Hybrid Procedures: The Non Duel Between the Surgeons and the Interventionalist (EP Video)
Chen Chan presents case study of a patient with complex hypoplastic left heart syndrome treated by primary cardiac transplantation will be presented from in-utero findings and listing through immediate post-natal “hybrid” palliation with bilateral branch pulmonary arterial banding and ductal stent placement and finally primary transplantation (21:17 minutes).
Regional Oximetry: Clinical Evidence Update (EP Video)
Michael Boylan presents a case series comparing the clinical performance of different regional oximeters will be reviewed along with the findings from two systemic reviews of the current regional saturation literature (33:17 minutes).
Unusual Approaches to Usual Techniques in Extracorporeal Circulatory Support (EP Video)
Dr. Steven Bibevski discusses two cases where there were unusual approaches that employed (30:54 minutes).
Frozen Elephant Trunk (EP Video)
Dr. Thomas Beaver discusses his approach to the Frozen Elephant Trunk procedure (28:07 minutes).
What is a MAZE Operation? (EP Vieo)
Dr. Thomas Beaver explains the MAZE operation in great detail (20:37 minutes).
Xvivo Lung Preservation (EP Video)
Ex-vivo lung preservation (EVLP) provides an alternative to obtaining viable donor lungs (35:24 minutes).
ECMO Cannulation Sites: A Case Study (EP Video)
Heal Patel discusses veno-arterial ECMO, also known as VA-ECMO in which the femoral artery and vein are used for the cannulation site (15:22 minutes).
Myocardial Protection in 2015 (EP Video)
Richard Hayes focuses on the clinical , technical, and perfusion management aspects that these complex surgical pathology present, current strategies and techniques, and the data we have available to support our protection strategy choices (46:21 minutes).
A Perfusionist Abroad II: Pumping in Persia (EP Video)
Brian Forsberg introduces to the newly founded charity, Novick Cardiac Alliance along with a brief historical overview of Iran followed by a narrative of my recent trip to the capital city, Tehran (32:34 minutes).
Evidence for why Inadequate Cerebral Blood Flow is a Cause of Cerebral Injury in even the Most “Routine” Cardiac Surgery, and why NIRS is Your Real-Time Friend to Optimize Brain Perfusion (EP Video)
This presentation reviews the epidemiology of neuro injury following CABG, and shows how NIRS is a valuable real-time tool to help resolve inadequacies in cerebral perfusion (14:16 minutes).
Generational Diversity in Perfusion: Beyond the Stereotypes Towards an Enlightened Workplace (EP Video)
Managing diversity means minimizing the challenges or barriers to a productive and diverse workforce. The more effective hospitals and staffing companies are at supporting diversity and inclusion, the more engagement perfusionists will experience in teams (55:08 minutes).
Mini-Sternotomy and CPB: Are the Views Adequate: A Case Report (EP Video)
Many minimally invasive cardiac surgical techniques are increasing in popularity. Due to the increase in technology and available equipment, the future looks bright for many minimally invasive techniques (20:42 minutes).