Is pH-Stat or Alpha-Stat the Best Technique to Follow in Patients Undergoing Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether pH-stat or alpha-stat is the best technique to follow in patients undergoing deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.
Perfusion Down Under (EP Video)
Nathan Ibbott discusses perfusion "Down Under" and explains roller pumps do not spin the opposite direction. (38:38 minutes)
Perfusion Down Under (EP Video)
Nathan Ibbott discusses perfusion "Down Under" and explains roller pumps do not spin the opposite direction. (38:38 minutes)
Does Magnesium-Supplemented Cardioplegia Reduce Cardiac Injury? A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of magnesium-supplemented cardioplegia versus an inactive (placebo) control cardioplegia on reducing cardiac injury after cardiac arrest surgery, as found by randomized, controlled trials.
Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion: The Next Wave (EP Video)
Courtney Peterson discusses the prospects of Ex-Vivo lung perfusion (21:38 minutes).
Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion: The Next Wave (EP Video)
Courtney Peterson discusses the prospects of Ex-Vivo lung perfusion (21:38 minutes).
Cardioplegia at Subnormothermia Facilitates Rapid Functional Resuscitation of Hearts Preserved in SOMAH for Transplants
Studies using novel organ preservative solution SOMAH, suggest that hearts are optimally 'preserved' at subnormothermic temperature of 21 ° C.
Perfusion Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Michael Halkos discusses perfusion strategies during minimally invasive surgery (30:58 minutes).
Perfusion Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Michael Halkos discusses perfusion strategies during minimally invasive surgery (30:58 minutes).
Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support to Treat Suspected Venous Air Embolism with Cardiac Arrest during Open Eye Surgery: A Case Report
We report a case of possible venous air embolism (VAE) during trans pars plana vitrectomy
A Novel Software Program for Detection of Potential Air Emboli during Cardiac Surgery
Our objective was to develop software that can automatically detect and quantify air bubbles within the ascending aorta and/or cardiac chambers during cardiac surgery in real time.
An Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Hydrogel Compound Restores Left Ventricular Structure, Function and Ameliorates Adverse Remodeling in a Minimally Invasive Large Animal Myocardial Restoration Model
A combination of PRP, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory factors with intramyocardial injection of hydrogel has the potential to structurally and functionally improve the injured heart muscle