Prognostic Importance of Preoperative Anti-PF4/Heparin Antibodies in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. A Systematic Review
There does appear to be an association between anti-PF4/heparin antibodies and non-thromboembolic adverse events, but a causal relationship is unlikely.
Impact of Peripherally Established Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Regional and Systemic Blood Lactate Levels
To investigate blood lactate levels during and after peripherally established cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
A Stepwise Progression in the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock
We present a case of a young woman with a massive anterior wall MI and subsequent cardiogenic shock who was treated with advanced mechanical circulatory support.
Should Women Receive Left Ventricular Assist Device Support?: Findings from INTERMACS
Small studies have reported women to have worse outcomes and more adverse events after implantation of mechanical circulatory support device compared with men.
Cardiac Surgery in Jehovah’s Witness Patients: Ten-Year Experience
Cardiac surgery in Jehovah's Witnesses poses unique challenges. We have developed a comprehensive multimodality program for these patients and have obtained excellent results.
Thrombus Growth and Embolism on Tissue Factor-Bearing Collagen Surfaces under Flow: Role of Thrombin with and without Fibrin
At sites of vascular injury, thrombin is an important mediator in thrombus growth and stability.
Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Patients with Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)
Bleeding episodes are a typical complication in patients with ECLS.
Physiology of Continuous-Flow Pumps
Clinicians caring for patients who are supported by rotary blood pumps must have an understanding of the differences in physiology, monitoring methods, and unique complications associated with the use of these pumps.
Incidence and Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding with Continuous Flow Assist Devices
Continuous flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) have emerged as the standard of care for patients in advanced heart failure (HF) requiring long-term mechanical circulatory support. Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding has been frequently reported within this population.
Incidence of Deep Sternal Wound Infection Is Not Reduced with Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients
Deep sternal wound infections (DSWI) remain a devastating complication in cardiac surgery applying full sternotomy.
Washing of Irradiated Red Blood Cells in Paediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Is it Clinically Useful? A Retrospective Audit
Irradiation of blood weakens the cell membranes and results in an increase of lactate and potassium concentration.