Veno-Right Ventricular Cannulation Reduces Recirculation in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We compared recirculation in veno-right ventricular support with that in conventional veno-venous support and its relationship with pump flow.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Maternal Arrhythmic Cardiogenic Shock
We report the first case of the use of ECMO for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia with cardiogenic shock in a pregnant woman.
Advances in Platelet Function Testing Assessing Bleeding Complications in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
The present manuscript will review the prognostic value of platelet function testing to identify patients with CAD at risk of bleeding complications and the potential applications of these tests in the modern era of antiplatelet pharmacotherapy.
First Experience with the New Portable Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation System Cardiohelp for Severe Respiratory Failure in Adults
In this report, we present our early experience with the Cardiohelp, a new portable miniaturized ECMO system, in 22 consecutive patients with ARDS.
What is the Best Strategy for Brain Protection in Patients Undergoing Aortic Arch Surgery? A Single Center Experience of 636 Patients
We retrospectively analyzed our results of different brain protection modalities during aortic arch surgery.
20-year Experience of Prolonged Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Critically Ill Children with Cardiac or Pulmonary Failure
This study aimed to study morbidity and mortality associated with prolonged ECMO therapy (≥28 days) in children with refractory cardiac or pulmonary failure.
Cardiac Surgery and Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia (HIT): A Case Report and Short Review
This patient presented for emergency cardiac surgery following two episodes of thrombocytopaenia, one before and one associated with exposure to unfractionated heparin in a seven-week period of intensive care management.
Hyperoxia Management during Deep Hypothermia for Cerebral Protection in Circulatory Arrest Rabbit Model
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible neuroprotective effects of hyperoxia management during deep hyperthermia for ASCP combined with DHCA in a rabbit model.
Effect of Mean Arterial Pressure, Haemoglobin and Blood Transfusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Post-Operative Acute Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery is a common and serious condition carrying significant costs
Weaning from Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation without Anticoagulation: Is it Possible?
Based on this single experience, management and weaning without any anticoagulant agent might be possible.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Severe Respiratory Failure in Japan
To evaluate procedures and outcomes of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy applied to 2009 influenza A(H1N1) severe respiratory failure patients in Japan.
Outcome of Patients with Profound Cardiogenic Shock after Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Prompt Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support. A Single-Center Observational Study
Profound CS was associated with high mortality. Both successful weaning from ECMO and an APACHE II score might serve as outcome predictors for risk stratification.