Assessing Efficacy of CytoSorb Haemoadsorber for Prevention of Organ Dysfunction in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Infective Endocarditis: REMOVE-Protocol for Randomised Controlled Trial
The REMOVE study is an interventional randomised controlled multicenter trial with a group sequential (Pocock) design for assessing efficacy of CytoSorb in patients undergoing cardiac surgery for IE.
Pulsatile Versus Nonpulsatile Flow During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Extent of Hemolysis and Clinical Significance
We conclude that pulsatile CPB using roller pumps results in a greater extent of hemolysis. The clinical significance, however, is not yet known.
Platelet Count and Function during Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
In this review, we provide an overview of hemostatic alterations during ECMO, changes in platelet count and function, platelet monitoring techniques, bleeding risk, and future needs to best optimize patient management and care.
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement: Extracorporeal Circulation Optimization and Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation System Evolution
In this article, we describe our perfusion protocol in minimally invasive aortic valve replacement.
Nationwide system to centralize decisions around ECMO use for severe COVID-19 pneumonia in Japan (Special Correspondence)
We have collected a total of 26 patients with COVID-19 who required extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO).
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Treatment of Severe Pulmonary and Cardiac Compromise in COVID-19: Experience with 32 patients
These initial data may provide useful information to help define the best strategies to care for these challenging patients, and may also provide a framework for much-needed future research about the use of ECMO to treat patients with COVID-19.
Presenting Characteristics, Comorbidities, and Outcomes Among 5700 Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 in the New York City Area
This case series provides characteristics and early outcomes of sequentially hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 in the New York City area.
COVID-19 Respiratory Failure: Targeting Inflammation on VV-ECMO Support
We present the first successful case of VV-ECMO support to recovery of COVID-19 respiratory failure in North America.
Novel Percutaneous Dual-Lumen Cannula-Based Right Ventricular Assist Device Provides Effective Support for Refractory Right Ventricular Failure after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
The use of the Protek Duo as a percutaneous RVAD is a safe and feasible treatment for patients who develop acute right heart failure after LVAD implantation.
Intraoperative Optimization of Both Depth of Anesthesia and Cerebral Oxygenation in Elderly Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery—A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
This pilot trial demonstrates that noninvasive target-controlled depth of anesthesia monitoring is feasible. Cognitive function at 6 weeks showed no difference between the treatment and control groups; however, postoperative delirium was reduced in the intervention group.
A Comparison of the Arterial Blood Concentration of Isoflurane During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Between 2 Polypropylene Oxygenators
No significant difference in arterial blood concentration of isoflurane or BIS was found between the Inspire 8F (Sorin) and Affinity Fusion (Medtronic) oxygenators.