The Influence of Hemodilution on Outcome After Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Background: We hypothesized that cognitive impairment and hemodynamic instability after infant cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass might be exacerbated by hemodilution. Methods: […]
Electrocardiographic Evidence Of Myocardial Ischaemia During Hemodilution Probably Benign
The development of the higher heart rates during haemodilution may have contributed to the development of an imbalance between myocardial supply and […]
Artificial Hemoglobin Could Become Blood Substitute
WESTPORT, CT (Reuters Health) – A genetically engineered version of hemoglobin may someday serve as the main ingredient in an artificial blood […]
A Story About Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HES)
The month of August is for me a time of remembrance. My wife and I just celebrated our 26th anniversary. I am […]
Changes in Hemostasis During Pediatric Heart Surgery: Impact of a Biocompatible Heparin-Coated Perfusion System
BACKGROUND: This study describes the response in hemostasis during open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in children (
Artificial Surface-Induced Cytokine Synthesis: Effect of Heparin Coating and Complement Inhibition
Background: Contact between blood and artificial surfaces induces an inflammatory response including activation of leukocytes and platelets, as well as complement and […]
Molecular Mechanisms of Heparin-Induced Platelet Dysfunction
Introduction Hemostasis involves many components, all of which must function properly in order for the process to be efficient. Maintaining adequate hemostasis […]
Percutaneous Interventions in Patients With Immune-Mediated Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
The use of unfractionated heparin, the traditional antithrombotic agent during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), is associated with the risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, […]
Heparin Pretreatment Does Not Alter Heparin Requirements During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, UK. Heparin infusion may cause heparin resistance and may affect monitoring by […]
High Blood Pressure May Be Cause Of Endothelial Dysfunction
Transient increases in intravascular pressure significantly depress endothelium-dependent vasodilation in human resistance arteries, a study has found. This suggests elevated blood pressure […]
Inside the New Medical Privacy Law
What your doctor can and can not reveal about your medical records to insurance companies Who hasn’t experienced that sinking feeling during […]
The Role of Hospital Volume in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Is More Always Better?
Abstract This study sought to determine whether regionalization of non-emergent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) from low to high volume hospitals would […]