Intralipid, A Clinically Safe Compound, Protects the Heart against Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury more Efficiently than Cyclosporine-A
Here we compared the cardioprotective effects of intralipid with cyclosporine-A, a potent inhibitor of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening.
High Fidelity Case-Based Simulation Debriefing: Everything You Need to Know
In this 30-minute talk, the authors take an in-depth look at how to debrief high-fidelity case-based simulation sessions, including discussion on debriefing theory, goals, approaches, and structure, as well as ways to create a supportive and safe learning environment, resulting in successful small group learning and self-reflection.
Evolution of General Surgical Problems in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Patients with LVADs frequently require consultation from noncardiac surgeons within the scope of general surgeons and often require operation.
Isoflurane Prevents Neurocognitive Dysfunction After Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Rats
Isoflurane has documented neuroprotective effects so the present authors hypothesized that isoflurane prevents the neurocognitive dysfunction in rats after CPB.
Red Blood Cell Transfusion Volume and Mortality among Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Greater red blood cell transfusion volumes among patients supported with ECMO for non-cardiac indications are independently associated with an increase in odds of mortality.
Update in the Management of Aortic Dissection
Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2013 Jan 10.
Evaluation of the New Generation Dual-Lumen Catheter for Neonatal ECMO
The purpose of this study was to compare the newly designed dual-lumen venovenous catheter (VR13, OriGen Biomedical, Austin, TX) with the current dual-lumen catheter (VV12, OriGen Biomedical).
Predictive Value of Perioperative Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Neurodevelopmental Outcomes after Cardiac Surgery in Infancy
The study objective was to expand on prior research examining intraoperative regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO(2)) measured by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) by evaluating the predictive value of perioperative NIRS monitoring for neurodevelopmental outcomes after infant cardiac surgery.
Clinical, Haemodynamic and EchoCardiographic Features of Early Cardiac Graft Dysfunction
The main cause of early death after heart transplantation (HTx) is so-called early primary or secondary graft failure (GF).
Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Polymorphisms and Cardiac Graft Function in Potential Organ Donors
We hypothesized that βAR polymorphisms predispose donor hearts to LV dysfunction after brain death.
Sternal Closure with Rigid Plate Fixation Versus Wire Closure: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial
Sternal reconstruction using rigid fixation with plates improved bone healing and reduced early postoperative pain compared with wire cerclage.
In Vitro Clearance of Dexmedetomidine in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
An in vitro ECMO circuit was used to study the effects of both "new" and "old" membrane oxygenators on the clearance of dexmedetomidine over the course of 24 hours.