PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Echo Corner

An Echo clip and explanation for the April edition

Literature Reviews

Hematocrit on Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Outcome after Coronary Surgery in Nontransfused Patients.

Assessment of Arterial Blood Pressure During Support With an Axial Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device

Mitral Repair versus Replacement for Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Escalation Study of Intravenous Adult Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Prochymal) After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Inhibition of bacterial disulfide bond formation by the anticoagulant warfarin.

Foundation Update

New FOCUS sites sought; SCA Foundation Reception

SCA Bulletin - Printable Version

The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) publishes the SCA Bulletin bimonthly. The information presented in the SCA Bulletin has been obtained by the editors. Validity of opinions presented, drug dosages, accuracy and completeness of content are not guaranteed by SCA.

SCA NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

SCA Newsletter Committee

Mohammed Minhaj, Chair                                            
Ted Alston, MD                                                                  
Philip E. Greilich, MD                                                        
Hong Liu, MD                                                                      
Feroze Mahmood, MD
Robina Matyal, MD                                                           
Nanhi Mitter, MD
Balachundhar Subramaniam, MD                               
Karthik Swaminathan, MD
Michael Eaton, MD (ad hoc)
Jenny Kwak, MD 11/10 (fellow)