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.
Extracorporeal Life Support Improves Survival in Cardiac Arrest
Extracorporeal life support combined with conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) roughly doubles survival over CPR alone in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest of cardiac origin, a new study suggests.
The Biology of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Its Application in Oral Surgery: Literature Review
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a new approach in tissue regeneration and a developing area for clinicians and researchers.
Does Transfusion With “Old” Blood Place the Surgical Patient at Risk?
Stored red cells undergo progressive structural and functional changes over time. We tested the hypothesis that serious complications and mortality after cardiac surgery are increased when transfused red cells are stored for more than 2 weeks.
Current Status of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Japan
OPCAB with multiple arterial grafts has become the standard CABG in Japan.
Intraoperative Cell Salvage in Infants Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Trial
The purpose of this prospective non-randomised study was to determine the impact of intraoperative cell salvage on postoperative allogeneic blood products transfusion in infant patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Insulin-Blood Cardioplegia Decreases Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity in Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury During Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This is the first open heart surgery study in which diminished MMP activation was achieved via a metabolic change.
Repair of Critical Bone Defects With Injectable Platelet Rich Plasma/Bone Marrow-Derived Stromal Cells Composite: Experimental Study in Rabbits
This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of PRP carrier to deliver bone marrow derived stromal cells (BMSCs) and regenerate bone tissues to reconstruct critical bone defects in rabbits.