Variability in Surgeons’ Perioperative Practices May Influence the Incidence of Low-Output Failure after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
We sought to understand which pre- and intra-operative factors contribute to postoperative LOF and to what degree the surgeon may influence rates of LOF
Effect of the Adjunct of Carbon Dioxide during Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Cerebral Oxygenation
This paper points out how the use of an external source of CO2 effects on the absolute value of cerebral NIRS during cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass.
Endothelin and Vasopressin Influence Splanchnic Blood Flow Distribution during and after Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Gastrointestinal blood flow can be compromised during and after cardiopulmonary bypass
Alternative Myocardial Protection Strategies are Necessary in Patients with Intramural Aortic Course of Anomalous Coronary Artery
We believe that antegrade cardioplegia via the aortic root caused increased pressure in the aorta
Replacement of Aprotinin by ε-Aminocaproic Acid in Infants undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Consequences for Blood Loss and Outcome
We compared aprotinin and EACA with respect to their blood-sparing efficacy and other major clinical outcome criteria in infants undergoing cardiac surgery.
Review Article: Heparin Sensitivity and Resistance: Management during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this review, we discuss the variability of heparin potency, heparin responsiveness as measured by the ACT, and the current management of heparin resistance.
Numerical Investigation of a Novel Aortic Cannula Aimed at Reducing Cerebral Embolism during Cardiovascular Bypass Surgery
The aim of the current work was to numerically investigate the hemodynamic efficiency and feasibility of a novel, backward suction cannula (BSC), designed to drastically reduce the potential risk for cerebral emboli (CEP).