Factors Associated with Prolonged Recovery after the Arterial Switch Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries in Infants
This study aimed specifically to identify the predictors of prolonged recovery after the arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries in infants.
The Effects of Zero-Balance Ultrafiltration on Postoperative Recovery after Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The benefits of Z-BUF were not apparent, according to the report.
How we Provide Transfusion Support for Neonatal and Pediatric Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
In this article, we describe our protocol for transfusion support for ECMO and potential ECMO patients.
Patient-Specific Multiscale Modeling of Blood Flow for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
We observe that PV loops do not change significantly after CABG but that both coronary perfusion and local hemodynamic parameters near the anastomosis region change substantially.
Fluid Overload and Changes in Serum Creatinine after Cardiac Surgery: Predictors of Mortality and Longer Intensive Care Stay. A Prospective Cohort Study
The aim of this study was to evaluate fluid overload and changes in serum creatinine as predictors of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity after cardiac surgery.
Pediatric and Neonatal Extracorporeal Life Support Technology Component Utilization: Are US Clinicians Implementing New Technology?
This survey indicates that over one-half of ECLS centers implemented new technology within the past 3 years.
Effect of Patient Education in the Management of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Our review had insufficient power to exclude clinically important effects of education on mortality and morbidity.
Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This review summarizes available epidemiologic data and how they apply to our understanding of AKI pathophysiology during ECMO.
Do We Increase the Operative Risk by Adding the Cox Maze III Procedure to Aortic Valve Replacement and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
The addition of the Cox Maze III procedure to AVR or CABG did not convey an increase in major morbidity and perioperative risk.
Impact of Red Blood Cell Transfusion on Global and Regional Measures of Oxygenation
This article will review fundamental aspects of oxygen delivery and extraction, and the effects of red blood cell transfusion on tissue oxygenation as well as the microcirculation.
Effect of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Myocardial and Renal Injury: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of remote ischemic precondition (RIPC) on the incidence of myocardial and renal injury in patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions as measured by biomarkers. Clinical data were pooled to evaluate the usefulness of RIPC to benefit clinical outcomes.
Novel Device Accurately Measures Graft Resistance and Compliance to Ensure Quality of Coronary Artery Bypass
In the present study, we evaluated CABG by using a novel flow analyzer that can calculate bypass graft resistance (Ra), resistance of the peripheral bed to which graft connects (Rp), the inertia of blood flow through the graft (L) and vascular wall compliance (C).