Fibrinogen Recovery and Changes in Fibrin-Based Clot Firmness after Cryoprecipitate Administration in Patients Undergoing Aortic Surgery Involving Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
Cryoprecipitate may be used to treat bleeding in cardiac surgery. Its effects on plasma fibrinogen and fibrin clotting in this setting are poorly defined.
Comparison Between Five-Year Mortality of Patients With and Without Red Blood Cell Transfusion after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction
This study evaluates the long-term impact on the prognosis of patients who received a RBC transfusion after PCI for the treatment of ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI).
Identification of Modifiable Risk Factors for Acute Kidney Injury after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in an Asian Population
We aimed to ascertain whether the lowest hematocrit during CPB, preoperative anemia, and intraoperative transfusion remained as independent modifiable risk factors associated with AKI in our prospective cohort of Asians.
Results of the Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Angiographic Patency Study
The Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patency Study prospectively evaluated angiographic graft patency 6 months after minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting.
Augmentation of Thrombin Generation in Neonates Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We compared recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) with three-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (3F-PCC) for the ability to augment thrombin generation (TG) in neonatal plasma after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Results of the Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Angiographic Patency Study
The Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patency Study prospectively evaluated angiographic graft patency 6 months after minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting.
Early Neurological Injury after Cardiac Surgery: Insights from a Single Centre Prospective Study
The aim of this study was to report the incidence of early neurological complications after heart surgery, to identify preoperative and procedural risk factors for these complications and to assess their influence on postoperative outcome.
IABP Trouble Shooting: High Risk Patients (EP Video)
Jenny McCarthy discusses the process of IABP troubleshooting for high risk patients (30:15 minutes).
IABP Trouble Shooting: High Risk Patients (EP Video)
Jenny McCarthy discusses the process of IABP troubleshooting for high risk patients (30:15 minutes).
TAVR Imaging and Troubleshooting Presentation II (EP Video)
Dr. Arvind Kapila discusses part 2 of his presentation series on TAVR imaging and troubleshooting (55:37 minutes).
TAVR Imaging and Troubleshooting Presentation II (EP Video)
Dr. Arvind Kapila discusses part 2 of his presentation series on TAVR imaging and troubleshooting (55:37 minutes).
The Heart: A Living Morphodynamic Model of the Universe (EP Video)
Dr. Michael Black discusses the anatomy and structure of the heart and how this relates to the physical properties of the Universe (59:39 minutes).