A Wearable Lifeline: FDA Clears Jewel Patch Defibrillator for At-Risk Patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Jewel® Patch Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Patch-WCD), developed by Element Science. This next-generation wearable defibrillator is specifically designed for adults at risk of sudden cardiac arrest who either aren’t eligible for or choose not to receive a traditional implantable defibrillator. Its patch-based form factor provides continuous…
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Predicting Pulmonary Edema Risks in Cardiac Surgery: The Role of Lung Compliance and Airway Resistance
The article: “Predictive value of respiratory mechanics for the risk of unilateral pulmonary edema following minimally invasive cardiac surgery: An observational study” by Qiaolian Fan, published in Medicine, investigates the predictive value of static lung compliance (SLC) and airway resistance (AR) for anticipating unilateral pulmonary edema (UPE) in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS)….
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The Rising Price of a Failing Heart Global HF Costs Near $300 Billion
A systematic review published in the European Heart Journal in May 2025 provides an in-depth analysis of the global economic burden of heart failure (HF), estimating total annual costs at $284.17 billion. This figure includes $136.86 billion in direct healthcare costs, representing nearly 48% of the total burden, while indirect costs account for the remaining…
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FDA Approves Expanded Use of SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA Valve System
FDA has approved the expanded use of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA Transcatheter Heart Valve System. Initially designed for aortic valve replacement, this advanced valve system is now indicated for the replacement of failing surgical biological mitral valves in patients who are at intermediate or higher risk for open-heart surgery. This represents a significant…
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ECMO with ProtekDuo Cannula as a Bridge to Lung Transplantation: a Single-Center Case Series
The article by Yuriy Stukov et al., published in the Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, comprehensively reviews the use of the ProtekDuo cannula in Veno-Pulmonary (VP) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation. The study is a retrospective case series from a single center, focusing on the efficacy of VP ECMO in managing…
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Immediate Clinical Complications of Membrane Changes in VV-ECMO Patients
This detailed study: “Immediate Clinical Complications Occurring During Membrane Change in Patients on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation” by Masi Paul et al. from ASAIO Journal, examines the clinical outcomes associated with membrane changes in patients treated with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The primary aim was to evaluate…
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Predicting Pulmonary Edema Risks in Cardiac Surgery: The Role of Lung Compliance and Airway Resistance
The article: “Predictive value of respiratory mechanics for the risk of unilateral pulmonary edema following minimally invasive cardiac surgery: An observational study” by Qiaolian Fan, published in Medicine, investigates the predictive value of static lung compliance (SLC) and airway resistance (AR) for anticipating unilateral pulmonary edema (UPE) in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS)….
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Cholesterol: A New Indicator of Survival in VA ECMO Patients with Cardiogenic Shock
A recent study by Maarten de Haan and colleagues, published in Perfusion, investigated the potential of cholesterol levels as a prognostic marker for intensive care unit (ICU) survival in patients suffering from cardiogenic shock and treated with Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA ECMO). This life-saving technique is often used as a bridge to recovery, heart…
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TA-NRP, It Is Not All About the Heart
A 2025 study published in JAMA Network Open by Alderete et al.examined the effects of thoracoabdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) on lung transplant outcomes in donation after circulatory death (DCD). TA-NRP is a technique used to restore circulation to thoracic and abdominal organs after the declaration of death, aimed at improving organ preservation and viability….
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Nutritional Care in Pediatric ECMO: Toward a Personalized and Evidence-Based Approach
A recent comprehensive review published in Nutrients by Marwa Mansour and colleagues explores nutritional support’s essential yet often overlooked role in pediatric patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This population is particularly vulnerable to malnutrition, which is frequently observed and strongly linked to increased morbidity and mortality. Nutritional management in pediatric ECMO remains inconsistent and…
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Reevaluating the Role of P-Terminal Force in Predicting New Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After On-Pump Cardiac Surgery
In the detailed study by Mirjana Gander et al., published in the Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, the relationship between new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and the p-terminal force in lead V1 (PTFV1) following on-pump cardiac surgeries is examined. POAF is a significant postoperative complication that heightens both morbidity and mortality rates in patients…
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ECMO with ProtekDuo Cannula as a Bridge to Lung Transplantation: a Single-Center Case Series
The article by Yuriy Stukov et al., published in the Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, comprehensively reviews the use of the ProtekDuo cannula in Venopulmonary (VP) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation. The study is a retrospective case series from a single center, focusing on the efficacy of VP ECMO in managing…
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