The Effect of Methylprednisolone on Cytokine Concentration and Leukocyte Adhesion Molecule Expression
This study examines the effect of methylprednisolone on cytokine balance and adhesion molecule expression within an isolated cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system. This […]
Cardiac Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Produces Less Systemic Inflammatory Response
Objective: We sought to compare low-flow cardiopulmonary bypass with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in respect to the influence on the systemic inflammatory […]
Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest and Global Reperfusion Injury: Avoidance by Making a Pump Prime Reperfusate
Objective: We sought to determine whether damage after deep hypothermic circulatory arrest can be diminished by changing pump prime components when reinstituting […]
High DVT Rate Seen in Rehab Patients After CABG
In a new study of patients entering cardiac rehabilitation after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) […]
Depression Strongest Predictor of Chest Pain after Coronary Bypass Surgery
BOSTON (Reuters Health) – Compared with other known cardiovascular factors, signs of depression 1 month after coronary bypass surgery are the best […]
Left Heart Bypass During Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Does Not Reduce the Incidence of Paraplegia
BACKGROUND: The preferred technique for spinal cord protection during surgical repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms (DTAAs) remains controversial. The purpose of […]
Valve Regurgitation Often Improves After Dexfenfluramine Discontinuation
Valve regurgitation as a result of fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine treatment often improves after patients discontinue therapy, according to results of two recent […]
Diabetics With Autonomic Neuropathy Have Decreased Myocardial Perfusion Reserve
Type 1 diabetics with autonomic neuropathy exhibit decreased myocardial perfusion reserve capacity when challenged with a vasodilator. This finding may be related […]
The ABC’s of Diabetes
When we eat food, part of it is turned into glucose (sugar), which helps provide energy to the cells in our bodies. […]
Ultrafiltration and Peritoneal Dialysis During Neonatal CPB
OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of balanced ultrafiltration and peritoneal dialysis (PD) on plasma and urinary cytokines and renal dysfunction after cardiopulmonary […]
Edema Linked To Diastolic Dysfunction
Edema in patients with hypertensive pulmonary edema may be due to the exacerbation of diastolic dysfunction by hypertension – not to transient […]
Higher Digoxin Levels Associated With Increased Mortality In Men With Heart Failure/Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Higher serum digoxin concentrations (SDCs) have been associated with increased mortality in men with heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction, research from […]