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).
Surgical Treatment for Heart Failure (EP Video)
Dr. Christiano Caldiera discusses the surgical treatment options for end-stage heart failure (41:43 minutes).
Use of TEG with VADS (EP Video)
Jessica Bell discusses the use of TEG on VAD patients (24:28 minutes).
Angiovac Patient Series (EP Video)
Adam Beck discusses the clinical use of the AngioVac device (30:13 minutes).
Florida First: Syncardia TAH (EP Video)
Bert Buckman discusses the implantation of the first SynCardia total artificial heart at the University of Florida (15:34 minutes).
A Combined Ultrafiltration Strategy during Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study with Clinical Outcomes
To investigate the clinical effects of a combined ultrafiltration strategy on the surgical treatment of pediatric patients with congenital heart diseases.
Age Cutoff for the Loss of Survival Benefit from use of Radial Artery in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The use of the radial artery graft as a second conduit improves all-cause mortality in patients undergoing primary isolated CABG up to the age of 70 years.
Safety and Effects of Two Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategies in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
For patients with a non-cyanotic congenital heart defect undergoing elective cardiac surgery, a restrictive RBC transfusion policy (threshold of Hb 8.0 g/dl) during the entire perioperative period is safe, leads to a shorter hospital stay and is less expensive.
Human Albumin in Extracorporeal Prime: Effect on Platelet Function and Bleeding
Human albumin can passivate the synthetic surfaces of the extracorporeal circuit,
Transplantation of Bone Marrow‑Derived Endothelial Progenitor Cells Overexpressing Delta‑Like‑4 Enhances Functional Neovascularization in Ischemic Myocardium
In the current study, EPCs harvested from C57BL/6 mouse bone marrow were infected in vitro
Feasibility and Safety of Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Major Aortic Surgery
Our experience suggests that miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass is safe and feasible for use in major aortic cardiac surgery.