Impact of Different Creatinine Measurement Methods on Liver Transplant Allocation
The model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score is used in many countries to prioritize organ allocation for the majority of patients who require orthotopic liver transplantation. This score is calculated based on the following laboratory parameters: creatinine, bilirubin and the international normalized ratio (INR).
Rapid Prototyping Compliant Arterial Phantoms for In-Vitro Studies and Device Testing
This work aims to gather preliminary data on the distensibility of this material, in order to assess the feasibility of its use in the context of experimental cardiovascular modelling.
In-Hospital and Mid-Term Predictors of Mortality After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Data From the TAVI National Registry 2010-2011
The purpose of this study was to present the outcomes and predictors of mortality in patients enrolled between 2010 and 2011 in the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement National Registry.
Cardioplegia Round Table Discussion: 1:4 Blood Cardioplegia (EP Video)
Kelly Gustafson discusses her experience with 1:4 blood cardioplegia (2:19 minutes).
Creating Our Shared Future: Guiding Principles for Creating a National Pediatric Perfusion Database (EP Video)
Donald Likosky discusses the objectives and principles for creating a nation pediatric perfusion database (32:51 minutes).
AmSECT University (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the development a features of the new AmSECT University (39:26 minutes).
Current Status of High-fidelity Simulation (EP Video)
Edward Darling discusses the current status of high-fidelity simulation from the SUNY program (46:55 minutes).
Creating Our Shared Future: Guiding Principles for Creating a National Pediatric Perfusion Database (EP Video)
Donald Likosky discusses the objectives and principles for creating a nation pediatric perfusion database (32:51 minutes).
AmSECT University (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the development a features of the new AmSECT University (39:26 minutes).
Cardioplegia Round Table Discussion: 1:4 Blood Cardioplegia (EP Video)
Kelly Gustafson discusses her experience with 1:4 blood cardioplegia (2:19 minutes).
The Ross Procedure for Infants and Children (EP Video)
Dr. Ross M. Ungerleider fittingly discusses the Ross procedure for infants and children (44:33 minutes).
VADs: Then and Now (EP Video)
Vince Olshove discusses the evolution of ventricular assist devices (31:11 minutes).