Use of the Impella 2.5 Microaxial Pump for Right Ventricular Support after Insertion of Heartmate II Left Ventricular Assist Device
We describe the use of the Impella as a right ventricular support device
Fresh and Citrated Whole-Blood Specimens can Produce Different Thromboelastography Results in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
In some patients on ECMO, use of samples collected in sodium citrate tubes for TEG analysis results in significant artifacts, which could lead to heparin overdosing in these patients.
Robotics in Cardiac Surgery: Past, Present, and Future
The history and evolution of these procedures, as well as the present status and future directions of robotic cardiac surgery, are presented in this review.
Less Invasive Surgical and Perfusion Technique for Implantation of the Jarvik 2000 Left Ventricular Assist Device
Left ventricular assist device implantation might require extensive surgical incision and use of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Pediatric Mechanical Support with an External Cardiac Compression Device
The PediBooster external cardiac compression device is a minimally invasive, non-blood contacting Biventricular Assist Device (BiVAD) intended for pediatric use.
Direct Thrombolytic Therapy for Thrombosis of a Centrifugal Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device
In patients receiving left ventricular assistance for end-stage heart failure, pump-related thrombosis is a potentially fatal complication that may manifest as hemolysis and abnormally high pump power consumption.
Thrombolysis for Suspected Intrapump Thrombosis in Patients with Continuous Flow Centrifugal Left Ventricular Assist Device
We report the risk factors and nonsurgical management and outcomes of five patients implanted with continuous flow centrifugal left ventricular assist devices who displayed clinical, hemodynamic, and laboratory features of intrapump thrombosis.
Optimal Endovascular Methods for Placement of Bicaval Dual-Lumen Cannulae for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We present our endovascular technique for Avalon bicaval cannula placement with fluoroscopic guidance to prevent inadvertent intracardiac placement.
Impella to Unload the Left Ventricle during Peripheral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We present our experience of the Impella 2.5 as an adjunct for left ventricular unloading during peripheral VA ECMO support
First Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric VAD Interhospital Transports of Nonambulatory Patients with the Ikus Stationary Driver
We report the first two cases of interhospital air and ground transport of nonambulatory or intubated pediatric (<13 kg) patients supported by Berlin Heart EXCOR pediatric VADs and Ikus stationary drivers.
The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Inducing Musculoskeletal Tissue Healing
The aim of this manuscript is to review current literature regarding the biology of PRP and the efficacy of using PRP to augment healing of tendon ligament and muscle injuries, as well as early osteoarthritis.
Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding the use of Ventricular Assist Devices in Supporting Patients with End-Stage Organ Dysfunction
In this paper, we provide an introduction to ethical considerations related to the use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in end-stage organ failure,