Therapeutic Options to Minimize Allogeneic Blood Transfusions and Their Adverse Effects in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review
The objective of this study is to gather and describe in a systematic, objective, and practical way all clinical and surgical strategies as effective therapeutic options to minimize or avoid allogeneic blood transfusions and their adverse effects in surgical cardiac patients.
Viscoelastic Point-of-Care Testing to Assist with the Diagnosis, Management and Monitoring of Haemostasis: A Systematic Review and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
This assessment aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of viscoelastic (VE) devices to assist with the diagnosis, management and monitoring of haemostasis disorders during and after cardiac surgery, trauma-induced coagulopathy and post-partum haemorrhage (PPH).
Heart Valve Surgery in Patients with Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease: A Management Strategy
We report two female cases aged 20 and 27, of African origin with homozygous sickle cell anemia who underwent heart valve surgery to treat mitral valve regurgitation. This presentation describes the perioperative considerations including anesthesia and postoperative care.
PRP and Articular Cartilage: A Clinical Update
The convincing background of the recent studies, investigating the different potentials of platelet-rich plasma, offers the clinician an appealing alternative for the treatment of cartilage lesions and osteoarthritis.
Platelet Rich Plasma and Knee Surgery
In the last fifteen years, the field of regenerative medicine is witnessing a boost of autologous blood-derived platelet rich plasma products (PRPs) application to effectively mimic and accelerate the tissue healing process.
Does the Transapical Approach Impair Early Recovery of Systolic Strain Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
In transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) the trans-apical approach (TA) is associated with apical myocardial injury but it is unknown if this injury impacts myocardial function. This study was performed to assess the impact of TA on apical longitudinal strain (ALS) and global longitudinal strain (GLS) after TAVR.
Transapical Implantation of a 2nd-Generation JenaValve Device in Patient with Extremely High Surgical Risk
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is performed in patients who are poor surgical candidates.
Platelet Rich Plasma in Veterinary Medicine (EP Video)
Dr. Jenny Kelly discusses the use of PRP in veterinary medicine (27:04 minutes).