Polyurethanes are a versatile and highly tunable class of materials that possess unique
properties including high tensile strength, abrasion and fatigue resistance, and flexibility at …

Thyroid storm (TS) is a rare and fatal endocrine emergency that occurs due to undiagnosed
and inadequately treated hyperthyroidism after stressful conditions in patients with thyroid …

Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition consisting of low cardiac output status
leading to end-organ hypoperfusion following either acute left or right ventricular failure or …

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have marked a milestone in the evolution of
treatment for patients with end-stage heart failure. Their popularity and use are steadily …

In the United States, about one million people are seen to visit the operating theater for
cardiac surgery annually. However, nearly half of these visits result in complications such as …

LVADs have been in clinical use for a half-century and have advanced through at least 3
generations resulting in compact, durable, and powerful pumps that can deliver blood flow …

Introduction Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex life-threatening condition that results from
primary cardiac dysfunction, leading to persistent hypotension and systemic hypoperfusion …

We sought to assess the impact of temporary preoperative mechanical circulatory support
(TPMCS) on heart transplantation outcomes. A total of 4,060 adult heart transplants from …

The adverse outcomes of a ventricular heart failure (left, right or biventricular) caused by
cardiogenic shock are aggravated by lung oedema and organ mal perfusion. Despite …

Introduction: Cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction and decompensated
advanced heart failure remains a source of significant morbidity and mortality. Endovascular …