Direct oral anticoagulants versus vitamin K antagonists: Which one is more effective in atrial fibrillation
CONCLUSIONS: Our meta-analysis demonstrates that in patients undergoing bioprosthetic valve surgery and presenting with AF afterward, DOAC and VKA are similar regarding life-threatening and all-cause mortality outcomes, including major bleeding, stroke, and intracranial hemorrhage.PMID:37697799 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231202383 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 12, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Alireza Khodadadiyan Kimia Jazi Hamed Bazrafshan Drissi Helia Bazroodi Mina Mashayekh Erfan Sadeghi Ghazal Gholamabbas Mehdi Bazrafshan Mahdi Rahmanian Source Type: research

Evaluation of a new magnetically suspended centrifugal neonatal pump in healthy animals using a veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation configuration
CONCLUSIONS: In this animal study, the "New Born ECMOLife" centrifugal pump showed good hemodynamic performance. Long-term studies are needed to evaluate biocompatibility of this new ECMO pump.PMID:37698935 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231202380 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 12, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Matteo Di Nardo Anthony Moreau Filippo Annoni Fuhong Su Mirko Belliato Lars Mikael Broman Maximilian Malfertheiner Roberto Lorusso Fabio Silvio Taccone Source Type: research

Positive association between arterial blood lactate level before extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation and 30-day mortality in pediatric patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure
CONCLUSIONS: High pre-ECMO arterial blood lactate level serves as an independent risk factor for mortality in pediatric patients who receive ECMO for severe cardiopulmonary failure.PMID:37699199 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231202369 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 12, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Baowang Yang Xiaoyang Hong Zhe Zhao Yingyue Liu Huiling Zhang Zhichun Feng Source Type: research

Direct oral anticoagulants versus vitamin K antagonists: Which one is more effective in atrial fibrillation
CONCLUSIONS: Our meta-analysis demonstrates that in patients undergoing bioprosthetic valve surgery and presenting with AF afterward, DOAC and VKA are similar regarding life-threatening and all-cause mortality outcomes, including major bleeding, stroke, and intracranial hemorrhage.PMID:37697799 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231202383 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 12, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Alireza Khodadadiyan Kimia Jazi Hamed Bazrafshan Drissi Helia Bazroodi Mina Mashayekh Erfan Sadeghi Ghazal Gholamabbas Mehdi Bazrafshan Mahdi Rahmanian Source Type: research

ECMO simulation: How much, who to train, and a review of cost, fidelity and performance
CONCLUSIONS: We designed and implemented a low-cost, monthly and multi-disciplinary ECMO simulation program with overall positive feedback and identified areas for improvement. There remains variability in cost, fidelity and evaluation of performance and retention. There may be a need to create guidelines for ECMO simulation training that can be applied at all institutions utilizing ECMO for patient care.PMID:37684100 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231200988 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 8, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sandra Loza-Avalos Elizabeth DeAtkine Julie Cox Bethany Lussier Matthew Leveno Linda A Dultz Amy Hackmann Caroline Park Source Type: research

ECMO simulation: How much, who to train, and a review of cost, fidelity and performance
CONCLUSIONS: We designed and implemented a low-cost, monthly and multi-disciplinary ECMO simulation program with overall positive feedback and identified areas for improvement. There remains variability in cost, fidelity and evaluation of performance and retention. There may be a need to create guidelines for ECMO simulation training that can be applied at all institutions utilizing ECMO for patient care.PMID:37684100 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231200988 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 8, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sandra Loza-Avalos Elizabeth DeAtkine Julie Cox Bethany Lussier Matthew Leveno Linda A Dultz Amy Hackmann Caroline Park Source Type: research

ECMO simulation: How much, who to train, and a review of cost, fidelity and performance
CONCLUSIONS: We designed and implemented a low-cost, monthly and multi-disciplinary ECMO simulation program with overall positive feedback and identified areas for improvement. There remains variability in cost, fidelity and evaluation of performance and retention. There may be a need to create guidelines for ECMO simulation training that can be applied at all institutions utilizing ECMO for patient care.PMID:37684100 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231200988 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 8, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sandra Loza-Avalos Elizabeth DeAtkine Julie Cox Bethany Lussier Matthew Leveno Linda A Dultz Amy Hackmann Caroline Park Source Type: research

