Research Publications
Our primary focus at The Baird Institute is to encourage and fund research to improve the surgical outcomes and quality of life for patients facing heart or lung surgery. The funds we raise go directly to research that improves the surgical procedures associated with heart and lung surgery. Improvements can include less intrusive procedures as well as techniques that improve survival rates.
Below you will find a list of publications that our surgeons and research fellows have been involved in writing.
Implantation of Impella CP left ventricular assist device under the guidance of three-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography
Impella CP is a percutaneously inserted left ventricular assist device indicated for temporary mechanical cardiac support during high risk percutaneous coronary interventions and for cardiogenic shock. The potential application of Impella has become particularly relevant during the current COVID-19 pandemic, for patients with acute severe heart failure complicating viral illness. Standard implantation of the Impella…
Radial Artery versus Bilateral Mammary Composite Y Coronary Artery Grafting: 15-year Outcomes
Background: Total arterial coronary revascularization for three vessel disease can be achieved with a second arterial conduit joined to the left internal mammary artery as a Y graft, using either a radial artery (RAY) or second mammary artery (BIMAY). Methods: Patients receiving total arterial revascularization for three coronary territory disease were identified from two cardiac surgical databases…
Mini-access branch-first total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk procedure
Minimally-invasive surgery presents its own unique set of challenges, especially when applied to treatment of aortic arch disease. The key components of mini-access aortic arch surgery include safe circulatory control, adequate organ protection, and meticulous surgical technique. This article describes how to perform branch-first total arch replacement with the frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure for…
Comparison of dynamic changes in stressed intravascular volume, mean systemic filling pressure and cardiovascular compliance: Pilot investigation and study protocol.
The mean systemic filling pressure (MSFP) represents an interaction between intravascular volume and global cardiovascular compliance (GCC). Intravascular volume expansion using fluid resuscitation is the most frequent intervention in intensive care and emergency medicine for patients in shock and with haemodynamic compromise. The relationship between dynamic changes in MSFP, GCC and left ventricular compliance is…
Novel Oral Anticoagulants Compared to Warfarin for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is common after cardiac surgery and contributes to short- and long-term morbidity, particularly thromboembolism. Anticoagulation for sustained or recurrent POAF is suggested to reduce thromboembolism. Novel oral anticoagulants may present a safe alternative to warfarin with further benefits including shorter hospital length of stay and better patient convenience. Methods: A retrospective analysis…
Rural and Remote Cardiology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) Consensus Statement
The challenges: Rural and remote Australians and New Zealanders have a higher rate of adverse outcomes due to acute myocardial infarction, driven by many factors. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is also higher in regional and remote populations, and people with known CVD have increased morbidity and mortality from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In addition,…
Evaluation of aortic stenosis using cardiovascular magnetic resonance: a systematic review & meta-analysis
Background: As the average age of patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) who receive procedural intervention continue to age, the need for non-invasive modalities that provide accurate diagnosis and operative planning is increasingly important. Advances in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) over the past two decades mean it is able to provide haemodynamic data at the aortic…
Evolving experience of operating theatre staff with the implementation of robotic-assisted surgery in the public sector
Objectives The use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) remains predominantly in the private sector. In the public sector, the effect of the implementation of RAS on theatre staff is unknown. The aim of this study was to examine the knowledge and attitudes of theatre staff before and after implementation of RAS in the public sector. Methods…
