You may also like
Artificial Intelligence for Augmenting Perioperative Surgical Decision-Making—Are We There Yet?
These questions for translating AI into surgical care remain. However, this proof-of-concept study will undoubtedly stimulate surgeons, innovators, and data scientists to continue investigating the role of machine-learning methods to improve care.
1 min read
Heparinized Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuits and Low Systemic Anticoagulation: An Analysis of Nearly 6000 Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Heparin coating of cardiopulmonary bypass circuits reduces the inflammatory response and increases the thromboresistance during extracorporeal circulation. These properties enables a lower systemic heparin dose, which has been shown to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Experience with this technique accumulated over 11 years has been analyzed.
1 min read