ECLS & Pediatric Cannulation (EP Video)

Coronary Artery Bypass With the Use of a Magnetic Distal Anastomotic Device: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Experience

The aim of our study was to evaluate the feasibility of using the Ventrica magnetic vascular positioner (MVP) device for left internal thoracic artery (LITA)-to-left anterior descending (LAD) coronary anastomosis.

Influence of Residual Blood Autotransfused From Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit on Clinical Outcome After Cardiac

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the autologous autotransfusion of centrifuged red blood cells from the residual blood of the CPB circuit in patients following heart surgery.

Comparison of Glycemic and Surgical Outcomes after Change in Glycemic Targets in Cardiac Surgery Patients

The higher glycemic target of 110-140 mg/dL resulted in similar mean glucose values, with significantly less hypoglycemia and no significant differences in mortality/morbidity compared with the more strict target of 80-110 mg/dL.