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.
The Preventative Role of Curcumin on the Lung Inflammatory Response Induced by Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Rats
We designed this study to determine whether or not curcumin inhibits TLR4 and MyD88 protein levels and ameliorates lung inflammatory injury in a rat CPB model.
Pressure-Guided Positioning of Bicaval Dual-Lumen Catheters for Venovenous Extracorporeal Gas Exchange
Bicaval dual-lumen catheters allow for single-site cannulation venovenous extracorporeal gas exchange and facilitate early mobilization of patients.
Considerations on Afterload Management for Patients with Centrifugal Ventricular Assist Devices
This case report illustrates the challenges in managing patients with centrifugal ventricular assist devices (VADs).
A Hemolysis Study of an Intravascular Blood Cooling System for Localized Organ Tissue Cooling
To assess initial blood safety of our new organ cooling system, the CoolGuide Cooling System (CCS), we investigated safe operating conditions and configurations from a hemolysis perspective.
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).
Update in the Management of Aortic Dissection
Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2013 Jan 10.
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.