Comparison of Transfusion Requirements for Conventional and Miniaturized Extracorporeal Circuits
The use of MECs can be expected to be associated with fewer red blood cell transfusions.
Regeneration of Autotransplanted Avascular Lymph Nodes in the Rat Is Improved by Platelet-Rich Plasma
The aim of this study was to verify that subcutaneous lymph node transplantation inducing lymphatic regeneration is possible in healthy adult rats, in analogy to results obtained in other species.
Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo Controlled Study of Neuroprotection With Lidocaine in Cardiac Surgery
Cognitive decline after cardiac surgery remains common and diminishes patients' quality of life. Based on experimental and clinical evidence, this study assessed the potential of intravenously administered lidocaine to reduce postoperative cognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass.
Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Fibrin Glue on Healing of Critical-Size Calvarial Bone Defects
Despite the insufficient number of experimental studies, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) including high amounts of growth factors is introduced to clinical use rapidly.
Regenerative Surgery: Use of Fat Grafting Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Chronic Lower-Extremity Ulcers
The authors present their experience with reconstructive surgery of the lower extremity for chronic ulcers, evaluating the effects related to the use of a platelet-rich plasma combined with fat tissue.
Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery. Focus on Modifiable Risk Factors
The objective of the present study was to identify and determine the prognostic importance of such risk factors.
Effects of Mild Hypothermia and Rewarming on Renal Function After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Hypothermia is a potential strategy for visceral organ protection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We report data from two randomized studies evaluating mild hypothermia and rewarming on postoperative renal function in cardiac surgical patients.
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).
Long-term Extracorporeal Circulation Management: The Role of Low- and High-range Heparin ACT Tests
Modern management of extracorporeal circulation, especially during long-term support of post-cardiac surgical patients, remains challenging and requires optimal care of the patient’s fluid balance and coagulation hemostasis for its successful outcome.
Aggressive Zero Balance Ultrafiltration on CPB in Patients with Renal Failure May Cause Cerebral Edema: A Theoretical Analysis
The objective of this study was to determine the brain volume changes that occur secondary to hemofiltration during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with renal failure.
Hypertonic Cardiopulmonary Bypass Primes and Endothelial Damage
The objective of this study was to investigate whether hypertonic hyperosmolar primes solution (HHPS), with an osmolarity of 2300 mOsmol/L, causes endothelial damage/loss.