Cardioprotective Effects and the Mechanisms of Terminal Warm Blood Cardioplegia in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Background: Terminal warm blood cardioplegia has been shown to enhance myocardial protection in adult patients. However, the cardioprotective effects and the mechanisms […]
Continuous Addition of Adenosine with a Micropump System Improves Warm Whole Blood Cardioplegia
Background: Micropump additive systems allow for continuous modification of cardioplegia composition during heart surgery. Although the use of such systems in warm […]
What is Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, maintaining the circulation of blood and the oxygen content […]
Is Kidney Function Altered by the Duration of Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
Backgraoud: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is considered responsible for kidney damage. By using sensitive markers of kidney damage we assessed whether the length […]
CardioTech Announces Third CardioPass Patient and Start of Phase II Brazilian Clinical Trials
CardioTech International, Inc. (Amex: CTE, news) today announced that on October 13 a 76 year old hypertensive female was implanted with the […]
Coronary Surgery Without Cardiotomy Suction and Autotransfusion Reduces the Postoperative Systemic Inflammatory Response
Background: Cardiotomy suction and autotransfusion of mediastinal shed blood may contribute to the inflammatory response after cardiac surgery. We compared inflammatory activation, […]
Cardiovascular Prognosis For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Identified
A recent report from Finland indicates that the cluster of eight cardiovascular risk factors among people with Diabetes type 2 have considerable […]
Latest IMV Market Report on U.S. Cath Lab Facilities Shows Continued Growth In Cath Lab Case Volume
Based on IMV Medical Information Division’s fifth census of all cardiac cath labs in the US, IMV estimates that from 1998 to […]
Safety and Efficacy of Perioperative Cell Salvage and Autotransfusion After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to ascertain whether cell salvage and autotransfusion after first time elective coronary artery bypass grafting […]
The Cell Saver: A Valuable Adjunct In Total Joint Arthroplasty
High erythrocyte viability makes the Cell Saver a valuable adjunct in total joint arthroplasty. Erythrocytes can be salvaged from blood collected from […]
A Cytokine Analysis of the Effect of Cell Saver on Blood in Coronary Bypass Surgery
Background: Increasing concern about the transmission of viral disease has generated greater interest in the use of salvaged blood as a means […]