (12:31 minutes).
Successful Bridge to Transplant Using the Pediatric VAD – Berlin Heart EXCOR (EP Video)
Brandon Livingston discusses a successful bridge to transplant with the Berlin Heart EXCOR (11:31 minutes).
Myocardial Protection with Prophylactic Oral Metoprolol During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: Evaluation by Troponin I
This study determined if oral administration of prophylactic metoprolol reduces the release of cardiac troponin I in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting, not complicated by new Q waves.
Heme Oxygenase-1 Induction Improves Cardiac Function following Myocardial Ischemia by Reducing Oxidative Stress
We aimed to investigate theprotection and the mechanisms of HO-1 induction in cardiomyocytes subjected to hypoxia and in diabetic mice subjected to LAD ligation.
Cold Blood Versus Crystalloid Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies
The purpose of this article was to systematically review randomized controlled trials in which cold blood cardioplegia was compared with cold crystalloid cardioplegia for cardiac surgery.
Comparison of Haemodynamics and Myocardial Injury Markers Under Desflurane vs. Proposal Anesthesia for Off-Pump Coronary Surgery. A Prospective Randomised Trial
Our study hypothesis was that desflurane-fentanyl anaesthesia could decrease myocardial injury markers and improve haemodynamics compared to propofol-fentanyl in patients undergoing off-pump coronary surgery.
The Proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration
The proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration is available for public comment from February 28, 2014 until April 29, 2014. A summary of significant changes is provided to facilitate review of the proposed Standards.
The Proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration
The proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration is available for public comment from February 28, 2014 until April 29, 2014. A summary of significant changes is provided to facilitate review of the proposed Standards.
PRP in Cosmetic Surgery (EP Video)
Dr. Manuel Pena discusses his long-term use of PRP in cosmetic surgery (39:22 minutes).