Comparison of the effect of uric acid/albumin ratio on coronary colleteral circulation with other inflammation-based markers in stable coronary artery disease patients
CONCLUSION: UAR was identified as a strong and independent predictor of CCC. In this context, UAR may be a useful biomarker in the risk prediction of patients with stable CAD.PMID:37674333 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231202105 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 7, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kenan Toprak R üstem Yılmaz Mustafa Kaplangoray Tolga Memio ğlu Mehmet İnanır Selahattin Akyol Kaya Özen Asuman Bi çer Recep Demirba ğ Source Type: research

Comparison of the effect of uric acid/albumin ratio on coronary colleteral circulation with other inflammation-based markers in stable coronary artery disease patients
CONCLUSION: UAR was identified as a strong and independent predictor of CCC. In this context, UAR may be a useful biomarker in the risk prediction of patients with stable CAD.PMID:37674333 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231202105 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 7, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kenan Toprak R üstem Yılmaz Mustafa Kaplangoray Tolga Memio ğlu Mehmet İnanır Selahattin Akyol Kaya Özen Asuman Bi çer Recep Demirba ğ Source Type: research

Successful aortic arch cannulation and perfusion of a heart donated after circulatory death: A case report
CONCLUSION: Aortic arch cannulation is feasible without compromising quality of perfusion. This is relevant for patient that require an elongated aorta after surgically corrected congenital heart disease.PMID:37669270 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231200986 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 5, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mats T Vervoorn Paul van Kaam Mostafa M Mokhles Niels P van der Kaaij Monica Gianoli Source Type: research

Successful aortic arch cannulation and perfusion of a heart donated after circulatory death: A case report
CONCLUSION: Aortic arch cannulation is feasible without compromising quality of perfusion. This is relevant for patient that require an elongated aorta after surgically corrected congenital heart disease.PMID:37669270 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231200986 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 5, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mats T Vervoorn Paul van Kaam Mostafa M Mokhles Niels P van der Kaaij Monica Gianoli Source Type: research

Comparing perioperative outcomes following off-pump multi-vessel minimally invasive via a single left intercostal space incision with median sternotomy coronary artery bypass grafting: A single-center retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: Off-pump multi-vessel MICS may be an alternative treatment for patients with multi-vessel CAD with better perioperative outcomes than sternotomy CABG.PMID:37658740 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231194454 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 2, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Guohui Huang Hongjia Zhang Liqun Chi Bin You Ping Bo Guanglong Sun Source Type: research

Comparing perioperative outcomes following off-pump multi-vessel minimally invasive via a single left intercostal space incision with median sternotomy coronary artery bypass grafting: A single-center retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: Off-pump multi-vessel MICS may be an alternative treatment for patients with multi-vessel CAD with better perioperative outcomes than sternotomy CABG.PMID:37658740 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231194454 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 2, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Guohui Huang Hongjia Zhang Liqun Chi Bin You Ping Bo Guanglong Sun Source Type: research

Comparing perioperative outcomes following off-pump multi-vessel minimally invasive via a single left intercostal space incision with median sternotomy coronary artery bypass grafting: A single-center retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: Off-pump multi-vessel MICS may be an alternative treatment for patients with multi-vessel CAD with better perioperative outcomes than sternotomy CABG.PMID:37658740 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231194454 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 2, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Guohui Huang Hongjia Zhang Liqun Chi Bin You Ping Bo Guanglong Sun Source Type: research

Circuit change in neonatal and pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is associated with adverse outcomes
CONCLUSIONS: Changing the circuit during the ECMO run occurs frequently and may be associated with poorer outcomes. Understanding the outcomes and predictors for CC may guide management protocols for more efficient circuit changes given its important association with overall outcomes.PMID:37654064 | DOI:10.1177/02676591231199718 (Source: Perfusion)
Source: Perfusion - September 1, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Niloufar Hafezi Troy A Markel Natalie M Mark Cameron L Colgate Supriya Shah Nehal Ninad Sarina Masso Maldonado Brian W Gray Source Type: research