Evidence-Based Medicine and Myocardial Protection – Where Is The Evidence
The goal of this analysis is to describe current practices in cardioplegia and to point out the lack of quality human research and subsequent publications that prevent best practices from being utilized.
Acupoint Application in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris: Study Protocol of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
We designed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Acupoint application (AP) in the treatment of chronic stable angina pectoris (CSAP).
Dietary Protein Intake and Coronary Heart Disease in a Large Community Based Cohor: Results from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study
We studied the association of protein type and major dietary protein sources and risk for incident CHD in 12,066 middle-aged adults (aged 45-64 at baseline, 1987-1989) from four U.S. communities enrolled in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study who were free of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease at baseline.
Centrimag and Cardiopulmonary Support (EP Video)
Dr. Enrique Gongora discusses the use of the Centrimag for Cardiopulmonary Support (29:24 minutes).
Centrimag and Cardiopulmonary Support (EP Video)
Dr. Enrique Gongora discusses the use of the Centrimag for Cardiopulmonary Support (29:24 minutes).
Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Evidence From International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection
The purpose of this study was to investigate predictors for mortality among patients presenting with acute type B aortic dissection (ABAD) and to create a predictive model to estimate individual risk of in-hospital mortality using the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD).
Dual Versus Single Anti-platelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Although dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with clopidogrel and aspirin is a widely accepted strategy in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), this approach is not evidence based. We therefore sought to systematically review the currentevidence for this practice in terms of 30-day outcome looking at stroke, MI, bleeding, and death.
FOCUS: The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists’ Initiative to Improve Quality and Safety in the Cardiovascular Operating Room
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) introduced the FOCUS initiative (Flawless Operative Cardiovascular Unified Systems) in 2005 in response to the need for a rigorous scientific approach to improve quality and safety in the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR).
Agglutinins and Cardiac Surgery: A Web Based Survey of Cardiac Anaesthetic Practice; Questions Raised and Possible Solutions
Cardiac surgery involves cardiopulmonary bypass during which the core temperature is generally lowered to hypothermic levels.Because of the absence of hospital policies and of clear UK guidelines that explain how to manage such cases, we decided to conduct a web-based survey regarding standard anaesthesia practice in patients with both cold and warm autoantibodies presenting for cardiac surgery.
Safety and Efficacy of Implementing a Multidisciplinary Heart Team Approach for Revascularization in Patients With Complex Coronary Artery Disease: An Observational Cohort Pilot Study
Since the advent of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, the multidisciplinary heart team (MHT) approach has rapidly become the standard of care for patients undergoing the procedure.
Comparison of Four Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Devices Shows That They are only Suitable for Monitoring Cerebral Oxygenation Trends in Preterm Infants
the industry cannot agree on uniform and reproducible standards.
National Trends in the Utilization of Short-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support: Incidence, Outcomes, and Cost Analysis
The purpose of this study was to characterize the demographics, treatment practices, survival rates, and cost of short-term MCS