Plutonium-238: An Ideal Power Source for Intracorporeal Ventricular Assist Devices?
Ventricular assist devices emerged as a widely used modality for treatment of end-stage heart failure; however, despite significant advances, external energy supply remains a problem contributing to significant patient morbidity and potential mortality.
Central Venous Oxygen Saturation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Predicts 3-Year Survival
The present report explores the connection between SvO2 during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and survival after cardiac surgery.
Intraoperative High-Dose Dexamethasone for Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In our trial of adults undergoing cardiac surgery, the use of intraoperative dexamethasone did not reduce the 30-day incidence of major adverse events compared with placebo.
Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation (EP Video)
Dr. Cedric Sheffield discusses right ventricular dysfunction and LVAD implantation (48:52 minutes).
Cardiac ECMO Series Report (EP Video)
Monica Olsen provides a summary report on cardiac ECMO (42:59 minutes).
LVAD Placement in HITT Patient (EP Video)
Amanda Cerqua presents a case report on LVAD placement on a patient with HITT (29:04 minutes).
Case Reports from the Swamp: VADS and TAVR (EP Video)
Dr. Charles Koldell discusses the state of VADS and TAVR at Shands Hospital in Florida (58:51 minutes).
Patient Safety Database – FLIPR (EP Video)
Mark Martin discusses the Florida Perfusion Society's new patient safety initiative (40:59 minutes).
Update of Pediatric Heart Surgery Mission Throughout the World (EP Video)
Brian Fosberg provides an update on pediatric heart surgery missions throughout the world (28:21 minutes).
Heart Failure Treatment in the Adult: Everything and the Kitchen Sink (EP Video)
Dr. Tony Shackleford discusses the extensive treatments for heart failure in adult patients (40:21 minutes).
Best Blood Transfusion for the CHD Patient (EP Video)
Cathy Smith discusses blood transfusions for patients with congenital heart disease (32:11 minutes).
Thromboelastography Use in Clinical Practice (EP Video)
Katie Tippit discusses the use of the TEG in clinical practice (37:02 minutes).