It’s the Technology! Evolving Role of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EP Video)

Percutaneous Access for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Reduces Complication Rates in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Femoral cutdown is standard in most centers if groin cannulation is used for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). Arterial closure devices (ACDs) allow placement of larger cannulas percutaneously, but its benefit in MICS is unclear. We assessed our results with ACDs in comparison with conventional surgical access in patients undergoing MICS.

Simplified Technique of Total Aortic Arch Replacement with Minimal Circulatory and Myocardial Ischemia

This manuscript describes the initial experience of 15 patients undergoing aortic arch replacement using a modification of the trifurcate arch technique described by Spielvogel and coworkers.