Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Blood Transfusions in Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
The goal of this study was to compare operative mortality in propensity-matched cardiac surgery patients based on stratification of the preoperative HCT levels.
Left Ventricular Venting through the Right Subclavian Artery Access during Peripheral Extracorporeal Life Support
We report here a simple technique for LV venting by a cannula inserted through right subclavian artery and positioned in the left ventricle.
Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Mechanical versus Biologic Aortic Valve Prostheses in Older Patients: Results from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery National Database
Among patients undergoing aortic valve replacement, long-term mortality rates were similar for those who received bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves.
Expression of Inflammation in Myocardial Tissue of Rabbits: Comparison of Two Miniaturized Heart-Lung Machines
The majority of cases involving the surgical treatment of congenital heart disease require implementation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Increased Red Blood Cell Transfusions Are Associated with Worsening Outcomes in Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
We investigated the relationship between clinical outcomes and the amount of blood transfused both during and after heart transplantation.
Total Blood Volume of Asian Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery is far from that Predicted by Conventional Methods
We aimed to evaluate differences between calculation of TBV by Nadler's formula, a classic reference book method, and an established formula calculated by the authors.
Mitral Valve Reoperation under Ventricular Fibrillation Through Right Mini-Thoracotomy Using Three-Dimensional Videoscope
Mitral valve surgery under VF through right mini-thoracotomy can be an alternative procedure for reoperation after conventional various cardiothoracic surgeries.
Air Lock and Embolism upon Attempted Initiation of Cardiopulmonary Bypass While using Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage
A description of indications and potential complications of VAVD is presented.
Robotic Totally Endoscopic Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Procedure Development, Challenges, Results
Closed-chest totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB) is feasible using robotic technology.
Surgical Problems and Complex Procedures: Issues for Operative Time in Robotic Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This study evaluated the effect of extended operation times on the outcome of patients undergoing TECAB.
Perfusionist-facilitated Simulation Activities for ECMO Specialists and Physicians, Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Surgical Residents and CV Surgery Teams (EP Video)
Jeff Riley discusses simulation activities for the entire operating room team (24:48 minutes).
The Why and the How of Low Fidelity CPB Simulation: The Maine Medical Center Experience (EP Video)
Robert Groom discusses the implementation of low fidelity simulation at Maine Medical Center (22:51 minutes).