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Jay K. Bhama

Professor & Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical …
Verified email at uams.edu
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[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to lung transplantation

Y Toyoda, JK Bhama, N Shigemura, D Zaldonis… - The Journal of thoracic …, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Preoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a risk factor
for poor outcome and currently considered a contraindication to lung transplantation. The …

Incidence and patterns of adverse event onset during the first 60 days after ventricular assist device implantation

…, MA Simon, J Kay, MP Siegenthaler, JK Bhama… - The Annals of thoracic …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Although ventricular assist devices (VADs) provide effective treatment for
end-stage heart failure, VAD support remains associated with significant risk for adverse …

Outcomes of intraoperative venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation versus cardiopulmonary bypass during lung transplantation

…, SA Esper, N Shigemura, J D'Cunha, JK Bhama… - The Annals of thoracic …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background The intraoperative use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in lung transplantation
has been associated with increased rates of pulmonary dysfunction and bleeding …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to lung transplant: midterm outcomes

…, RV Rocha, D Zaldonis, JK Bhama… - The Annals of thoracic …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used occasionally as a
bridge to lung transplantation. The impact on mid-term survival is unknown. We analyzed …

Prospective, observational study of voriconazole therapeutic drug monitoring among lung transplant recipients receiving prophylaxis: factors impacting levels of and …

…, MM Crespo, C Bermudez, JK Bhama… - Antimicrobial agents …, 2012 - Am Soc Microbiol
Voriconazole prophylaxis is common following lung transplantation, but the value of
therapeutic drug monitoring is unknown. A prospective, observational study of lung transplant …

[HTML][HTML] Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to lung transplantation in the United States: an evolving strategy in the management of rapidly advancing …

…, CA Bermudez, J D'Cunha, JK Bhama - The Journal of thoracic …, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective Improvements in technology have led to a resurgence in the use of extracorporeal
membrane oxygenation as a bridge to lung transplantation. By using a national registry, we …

Clinical experience using the Levitronix CentriMag system for temporary right ventricular mechanical circulatory support

JK Bhama, RL Kormos, Y Toyoda, JJ Teuteberg… - The Journal of heart and …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Short-term mechanical circulatory support may be lifesaving in patients with
right ventricular (RV) failure related to post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS), cardiac …

Blood pressure control in continuous flow left ventricular assist devices: efficacy and impact on adverse events

…, C Allen, N Kunz, C Bermudez, JK Bhama… - The Annals of thoracic …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Continuous flow (CF) left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are afterload
sensitive and therefore pump performance is affected by hypertension. In addition, poorly …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for advanced refractory shock in acute and chronic cardiomyopathy

…, S Mulukutla, OC Marroquin, C Toma, JK Bhama… - The Annals of thoracic …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used to obtain
rapid resuscitation and stabilization in advanced refractory cardiogenic shock (CS), but clear …

Heart transplantation for adults with congenital heart disease: results in the modern era

JK Bhama, J Shulman, CA Bermudez, A Bansal… - The Journal of Heart and …, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) has
historically been associated with sub-optimal survival compared with other indications for …