Cytokine Reduction in the Setting of an ARDS-Associated Inflammatory Response with Multiple Organ Failure
A 45-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with a small bowel obstruction due to torsion and was immediately scheduled for surgical intervention. At anesthesia induction, the patient aspirated and subsequently developed a severe SIRS with ARDS and multiple organ failure requiring the use of ECMO, CRRT, antibiotics, and low dose steroids
Transcatheter Closure of Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Defect: Where Are We
Since 1988, Transcatheter closure of post-myocardial infarction ventricular defect became an alternative treatment for anatomically suitable patients with high risk of surgical closure.
Newly Approved TAVR Valve Technology (EP Video)
Dr. Lee Lucas discusses the newly approved Sapien 3 and the CoreValve Evolut R (42:03 minutes).
Heart Failure in the Community Hospital (EP Video)
Dr. Neil Galindez discusses the trends in heart failure in the community hospital setting (28:22 minutes).
Use of Cormatrix for Tissue Regeneration in CV Surgery (EP Video)
CorMatrix ECM is FDA approved for Pericardial Reconstruction, Intracardiac and Vascular repair and is used in over 825 hospitals across the US, surpassing the 150,000 implant mark (22:48 minutes).
Beyond the TAVR: A Case Series (EP Video)
Jenna Cornibe discusses the current advances in percutaneous valve technology (09:48 minutes).
TAVR Procedure While on ECMO: A Case Study (EP Video)
Brent Thye presents a case report on a patient that had a TAVR procedure while on ECMO (14:32 minutes).
TAVR and Cardiopulmonary Bypass Support (EP Video)
Steve Tillman will presents brief history and basics of TAVR and the necessity of CPB support for all procedures (22:05 minutes).
Veno-Venous ECMO Support with Biventricular VAD Implantation (EP Video)
Mohammed discusses and pateint on veno-Venous ECMO support with biventricular VAD implantation (25:18 minutes).
Near Misses and Scary Possibilities (EP Video)
Dr. Lance Lester discusses is personal experiences with near misses and scary possibilities in surgery (56:00 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).
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).