Is a “Cytokine Storm” Relevant to COVID-19?   Abstract In its most severe form, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019...

Thrombosis and coagulopathy in COVID‐19: An illustrated review   Abstract This illustrated review discusses the haemostatic changes seen in patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019...

Supplemental Cardioplegia During Donor Heart Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis   Abstract Background The optimal donor heart preservation and management strategy during heart...

Development of Persistent Opioid Use After Cardiac Surgery Abstract Importance  The overuse of opioids for acute pain management has led to an epidemic of persistent opioid use. Objective  To...

Prospective Evaluation of a Blood Transfusion Protocol for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Operations   Abstract Background The Society of Thoracic Surgeons clinical practice guidelines recommend the...

The 30-Year Influence of a Regional Consortium on Quality Improvement in Cardiac Surgery   Abstract Background The Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group (NNECDSG) was founded in...

First Successful Open-Heart Surgery Utilizing Cross-Circulation in 1954   Abstract A pioneering surgeon at the University of Minnesota, Dr C. Walton Lillehei, is still considered the “father of...

Clinical outcomes associated with retrograde arterial perfusion in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: a systematic review   Abstract Introduction: Given several reports of an increased...

Hypothermic circulatory arrest induced coagulopathy: rotational thromboelastometry analysis   Abstract Objectives Hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) has been considered to cause coagulopathy...