Pathological Substratum for a Case of Fulminant Myocarditis Treated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Subsequent Heart Transplantation
Aggressive mechanical circulatory support may be an essential bridge for recovery or even transplantation in patients with fulminant myocarditis with shock.
Hemoglobin Optimization and Transfusion Strategies in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Although red blood cells (RBCs) transfusion is sometimes associated with adverse reactions, anemia could also lead to increased morbidity and mortality in high-risk patients.
The Effect of Aspirin on Bleeding and Transfusion in Contemporary Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study was to investigate preoperative aspirin use and its effect on bleeding and transfusion in cardiac surgery.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Cardiac Regenerative Therapy: Optimization of Cell Differentiation Strategy
In this review, we will focus on the recent progress on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived cardiomyocytes for cardiac regeneration after myocardial infarction (MI).
Echocardiographic Findings Before and After Surgical Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
This study compares echocardiographic findings before and after surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin Promotes an Accelerated Healing of Achilles Tendon When Compared to Platelet-Rich Plasma in Rat
We compared the effect of using platelet-rich plasma(PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in repairing rat Achilles tendon.
Cerebral Oximetry During Infant Cardiac Surgery: Evaluation and Relationship to Early Postoperative Outcome
We examined changes in cerebral oxygen saturation during infant heart surgery and its relationship to anatomic diagnosis and early outcome.