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.
del Nido Versus Buckberg Cardioplegia in Adult Isolated Valve Surgery
del Nido solution is a non-glucose-based, single-dose cardioplegic solution with few data supporting its safety in adults. We hypothesized that it and Buckberg solution offer myocardial protection of equivalent safety for isolated adult valve surgery.
Intermittent Warm Blood Versus Cold Crystalloid Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of 12-Year Single-Center Experience
This study analyzes the efficacy in myocardial protection of two types of cardioplegia solutions, namely, blood and crystalloid cardioplegia, both given intermittently in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
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.
Clinical Results of Different Myocardial Protection Techniques in Aortic Stenosis
Hypertrophied myocardium is especially vulnerable to ischemic injury. This study aimed to compare the early and late clinical outcomes of three different methods of myocardial protection in patients with aortic stenosis.
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.
Effects of Antegrade Versus Integrated Blood Cardioplegia on Left Ventricular Function Evaluated by Echocardiographic Real-Time 3-Dimensional Speckle Tracking
The objective of this study was to evaluate left ventricular free wall and interventricular septal function by 2-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography and live/real-time 3-dimensional transthoracic speckle tracking echocardiography before and after on-pump cardiac surgery and to assess the effect of mode of cardioplegia delivery.
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.
Clinical Results of Different Myocardial Protection Techniques in Aortic Stenosis.
This study aimed to compare the early and late clinical outcomes of three different methods of myocardial protection in patients with aortic stenosis.
Management of Sickle Cell Disease: Summary of the 2014 Evidence-Based Report by Expert Panel Members
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a life-threatening genetic disorder affecting nearly 100,000 individuals in the United States and is associated with many acute and chronic complications requiring immediate medical attention.
Post-Bypass Dexmedetomidine Use and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of this retrospective investigation was to study the relationships among chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury (AKI), and potential benefits by post-bypass dexmedetomidine use in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Reversal of Heparin After Cardiac Surgery: Protamine Titration Using a Statistical Model
The objective of this study is to establish a statistical model for determination of protamine dose in conjunction with cardiopulmonary bypass.