Comparison of Three Commercially Available Softwares for Measuring Left Ventricular Perfusion and Function by Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.
The three softwares, Quantitative Perfusion SPECT (QPS), Emory Cardiac Toolbox, and 4 Dimension-Myocardial SPECT (4DM) are widely used with myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) to determine perfusion defect size (PDS) and left ventricular (LV) function.
Efficacy of Combination Treatment with Intracoronary Abciximab and Aspiration Thrombectomy on Myocardial Perfusion in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Coronary Stenting
We aimed to investigate whether combination therapy using intracoronary (IC) abciximab and aspiration thrombectomy (AT) enhancesmyocardial perfusion compared to each treatment alone in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
A Need for Speed? Bypass Time and Outcomes after Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement Surger
CPB time remains a significant factor determining mediastinal blood loss,
Foam Formation and Acute Air Emboli with the Maquet Paediatric Quadrox I: A Word of Caution
We report 3 cases of significant foam formation in the venous reservoir
The “Tube-In-Tube” Circuit: A New Method for Delivering Cold Blood Cardioplegia in Neonates and Small Infants
The tube-in-tube circuit proved to be an effective strategy for low-flow cardioplegia delivery
Overcoming Challenges in the Management of Critical Events During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Critical events during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can challenge the most experienced perfusionists
Disturbance in Venous Outflow from the Cerebral Circulation Intensifies the Release of Blood-Brain Barrier Injury Biomarkers in Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Disturbances in venous outflow from the cerebral circulation may result in brain injury.
Experience with Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) is a nondextran iron preparation recently approved in the United States for intravenous treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adult patients with intolerance or unsatisfactory response to oral iron or with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease.
A Multicenter, Randomized, Active-Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia
We evaluated FCM versus oral iron in IDA patients.
Health Care-Associated Infection after Red Blood Cell Transfusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Among hospitalized patients, a restrictive RBC transfusion strategy was associated with a reduced risk of health care-associated infection
The Management of Cerebral Oximetry During Cardiopulmonary Bypass as a Standard of Care for Cerebral Protection (EP Video)
Allyson Aquino discusses the merits of cerebral oximetry as a standard-of-care for cardiopulmonary bypass (15:33 minutes).
ABO Incompatible Heart Transplants (EP Video)
Molly Hageman discusses ABO incompatible heart transplantation in her scholarship presentation (15:36 minutes).