Hypercapnia during Cariopulmonary Bypass Associated with the Sevoflurane Vaporizer (EP Video)

Albumin Versus Crystalloid for Pump Priming in Cardiac Surgery: Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials

Albumin prime better preserves platelet counts than crystalloid. Albumin also favorably influences colloid oncotic pressure, on-bypass positive fluid balance, postoperative weight gain, and colloid usage. The

Double Venous Drainage Through the Superior Vena Cava in Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement: A Retrospective Study

Our study confirmed that even though technically challenging, upper mini-sternotomy and right mini-thoracotomy approaches for aortic valve replacement have potential advantages over conventional median sternotomy.