Wooksung Kim

OBJECTIVE: We investigated whether the survival of patients with inhospital cardiac arrest could be extended by extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation compared with those of conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation. DESIGN: : A retrospective, single-center, observational study. SETTING: A tertiary care university hospital. PATIENTS: We retrospectively analyzed a total of 406 adult patients with witnessed inhospital cardiac arrest receivi

Taking inspiration from beautiful colors in nature, structural colors produced from nanostructured metasurfaces have shown great promise as a platform for bright, highly saturated, and high-resolution colors. Both plasmonic and dielectric materials have been employed to produce static colors that fulfil the required criteria for high-performance color printing, however, for practical applications in dynamic situations, a form of tunability is desirable. Combinations of the additive color palette

A thermochromic-based interactive sensor that can generate local color switching and pressure mapping is developed using a 2D array of resistive pressure sensor switch. This thermochromic-based interactive sensor will enable the visualization of localized information in arbitrary shapes with dynamic responses in the context of serial/parallel pressure mapping and quantifying capability without optoelectronic arrays.

A self-regulating liquid crystal (LC) smart window whose reflectance changes with ambient conditions is demonstrated. Thermally or optically induced switching between the transparent state and a near-infrared (NIR) reflective state can be used for energy-saving windows. Reflection of NIR can reduce the energy used for cooling, while remaining transparent to visible light. By changing the initial alignment of LCs, the window can be switched between hazy-opaque and IR-reflective states to be used

Early initiation of VA-ECMO before revascularization therapy might improve clinical outcomes in patients with AMI complicated by refractory CS.

OBJECTIVE: Tricuspid valve replacement (TVR) has a high postoperative mortality, despite recent advances in perioperative care. We report the results of our experience in TVR with an emphasis on early mortality and morbidity and long-term follow-up. METHODS: Between October 1994 and August 2007, 80 consecutive TVRs were performed in 78 patients. The mean age was 48+/-14 (range: 20-70) years. The underlying disease of the patients was classified as rheumatic (n=54), congenital (n=12), endocarditi