Management of Blood Transfusion in Aortic Valve Surgery: Impact of a Blood Conservation Strategy
There are limited data in the literature concerning the effect of a blood conservation strategy (BCS) on aortic valve replacement (AVR) patients.
Minimally Invasive Mitral Surgery Through Right Mini-Thoracotomy Under Direct Vision
Based on our extensive experience we believe that mitral valve repair through a right mini-thoracotomy provides a durable and safe alternative to a traditional sternotomy with the benefits of improved cosmesis, reduced post-operative pain, less blood loss with fewer blood transfusions, fewer infections, shorter length of stay, and faster return to activity.
Simultaneous Inflammatory Pseudotumors of the Coronary Arteries and Abdominal Aorta
We herein report a rare case of cardiac and abdominal aortic inflammatory pseudotumors (IPTs). The pathological diagnosis was IPT, which was judged to be inoperable because of its anatomical location and the fact that the patient was a Jehovah's Witness, which precluded the administration of heterologous blood transfusions.
An Original Versatile Nonocclusive Pressure-Regulated Blood Roller Pump for Extracorporeal Perfusion
This article aims to present the Rhône-Poulenc 06 nonocclusive pressure-regulated blood pump.
Association of Plasma Dilution with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Associated Bleeding and Morbidity
To investigate the relationship of cardiopulmonary bypass-associated plasma dilution with blood product transfusion and postoperative morbidity.