Safety and Effectiveness of Del Nido Cardioplegia in Comparison to Blood-Based St. Thomas Cardioplegia in Congenital Heart Surgeries: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Our study showed that both del Nido and BSTH cardioplegia are comparable in terms of myocardial protection.
Biomarkers as Predictors of Renal Damage in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
In our study, biomarkers did not show any correlation with the appearance of AKI.
Early Use of Hemoadsorption in Patients after Out-Of Hospital Cardiac Arrest – A Matched Pair Analysis
Routine use of hemoadsorption did not reduce, but seems to be associated with higher 30-day mortality in patients after OHCA.
Hemolysis and Plasma Free Hemoglobin During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support: From Clinical Implications to Laboratory Details
Here, we propose a review dedicated to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-associated hemolysis, with a particular emphasis on pathophysiology, prevalence, and clinical consequences of such complication.
Intravascular Hemolysis and Complications During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Hemolysis is an unavoidable side effect of current ECMO technology and there are no approved treatments or treatment guidelines for the neonatal population. Therefore, increased vigilance, recognition of the severity of the hemolytic process, and prompt management are essential to prevent severe endothelial injury leading to proinflammatory and prothrombotic events.
Covid-19-Associated Coagulopathy: Biomarkers of Thrombin Generation and Fibrinolysis Leading the Outcome
Severe patterns of COVID-19 ARDS are characterized by a thrombin burst and the consequent coagulation activation. Mechanisms of fibrinolysis regulation appear unbalanced toward fibrinolysis inhibition. This pattern ameliorates in survivors, whereas it worsens in nonsurvivors.
Heparin Concentration in Cell Salvage During Heparinization: A Pilot Study
Salvaged blood during cardiovascular surgery intervention does not contain enough heparin to influence activated clotting time.
Measuring and Monitoring Perioperative Patient Safety: A Basic Approach for Clinicians
Considering the potential for perioperative patient safety measurements to improve patient outcomes, the absence of a generally accepted measurement standard and manifold barriers to reporting, a pragmatic approach to locally measuring patient safety appears advisable.
Current Impact of Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in São Paulo State
Currently in the REPLICCAR, reoperation for bleeding was the only outcome associated with the use of CPB in CABG.
Acute Type A Aortic Dissection During the COVID-19 Outbreak
We present a case of acute type A aortic dissection in a patient with COVID-19 to highlight the clinical implications of a true emergent procedure during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Comparison between the Effects of Bretschneider’s HTK Solution and Cold Blood Cardioplegia on Systemic Endothelial Functions in Patients who Undergo Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: a Prospective Randomized and Controlled Trial
Cardiopulmonary bypass leads to endothelial dysfunction. Our results revealed that Bretschneider’s HTK solution causes less severe endothelial injury than cold blood cardioplegia.