Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities following Off-Pump Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study was to determine the rate of DW-MRI detection of brain lesions following off-pump CABG.
Early Experience With Activated Recombinant Factor VII for Intractable Hemorrhage After Cardiovascular Surgery
. We report our experience with the use of activated recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) as rescue therapy for patients with refractory postoperative hemorrhage.
Early Experience With Activated Recombinant Factor VII for Intractable Hemorrhage After Cardiovascular Surgery
. We report our experience with the use of activated recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) as rescue therapy for patients with refractory postoperative hemorrhage.
pH-Stat Versus alpha-Stat Acid-Base Management Strategy During Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Combined With Embolic Brain Injury
We investigated this possible adverse effect in an experimental model that combined hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) and embolic brain injury.
Blood Simulant for Instructional Use in Autologous Blood Salvaging Machines at Perfusion Schools and Institutions
The goal was to create a blood simulant that could be utilized in the training and competency evaluations of personnel in the use of all autologous blood salvaging machines.
Nafamostat Preserves Neutrophil Deformability and Reduces Microaggregate Formation During Simulated Extracorporeal Circulation
The study assesses the inhibitory effects of nafamostat mesilate on neutrophil and platelet activation, and on the neutrophil deformability change and microaggregate formation during simulated extracorporeal circulation.
Cognitive Outcomes Three Years After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Comparison of On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery and Nonsurgical Controls
We compared changes in cognitive performance from baseline to 3 years in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting with those of a control group of patients with known risk factors for coronary artery disease but without surgery.
Does Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion Protect the Brain During Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest?
This study compares cerebral protection using no cerebroplegia and using antegrade cerebroplegia with variable flow rates during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA).
Experimental Study on Myocardial Protection by Adjunct Use of Carperitide (hANP) in Cardiac Surgery
In recent years, various beneficial roles of human atrial natriuretic peptide (hANP) have been demonstrated in the internal medicine and surgical fields.
Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair With the Aid of Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Heparin-coated Circuits Versus Nonheparin-Coated Circuits
The aim of this study was to evaluate (i) the impact of partial cardiopulmonary bypass on distal organ function and surgical outcomes; and (ii) the effectiveness of using heparin-coated circuits for preventing bleeding complications.
Experimental Study on Myocardial Protection by Adjunct Use of Carperitide (hANP) in Cardiac Surgery
In recent years, various beneficial roles of human atrial natriuretic peptide (hANP) have been demonstrated in the internal medicine and surgical fields.
Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair With the Aid of Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Heparin-coated Circuits Versus Nonheparin-Coated Circuits
The aim of this study was to evaluate (i) the impact of partial cardiopulmonary bypass on distal organ function and surgical outcomes; and (ii) the effectiveness of using heparin-coated circuits for preventing bleeding complications.