Click here to access the article. Abstract: The development of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has been rapid, and its use worldwide in patients with cardiogenic shock is increasingly...

Click here to access the article. Introduction: The application of extracorporeal circulation (ECC) systems is known to be associated with several implications regarding hemolysis,...

Click here to access the article. Cardiogenic shock causes hypoperfusion within the microcirculation, leading to impaired oxygen delivery, cell death, and progression of multiple organ failure....

Click here to access the article. This is an annual review to cover highlights in transfusion and coagulation in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. The goal of this article is to...

Click here to access the article. Background: The so-called Low Cardiac Output Syndrome (LCOS) is one of the most common complications in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease...

Click here to access the article. Background: Current medical simulators for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are expensive and rely on low-fidelity methodologies. This creates a...

Click here to access the article. Background: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a high-risk, low-volume procedure requiring repetition, skill and multiple disciplines with fidelity...

Click here to access the article. The term heparin resistance (HR) is used by clinicians without specific criteria. We performed a literature search and surveyed our SSC membership to better...

Click here to access the article. Abstract: Protamine, a highly basic protein isolated from salmon sperm, is the only clinically available agent to reverse the anticoagulation of unfractionated...