ECMO After Lung Transplantation: Evolving Technique Improves Outcomes
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation results have improved with advances in oxygenator technology and surgical techniques.
Does Leucocyte Depletion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Improve Oxygenation Indices in Patients With Mild Lung Dysfunction?
For patients with mild lung dysfunction, a leucocyte-depleting arterial line filter improves postoperative oxygenation, reduces extravascular lung water accumulation, and reduces time on artificial ventilator after CPB.
Risk Factor Screening Scale to Optimize Treatment for Potential Heart Transplant Candidates under Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The RFSS provides a way to predict which ECMO-supported patients are suitable candidates for VAD implantation or HTx.
Differences in Stroke After Off-Pump CABG Versus On-Pump CABG
AUDIO INTERVIEW In this interview, Dr. Mercedes K. C. Dullum, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, discusses a recent study to […]
Which Patients Can Be Weaned From Inotropic Support Within 24 Hours After Cardiac Surgery?
ABSTRACTInotropic support after cardiac surgery is sometimes employed for a long period without any definite criteria to wean patients from it. There […]
Florida State Constitution Amendments Concerning Malpractice
Lawmakers have proposed three amendments to the state Constitution that seek to limit malpractice costs. The first two, which are opposed by […]
Coronary Artery Calcification and Family History of Premature Coronary Heart Disease: Sibling History Is More Strongly Associated Than Parental History
Our study demonstrates a highly significant association between FH of premature CHD and the presence and extent of CAC.
Myocardial Perfusion During Long-Term Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition or ß-Blockade in Patients With Essential Hypertension
We conclude that compared with ß-blockade, ACE inhibition increases coronary reserve and results in regression of hypertensive resistance artery structure and left ventricular hypertrophy.
Patient at Emory University Hospital has confirmed CJD
Atlanta-based Emory University Hospital has confirmed that a brain surgery patient “does not have the human version of mad cow disease” but […]
Differential Depression of Myocardial Function and Metabolism by Lactate and H+
We conclude that for similar acute contractility depression, high [lactate] induces irreversible damage, likely at some point in the pathway of O2 utilization. In contrast, the effect of high [H+] appears reversible. These differential behaviors may have implications for heart function during heavy exercise and ischemia-reperfusion events.
Video: The Determinants of Cardiac Output
This 22-minute video presentation explains fundamental but often misunderstood concepts about the determinants of cardiac output, using Dr. Anderson's hydraulic model of the cardiovascular system. It is a useful summary and overview of the concepts presented in greater detail in the online text.