Effect of Dexamethasone on Perioperative Renal Function Impairment During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Dexamethasone administration before CPB has no protective effect on perioperative renal dysfunction in low-risk cardiac surgical patients.
Circulating Levels of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Are Associated With Mild Pulmonary Dysfunction After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a central mediator of inflammatory response and acute lung injury that is secreted in response to corticosteroids.
Extracorporeal Circulation without External Clamping and Cannulation of the Aorta: Transventricular Placement of a New Multifunctional Aortic Cannula
This cannula could be used in patients with a severe atherosclerotic ascending aorta. The risk of plaque detachment and stroke during ECC might be reduced.
Fulminant Myocarditis in Adults and Children: Bi-Ventricular Assist Device for Recovery
In FM with intractable cardiogenic shock, the use of a BiVAD as a bridge to recovery is a life saving approach and should be considered before multi-end organ failure.
Atrial Fibrillation After Surgical Revascularization: Is There Any Difference Between On-Pump and Off-Pump?
There is no reduction of AF rate in myocardial revascularization without cardiopulmonary bypass.
Extracorporeal Cardiac Shock Wave Therapy Markedly Ameliorates Ischemia-Induced Myocardial Dysfunction in Pigs in Vivo
These results suggest that extracorporeal cardiac SW therapy is an effective and noninvasive therapeutic strategy for ischemic heart disease.
Intraoperative Use of Autologous Platelet-rich and Platelet-poor Plasma for Orthopedic Surgery Patients
Abstract: As use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-poor plasma (PPP) increases for intraoperative care of a variety of patients, it […]
Identification of Pressure Passive Cerebral Perfusion and Its Mediators after Infant Cardiac Surgery
Absctract: Cerebrovascular pressure autoregulation (CPA) regulates cerebral blood flow (CBF) in relation to changes in mean arterial blood pressure (MAP). Identification of […]
Cytomedix, Inc. Expands Patent Litigation Representation by Engaging Leading Litigation Firm
Cytomedix, Inc. (OTC BB:CYME.OB - News) today announced an expansion of the company's patent litigation legal representation with the engagement of Fish & Richardson on a contingent fee basis.
Trasylol Reduces Bleeding in CABG Patients on Anti-Platelet Therapy
In patients who require anti-platelet therapy, aprotinin (Trasylol; Bayer's) reduces blood loss and the need for blood transfusions during and after coronary artery bypass surgery, Bayer said on Tuesday.
Avoidance of Bleeding During Surgery in Patients Receiving Anticoagulant and/or Antiplatelet Therapy : Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Considerations
Perioperative management of chronically anticoagulated patients and/or patients treated with antiplatelet therapy is a complex medical problem.
Sinus Floor Augmentation With Simultaneous Placement of Dental Implants in the Presence of Platelet-Rich Plasma or Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-7
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible benefit of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in sinus grafting as compared with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7 (rhBMP-7).