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Intraoperative Cerebral Perfusion Disturbances During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Conclusions Cerebral oximetry reacted promptly to rapid ventricular pacing with significant desaturation and hyperemia a common occurrence. However, no association between this intraoperative insult and objective neurologic injury was detected.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 16, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

One-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic  Valve Implantation Using the Direct Aortic Approach
Conclusions The DA approach provides a feasible alternative for patients with challenging anatomic features that may otherwise preclude use of the TAVI procedure.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 18, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Rewarming Rate During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Is Associated With Release of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein
Conclusions Rewarming rate during CPB was correlated with evidence of brain cellular injury documented with plasma GFAP levels. Modifying current practices of patient rewarming might provide a strategy to reduce the frequency of neurologic complications after cardiac surgery.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 7, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Reduces Transfusions During Ascending Aortic Arch Repair: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Conclusions The use of aPRP reduced allogeneic transfusions during ascending and transverse aortic arch repair with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. This translated to less acute renal failure, decreased length of stay, and lower transfusion costs. Further studies examining the coagulation factors of aPRP are required.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 19, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research