Is the release of systemic inflammatory mediators independent of cardiopulmonary bypass temperature?
The release of systemic inflammatory mediators after cardiac surgery was independent of mild hypothermia (32 degrees C) versus normothermia (36 degrees C) during CPB.
This pilot study suggests that curriculum-based mentored VR simulation training improves the performance level of cardiology fellows in coronary interventions. Further investigation to evaluate the effect on clinical outcomes is warranted.