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...

Click here to access the article. Background: Vaso-inotropic agents are frequently used to prevent and/or treat low cardiac output syndrome in infants undergoing surgery for congenital heart...

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Click here to access the article. An estimated 6 billion people lack access to safe, timely, and affordable cardiac surgical care when needed. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of...