Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Cardiopulmonary Failure in Pediatric Patients: Is a Second Course Justified?
We hypothesized that data from a national ECMO registry would be useful in identifying which pediatric patients would be optimal candidates for a second course of ECMO.
The TandemHeart as a Bridge to a Long-Term Axial-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device (Bridge to Bridge)
End-stage heart-failure patients in acute refractory cardiogenic shock with multi-organ dysfunction require aggressive medical therapy that includes inotropic support.
Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions, Age and the Length of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Postoperative Outcome After Repair of the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch for Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
Repair of the ascending aorta and aortic arch carries a high morbidity and mortality, which can be complicated by the often emergent nature of the intervention.
The Principals of Pumpless Extracorporeal Lung Assist
The recently introduced pumpless extracorporeal lung assist (PECLA) is a remarkable alternative to the conventional extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in case of severe lung failure.
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Healing in Critical-Size Long-Bone Defects
This study supports the allogenic use of PRP for bone healing as an off-the-shelf therapy.
Topical Application of Autologous Blood Products During Surgical Closure Following a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
The current study was intended to assess the safety and efficacy of the application of autologous platelet rich and platelet poor plasma to the sternal closure and saphenous vein harvest site during closure following a coronary artery bypass graft.
Platelet Rich Concentrate: Basic Science and Current Clinical Applications
A better understanding of platelet function and appropriate clinical use is essential in achieving the desired outcomes of platelet-rich concentrate in orthopaedic clinical applications.
Impaired Sublingual Microvascular Perfusion During Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Pilot Study
Microcirculatory blood flow alterations have been associated with impaired outcome. We investigated whether these alterations occurred before, during, and after coronary artery bypass grafting.
Use of (All-Blood) Miniplegia Versus Crystalloid Cardioplegia in an Experimental Model of Acute Myocardial Ischemia
Several methods of myocardial protection have been used. The use of all-blood solutions modified with glutamate and aspartate has increased. Its use in situations of acute ischemia provides improved contractile function, "resuscitating" the previously lesioned muscle. The dilution preconized by literature is around 25% of the hematocrit. The present study evaluates an all-blood cardioplegia solution with tepid 1% dilution, denominated miniplegia.
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. A Pilot Study
The application of platelet rich plasma during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is safe, and produces results which do not deteriorate over time.
Avecor Trillium Oxygenator Versus Noncoated Monolyth Oxygenator: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Two hundred patients who were scheduled to undergo valve repair and/or replacement surgery with or without coronary surgery were enrolled in the study. The patients were randomized to undergo CPB with either the Avecor oxygenator with Trillium™ (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN, USA), a biopassive surface, or the Monolyth (Sorin, Irvine, CA, USA) oxygenator without coating.
Effects of Intramyocardial Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Healing Process After Myocardial Infarction
We postulated that a platelet-mediated paracrine effect may accelerate the healing process after myocardial infarction.