Red Blood Cell Storage Duration is Associated with Various Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The obtained results indicate that the hazard of blood transfusion increased with increasing storage time of RBCs
Plasma Fibrinogen Level on Admission to the Intensive Care Unit is a Powerful Predictor of Postoperative Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
fibrinogen level upon admission to the intensive care unit after CPB predicted the risk of postoperative bleeding
Myocardial Protection Using Del Nido Cardioplegia Solution in Adult Reoperative Aortic Valve Surgery
Our aim in this study is to determine if this solution can be used safely and effectively in an adult, reoperative population.
Hypogammaglobulinemia after Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Infants
Hypogammaglobulinemia has been reported after cardiac surgery
Heme Oxygenase-1 and Acute Kidney Injury following Cardiac Surgery
This study tested the hypothesis that plasma HO-1 concentrations are associated with intraoperative hemolysis and are increased in patients that develop AKI following cardiac surgery.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Adult: A Review of Anticoagulation Monitoring and Transfusion
In this review article, we discuss the evolution of the various modalities of ECMO, indications, contraindications, and complications. Furthermore, we review the different strategies for anticoagulation and treatment of coagulopathy while on ECMO. Finally, we discuss the cost of ECMO and associated blood product transfusion.
Bivalirudin and Post-Cardiotomy ECMO: A Word of Caution
Bivalirudin has been proposed as the sole anticoagulant in patients under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or cardiopulmonary bypass.
Variability in Anticoagulation Management of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An International Survey
The objective of this study was to determine current practices of anticoagulation in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Patients: Our Experience in the Last Ten Years
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children after cardiac surgery is well established. ECMO support is becoming an integral tool for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in specified centers.
Extracorporeal Carbon Dioxide Removal Through Ventilation of Acidified Dialysate: An Experimental Study
Extracorporeal (EC) carbon dioxide (CO(2)) removal (ECCO(2)R) may be a powerful alternative to ventilation, possibly avoiding the need for mechanical ventilation and endotracheal intubation. We previously reported how an infusion of lactic acid before a membrane lung (ML) effectively enhances ECCO(2)R. We evaluated an innovative ECCO(2)R technique based on ventilation of acidified dialysate.
Updated Treatment Algorithm of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
The current treatment algorithm may be divided into 3 main areas: 1) general measures, supportive therapy, referral strategy, acute vasoreactivity testing and chronic treatment with calcium channel blockers; 2) initial therapy with approved PAH drugs; and 3) clinical response to the initial therapy, combination therapy, balloon atrial septostomy, and lung transplantation. All three sections will be revisited highlighting information newly available in the past 5 years and proposing updates where appropriate.
Update of Transcatheter Valve Treatment
As the evidence accumulates, transcatheter valve treatment might be an alterative surgery for younger patients with surgically low or intermediate risk valvular heart diseases in the near future. In this paper, the updates on transcatheter valve treatment are reviewed.