Thrombosis of the Ascending Aorta During Mechanical Circulatory Support in a Patient with Cardiogenic Shock
We present the case of a patient who developed cardiogenic shock after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and was supported with intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and the Levitronix CentriMag short-term mechanical circulatory support.
A Modified Technique for Implantation of the HeartWare™ Left Ventricular Assist Device When Using Bivalirudin Anticoagulation in Patients with Acute Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
We report here a modified surgical strategy for the implantation of the HeartWare™ left ventricular assist device, which avoids prolonged disconnection of the blood-filled device from the systemic blood flow, so that bivalirudin can be safely used as anticoagulant.
Extracorporeal Life Support Bridge to Ventricular Assist Device: The Double Bridge Strategy
In patients requiring left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support, it can be difficult to ascertain suitability for long-term mechanical support with LVAD and eventual transplantation.
ECMO as a Bridge to Decision: Recovery, VAD, or Heart Transplantation
A cohort of 124 consecutive patients received ECMO for refractory cardiogenic shock in our institution.
Coagulation Management in Patients Undergoing Mechanical Circulatory Support
The need for anticoagulation and anti-platelet therapy varies widely between different pulsatile and non-pulsatile ventricular-assist devices (VADs) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems.
Evaluation of Patient Safety Culture: A Survey of Clinicians in a Cardiovascular Operating Room
The aim of this study was to understand the perceived safety culture and attitudes of caregivers in a large cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) in a mid-Atlantic state where more than 1500 procedures are performed annually to include ventricular assist device placement and heart and lung transplantations.
Does Incorporation of Thromboelastography Improve Bleeding Prediction Following Adult Cardiac Surgery
We investigated whether the addition of thromboelastography (TEG) parameters to a clinically based bleeding model would improve the predictability of postoperative bleeding.
Point of Care and Factor Concentrate-Based Coagulation Algorithms
The use of point of care (POC) devices integrated in algorithms is one of the important mechanisms to limit blood product exposure.
Extracorporeal Life Support Bridge to Ventricular Assist Device: The Double Bridge Strategy
In patients requiring left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support, it can be difficult to ascertain suitability for long-term mechanical support with LVAD and eventual transplantation.
Femoral Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Life Support with Minimal or No Heparin
Recent technological advances in cardiopulmonary bypass circuits achieving surface bonding with heparin have permitted prolonged extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in experimental studies without the use of systemic anticoagulation.
The Requirement of Extracorporeal Circulation System for Transluminal Aortic Valve Replacement: Do We Really Need It in the Catheterization Laboratory
This review contains an analysis of all major randomized trials and registries on the number and cause of TAVR procedures that ended up in open-heart surgery and presents data to challenge the prerequisite of extracorporeal circulation system in the cath laboratory.
Maquet Medical Systems, Tiger Paw System II – May Cause Tears and Bleeding in Heart Tissue
The reason for recall is the incomplete closure of the TigerPaw System II may result in tissue tears and/or bleeding. The use of this recalled device may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death.