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Cardiovascular Perfusion

Information on cardiovascular perfusion in The Michener Institute's Learning Resource Centre (LRC) may be found in several sources. Relevant books, journals and multimedia materials can be identified through a search on our computerized catalogue. Journal articles may be identified by searching e-indexes such as CINAHL or PubMed, or our collections of e-journals. Relevant Internet sites are listed at the bottom of this page.

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Subject Headings

To search by subject in the LRC Catalogue or PubMed, MeSH subject headings should be used for best results. The following list represents a sample of available headings; to obtain a complete list of relevant subject terms please use the MeSH browser in PubMed or consult with LRC staff.

assisted circulation
blood gas analysis
blood transfusion, autologous
cardiopulmonary bypass
coronary artery bypass
counterpulsation
electrocardiography
extracorporeal membrane
heart-assist devices
hemodilution
hemodynamic processes
hypothermia, induced
infusion pumps
intra-aortic balloon pumping
organ preservation
oxgenation
perfusion pumps, implantable
pulmonary gas exchange
thoracic surgery

Resources

Relevant journals to which The Michener Institute LRC currently subscribes include:

Print Titles
  • Annals of Thoracic Surgery
  • Journal of Extracorporeal Technology
  • Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Perfusion
Electronic Titles
  • American Heart Journal (ScienceDirect)
  • Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine (ScienceDirect)
  • European Heart Journal (ScienceDirect)
  • European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (ScienceDirect)
  • European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (ScienceDirect)
  • Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Medicine (ScienceDirect)
  • Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care (ScienceDirect)
  • Heart, Lung and Circulation (Synergy)
  • Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (Online Free)
  • Journal of Cardiac Failure (ScienceDirect)
  • Journal of Cardiac Surgery (Synergy)
  • Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (ScienceDirect)
  • Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (PubMed Central)
  • Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing (Ebsco)
  • Journal of Interventional Cardiology (Synergy)
  • Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (ScienceDirect)
  • Journal of Vascular Nursing (ScienceDirect)
  • Journal of Vascular Surgery (ScienceDirect)
  • Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (SciencDirect)
  • Perfusion (Online from publisher)
  • Texas Heart Institute Journal (PubMed Central)
  • Transfusion Medicine (Synergy)

Relevant books/audiovisuals can be found in these call number ranges in the LRC:

WG Cardiovascular system diseases
WG/168-169 Cardiovascular bypass
WO/200-245 Anesthesia
WS/290 Pediatric cardiovascular system disease

Relevant World Wide Web sites:

American College of Cardiology http://www.acc.org Contains clinical information intended for health care professionals, such as clinical practice guidelines.

American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=10000056 An extensive, cross-referenced glossary of terminology relating to heart and stroke (left sidebar).

The Perfusion Home Page http://www.perfusion.com A broad-based perfusion site that includes information on education, calendar of events, clinical techniques, etc.

Relevant Associations and Regulatory Colleges:

Can't find what you're looking for?
Please ask the Learning Resource Centre staff for assistance.
(416) 596-3123
1-800-387-9066
lrc@michener.ca

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