Cognitive Outcomes in Elderly High-Risk Patients 1 Year After Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. A Randomized Trial
Age is considered to be the strongest predictive factor of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) after cardiac surgery. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass is considered to be less harmful to the patient, especially in terms of neurological complications.
Florida Perfusion Licensure Efforts (Video)
Case Reports in the Sun IV video highlighting the perfusion licensure efforts in the state of Florida.
Clinical Outcomes With Bioactive Agents Alone or in Combination With Grafting or Guided Tissue Regeneration
The purpose of the present review was to determine the clinical effect of the use of bioactive agents (BAs) for the treatment of intra-osseous and furcation defects.
Release of Cardiac Biochemical and Inflammatory Markers in Patients on Cardiopulmonary Bypass Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This study was aimed at assessing the release and timing of cardiac biochemical and inflammatory markers in patients undergoing elective CABG with CPB.
Myocardial Revascularization By Off Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery (OPCABG): A Ten Year Review
Off pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) avoids the use of CPB and hence is proposed to reduce these complications. We present the results of OPCABG in Northern Ireland over ten years.
Bicarbonate Buffered Ultrafiltration Leads to a Physiologic Priming Solution in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Therefore, we tested the hypothesis whether ultrafiltration of the prime and replacement with bicarbonate buffered hemofiltration solution (BB-HS) is sufficient for reducing the metabolic load and reaching a physiologic state.
Influence of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Chondrogenic Differentiation and Proliferation of Chondrocytes and Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Our clinical aim is to develop a one-step procedure for autologous CC transplantation, i.e. harvesting, isolation and reimplantation of CC performed in one single surgical procedure.
Evaluation of Postoperative Drainage With Application of Platelet-Rich and Platelet-Poor Plasma Following Hemithyroidectomy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-poor plasma (PPP) have been used to improve hemostasis and wound healing after surgery; however, randomized controlled trials proving their efficacy are lacking.
Bone Healing in Critical-Size Defects Treated With Platelet-Rich Plasma Activated by Two Different Methods. A Histologic and Histometric Study in Rat Calvaria
The purpose of this study was to analyze histologically the influence of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) coagulated with two different activators on bone healing in surgically created critical-size defects (CSD) in rat calvaria.
The Use of Autologous PRP Ael as an Aid in the Management of Acute Trauma Wounds
This study has shown that PRP gel treatment can be a valuable and effective aid in the management of acute trauma wounds.
Influence of Intraoperative Fluid Volume on Cardiopulmonary Bypass Hematocrit and Blood Transfusions in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
A hematocrit (Hct) of less than 25% during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and transfusion of homologous packed red blood cells (PRBC) are each associated with an increased probability of adverse events in cardiac surgery.
Autologous Thrombin: Intraoperative Production From Whole Blood
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the robustness and reproducibility of a new sterile handheld disposable thrombin-processing device (TPD) to generate autologous human thrombin in the intraoperative setting, using whole blood as the starting source material.