Mechanical Circulatory Support in Acute Cardiogenic Shock
Percutaneous left ventricular assist devices such as TandemHeart® and Impella are easier to institute than ECMO and are better for hemodynamics compared with the IABP but also have not yet shown a mortality benefit.
The Use of an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Anticoagulation Laboratory Protocol Is Associated With Decreased Blood Product Use, Decreased Hemorrhagic Complications, and Increased Circuit Life
We performed a retrospective chart review to determine outcomes for patients placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation prior to and after the initiation of our anticoagulation laboratory protocol.
Twenty-Four Hour In-Hospital Congenital Cardiac Surgical Coverage Improves Perioperative ECMO Support Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of 24-hour in-hospital congenital cardiac surgical coverage (24-CCSC) on perioperative Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) outcomes in congenital heart surgery (CHS) patients.
Significance of Positive Mediastinal Cultures in Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgical Procedure Patients Undergoing Delayed Sternal Closure
Patients with positive mediastinal cultures obtained at DSC had a significantly higher rate of subsequent SSI
Double Bull’s Eye for Post-Operative Intravenous Iron in Patient Blood Management: Better Outcome and Cost-Effective
The results of this economic evaluation showed that iron-treated patients had a significantly lower allogeneic transfusion rate in comparison to control subjects
Cost of Post-Operative Intravenous Iron Therapy in Total Lower Limb Arthroplasty: A Retrospective, Matched Cohort Study
post-operative intravenous iron after total lower limb arthroplasty seems to be safe and is associated with reduced transfusion rates
The Impact of Vessel Clamps on Endothelial Integrity and Function of Saphenous Vein Grafts
The endothelial cells can be better preserved with short-term application of SVGs with metal clamps rather than plastic clamps.
Review Inflammation Guideline (EP Video)
David C. Fitzgerald discusses the best practices with inflammation management during CPB (20:20 minutes).
Review Inflammation Guideline (EP Video)
David C. Fitzgerald discusses the best practices with inflammation management during CPB (20:20 minutes).
Venous-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Refractory Cardiac Arrest: A Clinical Challenge
Guidelines stated that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may improve outcomes after refractory cardiac arrest (CA) in cases of cardiogenic shock and witnessed arrest, where there is an underlying circulatory disease amenable to immediate corrective intervention.
Totally Robotic Atrial Septal Defect Closure: 7-Year Single-Institution Experience and Follow-Up
This study reports on a large group of patients who underwent totally robotic atrial septal defect (ASD) repair on an arrested or beating heart at a single institution with a 7-year follow-up.
New HTK-N46B Cardioplegia Provides Superior Protection During Ischemia/Reperfusion in Failing Hearts
The aim of this paper was to improve operative outcome during open-heart surgery in patients with failing hearts, the composition of cardioplegic solutions has to be further optimized.