Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Moderate Risk Patients: Implications for Determination of Equipoise in the Transcatheter Era
To determine the contemporary outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in a moderate surgical risk population.
Clinicians’ Attitudes Regarding Withdrawal of Left Ventricular Assist Devices in Patients Approaching the End of Life
Opinions and level of comfort with LVAD withdrawal vary among clinicians.
Influence of Variations in Systemic Blood Flow and Pressure on Cerebral and Systemic Oxygen Saturation in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Patients
Moreover, phenylephrine administration was associated with a reduced cerebral and systemic oxygen saturation.
Intraoperative Magnesium Administration Does Not Improve Neurocognitive Function After Cardiac Surgery
Magnesium administered intravenously during cardiac surgery does not reduce postoperative cognitive dysfunction
Isolated High Lactate or Low Central Venous Oxygen Saturation After Cardiac Surgery and Association with Outcome
To determine if isolated abnormally low central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) or elevated lactate levels on admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) are associated with increased morbidity and length of stay (LOS) after cardiac surgery.
Anticoagulation for Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support
This review details all current monitoring methods and highlights how they can be used during pediatric mechanical circulatory support.
Safety Profile and Outcome of Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia in Patients following Cardiac Arrest: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
These results suggest that while it may result in some adverse events, MTH is generally safe in patients following cardiac arrest
The Haematocrit–An Important Factor causing Impaired Haemostasis in Patients with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Patients with CCHD and elevated haematocrit are hypocoagulable.
Effect of Haematocrit on Fibrin-Based Clot Firmness in the FIBTEM Test
We investigated the relationships between FIBTEM maximum clot firmness (MCF), whole blood fibrinogen concentration and plasma fibrinogen concentration
Rewarming for Accidental Hypothermia in an Urban Medical Center using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We report a case of severe hypothermia complicated by prolonged cardiac arrest successfully resuscitated using ECMO.
Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion with a Watchman Device Following Recurrent Stroke on Warfarin and Rivaroxaban in Patient with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
The optimal management of recurrent cardioembolic stroke in a patient on oral anticoagulation is controversial.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Can Provide Cardiopulmonary Support during Bronchoscopic Clearance of Airways after Sand Aspiration
In this case report of sand aspiration with acute pulmonary failure, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for respiratory support allowed more effective removal of sand particles by rigid bronchoscopy and lavage with less patient compromise.