Changing the Discussion about On-Pump Versus Off-Pump CABG
The performance of coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) without the use of the heart–lung machine (pump) was introduced to avoid the damaging effects of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Clinical Practice Guidelines– Anticoagulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
It is hoped that this guideline will serve as a resource and will stimulate investigators to conduct more research and expand upon the evidence base on the topic of anticoagulation for CPB.
Methylene Blue for Postcardiopulmonary Bypass Vasoplegic Syndrome: A Cohort Study
We sought to determine whether Methylene blue (MB) improved blood pressure in postcardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) vasoplegic syndrome (VS) in a complex cardiac surgery population. Furthermore, to determine variables that predicted response to MB.
Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Review of a Revolutionary Technology
Ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) is widely expanding technology to assess and prepare the lungs who are considered marginal for transplantation.
Sex Differences in the Utilization and Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis
Studies assessing the differential impact of sex on outcomes of aortic valve replacement (AVR) yielded conflicting results. We sought to investigate sex-related differences in AVR utilization, patient risk profile, and in-hospital outcomes using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample.
Risk Factors of On-Pump Conversion during Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) procedures can avoid the complications of an on-pump bypass. However, some cases unexpectedly require conversion to cardiopulmonary bypass during OPCABG.