Fresh Frozen Plasma versus Crystalloid Priming of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit in Pediatric Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The results demonstrate that in infants and children, priming CPB with crystalloids does not result in a different risk of postoperative bleeding and need for transfusion of allogeneic blood products.
Endothelialization of Cardiovascular Devices
Endothelialization of cardiovascular implants, including heart valves, vascular stents and vascular grafts is crucial to solve many problems in our health care system.
Postcardiotomy Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients Aged 70 Years or Older
There is uncertainty whether venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) should be used in older patients with cardiopulmonary failure after cardiac surgery.
Centers of Excellence: Are There Standards?
Centers of Excellence (CoEs) are intended to label hospitals that have met certain quality, process, volume and infrastructure guidelines.
Anticoagulation With an Inhibitor of Factors XIa and XIIa During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Preclinical animal models used in this study showed that Ir-CPI is an effective and safe antithrombotic agent that provides a clinically relevant approach to thrombosis prevention in bypass systems, including highly thrombogenic CPB.
Mini-extracorporeal Circulation Surgery Produces Less Inflammation than Off-pump Coronary Surgery
Both off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (OPCABG) and mini-extracorporeal circulation (MECC) have been associated with lower morbidity and mortality and less inflammation than conventional cardiopulmonary bypass.
Computational Investigation of Hemodynamics in Hardshell Venous Reservoirs: A Comparative Study
Extracorporeal circulation using heart‐lung‐machines is associated with a profound activation of corpuscular and plasmatic components of circulating blood.
Life Expectancy and Mortality Rates in the United States, 1959-2017
US life expectancy has not kept pace with that of other wealthy countries and is now decreasing.
Early and Late Outcomes of Aortic Surgery Under Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in the Elderly: a Single Center Study
Aortic surgery with circulatory arrest in the elderly demonstrated favorable early and late results when compared with younger individuals.
Survey of Contemporary Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit Models in the United States
Cardiothoracic ICU models vary widely in the United States, with almost half being open, often with no in-house coverage.
Developments in Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Support
Mechanical support devices have revolutionized the management of circulatory failure.