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.
Does the Method of Heart Transplantation Affect Left Ventricular Filling?
To assess left ventricular (LV) filling in patients undergoing OHT using the classical (biatrial) versus bicaval approach.
Update on Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: Fifteen-Year Single-Institution Experience
We report our experience with blunt thoracic aortic injury at a level 1 trauma center over the past 15 years.
Comparison of Wire-Reinforced and Non-Wire-Reinforced Dual-Lumen Catheters for Venovenous ECMO in Neonates and Infants
A retrospective review was performed on 25 neonates and infants who received venovenous extracorporeal life support (ECLS) to evaluate the occurrence and nature of catheter-related complications and events related to interrupted ECLS.
Technical Communication: Validation of a Stand-Alone Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System for Monitoring Cerebral Autoregulation during Cardiac Surgery
Individualizing arterial blood pressure (ABP) targets during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) based on cerebral blood flow (CBF) autoregulation monitoring may provide a more effective means for preventing cerebral hypoperfusion than the current standard of care.
A Pilot Study Comparing Two Polymethylpentene Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenators
We compared two polymethylpentene oxygenators being used in our unit: the Maquet Quadrox-iD paediatric® and the Medos Hilite 800LT®.
Cerebral Perfusion during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children: Correlations between Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Temperature, Lactate, Pump Flow, and Blood Pressure
In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlation between cerebral rSO(2) and lactate, pump flow, hematocrit, pCO(2) , and mean blood pressure (MBP) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Review Article: Cerebral Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Adults: A Work in Progress
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has potential as a noninvasive brain monitor across a spectrum of disorders.
Predictive Modeling of the Virtual Hemi-Fontan Operation for Second Stage Single Ventricle Palliation: Two Patient-Specific Cases
Results demonstrate that the same operation performed in two different patients can lead to different hemodynamic characteristics, and that modeling can be used to uncover physiologic changes associated with different clinical conditions.