ABO Incompatible Heart Transplants (EP Video)
Molly Hageman discusses ABO incompatible heart transplantation in her scholarship presentation (15:36 minutes).
Diagnosis & Treatment of Ventricular Assist Device: Pump Thrombosis (EP Video)
Dr. Christiano Caldeira discusses the diagnosis and treatment for patients with severe heart failure (39:44 minutes).
The Cath Lab of the Future (EP Video)
Dr. Alan Heldman discusses the future for cath lab technology and using stem cells to repair damaged myocardium (40:28 minutes).
The Cath Lab of the Future (EP Video)
Dr. Alan Heldman discusses the future for cath lab technology and using stem cells to repair damaged myocardium (40:28 minutes).
Minimally Invasive Mitral & Tricuspid Valve Surgery: Cannulation Selection & Perfusion Conduct (EP Video)
Dr. Paul DiGiorgi discusses his best tips and tricks with cannulation for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (32:43 minutes).
Cardiac Surgery in the Jehovah’s Witness Patient. A Team Approach (EP Video)
Dr. David D’Alessandro discusses strategies for cardiac surgery with Jehovah’s Witness patients (42:05 minutes).
The Heart: A Living Morphodynamic Model of the Univerese (EP Video)
Dr. Michael Black discusses treatment strategies for adults with congenital heart disease and the helical nature of the universe (46:10 minutes).
Early-Invasive Strategies for the Management of Coronary Heart Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease: Is Acute Kidney Injury a Consideration?
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are less likely to receive early-invasive management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The purpose of this article is to review the risks and outcomes of early-invasive versus conservative strategies, and to consider how contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) should factor in treatment decisions for people with CKD.
High Dose of N-Acetylcystein Prevents Acute Kidney Injury in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Myocardial Revascularization
The renoprotective effect of N-acetylcystein in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery is controversial.
Addition By Subtraction: Improving Patient Care By Reducing Risks, Complications, & Costs (EP Video)
Tobin Timmons provides a general overview of TEG and its role in the hospital setting (9:09 minutes).
Addition By Subtraction: Improving Patient Care By Reducing Risks, Complications, & Costs (EP Video)
Tobin Timmons provides a general overview of TEG and its role in the hospital setting (9:09 minutes).
Bedside Tool for Predicting the Risk of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery: The POAF Score
Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains the most common complication after cardiac surgery. The present study aim was to derive an effective bedside tool to predict postoperative AF and its related complications.