Use of Bivalirudin in Pediatric Cardiac ECMO with Concomitant Plasmapheresis Treatment (EP Video)

Long‐Term Survival and Cognitive Function According to Blood Pressure Management During Cardiac Surgery. A Follow‐up

No difference in mortality nor in the level of cognitive functioning was found according to blood pressure target during cardiac surgery long‐term at 3‐year follow‐up.

Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Anticoagulants for the Treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Effectiveness and safety outcomes were similar among various anticoagulants, and significant factors affecting these outcomes were not identified. These findings support fondaparinux and DOACs as viable alternatives to conventional anticoagulants for treatment of acute HIT in clinical practice.

Starting Elective Cardiac Surgery After 3 pm Does Not Impact Patient Morbidity, Mortality, or Hospital Costs

We report no differences in perioperative outcomes, operative mortality, length of stay, or total hospital cost for elective cases that start after 3 pm. This may be attributable to the resources available at a large quaternary center regardless of time of day.