Hemolysis in Cardiac Surgery Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Review in Search of a Treatment Algorithm
Hemolysis is a fact in all extracorporeal circuits, as shown in various studies by the increasing levels of plasma-free hemoglobin (PfHb) and decreasing levels of haptoglobin during and after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Mitral Valve Replacement in a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease Using Perioperative Exchange Transfusion
Sickle cell disease is a genetic hemoglobinopathy in which a significant number of red blood cells carry hemoglobin-S as opposed to normal red blood cells that contain hemoglobin-A.
Circulating Particles During Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this study was to characterize the occurrence of these particles at different stages of the operation, and to study their occurrence in the circulation at multiple time-points after the retransfusion of shed blood.
The Impact of On-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery vs. Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on Sexual Function
To discuss the difference between the on pump and the newer alternative-the off-pump CABG (OPCABG) surgery-on the sexual function.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Induced Pulsatile Perfusion Reduces Endothelial Activation and Inflammatory Response Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)-induced pulsatile perfusion has demonstrated that it can preserve organ function during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We evaluated the role of IABP pulsatile perfusion on endothelial response.
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Osteoblast and Periodontal Ligament Cell Migration, Proliferation and Differentiation
The aim of this study was to investigate the in vitro effect of platelet-rich plasma on osteoblasts and periodontal ligament cell function.
Bone Regeneration with Autologous Plasma, Bone Marrow Stromal Cells, and Porous beta-Tricalcium Phosphate in Nonhuman Primates
We tested its effectiveness and investigated the effects of its components on a monkey ectopic bone formation model.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Effect on Periodontally Affected Human Gingival Fibroblasts: An in Vitro Study
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the gingival fibroblast proliferative response derived from patients with chronic and aggressive periodontitis to homologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With a Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit: a Prospective, Randomized Trial
The study was designed to determine differences in blood loss and transfusion associated with a minimized cardiopulmonary bypass circuit versus a standard bypass circuit.
Recombinat Activated Factor VII Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Review the use of recombinant activated Factor VII following cardiac surgery. Specifically, we sought to define our current therapeutic practice indications and outcomes to assess the impact of recombinant activated factor VII on postoperative bleeding.
Blood Transfusion Reduction in Cardiac Surgery: Multidisciplinary Approach at a Community Hospital
Mounting evidence exists for more restrictive blood transfusion practices in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Few studies, however, have recognized or agree upon a method by which this decrease in allogeneic red blood cell transfusion can be achieved. We will review our methods and experience in a blood conservation initiative from 2003 to 2007.
Autologous Platelet Concentrates for Bone Graft Enhancement in Sinus Lift Procedure
The goal of this study was to demonstrate that osteogenesis gained by mixing autologous PLT concentrates (APCs) with a small quantity of autologous bone graft could give a sufficient quality to lead to dental implant placement.