Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
-
J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2019
Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Patients With Return of Spontaneous Circulation After Cardiac Arrest Owing to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
The primary objective of this study was to determine the survival to hospital discharge of patients who were treated with venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for respiratory failure after cardiac arrest. ⋯ VV ECMO may be an appropriate alternative to venoarterial ECMO in select patients with return of spontaneous circulation after cardiac arrest owing to profound respiratory failure.
-
J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2019
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyTranscatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Meta-Analysis.
The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with those of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). ⋯ Transcatheter aortic valve replacement might be a preferable approach to SAVR in patients with CKD. A large, prospective, randomized controlled trial is warranted.