Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve surgery is an excellent technique to correct a problem with the valve that removes the risks associated with sternotomy. However, the technique continues to require manipulation of the aorta, either by cross-clamp or by endo balloon. Joe discusses a novel approach to minimally invasive mitral valve surgery that eliminates the need to touch the aorta and substantially reduces stroke risk.

The effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) on Platelets. The program will discuss how the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit interacts with blood components and directly affects platelet counts and functionality. Hosted by Matt Warhoover, CCP.

Blood Storage Effects on the Blood Components.

C-reactive protein is a well-known marker of inflammation and may be preoperatively elevated in the absence of infection in adult cardiac surgery patients, indicating a baseline inflammatory process. We conducted a literature search to assess the available evidence on whether there is an association between preoperative C-reactive protein and acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass grafting. Included only were observational studies which investigated this association.

Learn about the construction of hollow fiber oxygenators and the use of these for ECMO and cardiac surgery. Learn the reason for fiber wetting and failure and how fiber construction helps increase fiber longevity. Learn who manufactures PMP (Polymethylpentene) fibers and how PMP (Polymethylpentene) fiber shortages affected ECMO oxygenator availability and what alternatives are available to the clinician. Presented by Joe Basha, CCP.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Department of CV Surgery: Faculty Forum ECMO platform overview: Cost, safety, versatility. Presented by Dr. Jordan Hoffman, and John Poland, CP.

How Does Protamine Really Neutralize Heparin? Presented by John Ingram, CCP.

Taking the next step in cardiopulmonary bypass management Cardiopulmonary bypass technology continues to advance. More sophisticated monitoring strategies could be beneficial in improving the outcomes of patients for whom open-heart surgery is necessary. Presented by Tammy Sparacino, CCP.

Early Goal-Directed Therapy DO2. Presented by Joe Basha, CCP

Using the SAVE score to predict survival with V-A ECMO. Presented by Joe Basha, CCP.