Protamine
Protamine is an FDA-approved drug for use in neutralizing the effect of unfractionated heparin.[1][2] It is most commonly used to neutralize heparin-induced anticoagulation […]
Short-Term Results of Bilateral Internal Mammary Arterial Grafting for Patients Aged 60–75 Years
Bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafting has a good long-term survival rate and graft patency rate, but it is only recommended in […]
Comparison Between Measured and Calculated Free Calcium Values at Different Serum Albumin Concentrations
Free ionic calcium is the metabolically active component of total calcium (TCa) in blood. However, most laboratories report TCa levels that are […]
Mitral Valve Repair: Moving Towards a Personalized Ring
Abstract BACKGROUND: Mitral valve repair with the use of an annuloplasty ring is the procedure of choice in patients with significant mitralregurgitation (MR) due to floppy mitral […]
Impact of Repositioning During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement on Embolized Debris
Abstract BACKGROUND: Use of the dual-filter cerebral embolic protection (CEP) device has been linked to a lower stroke rate in patients undergoing […]
Calculating Risk for Poor Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To outline the tools available to help understand the risk of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and the gaps in […]
The Influence of Carbon Dioxide Field Flooding in Mitral Valve Operations With Cardiopulmonary Bypass on S100ß Level in Blood Plasma in the Aging Brain
Abstract INTRODUCTION: The risk of air microembolism during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is high and influences the postoperative outcome, especially in elderly patients. […]
The Pharmacological Protection of Renal Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of different routes and timings of administration of dopamine and mannitol used to alleviate the adverse effects of […]
Dual Inflow Without Circulatory Arrest for Hemiarch Replacement
Abstract BACKGROUND: Open distal graft to proximal aortic arch anastomosis is central to a hemiarch replacement. Even if the ischemic tolerance time […]
Cold Agglutinins in a Patient Undergoing Normothermic Cardiac Operation With Warm Cardioplegia
Abstract Cold agglutinins are autoantibodies that agglutinate red blood cells at low temperatures, leading to haemagglutination and haemolysis. They are generally of no clinical […]
Cold Agglutinin-Induced Hemolytic Anemia as the Primary Presentation in SLE – A Case Report
Abstract Cold agglutinin-induced hemolytic anemia as the primary presentation in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is extremely rare. Only few cases have been reported […]
Tranexamic Acid Versus ɛ-Aminocaproic Acid: Efficacy and Safety in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
OBJECTIVE: Tranexamic acid (TXA) and ɛ-aminocaproic acid (EACA) are used for antifibrinolytic therapy in cardiac surgery, although data directly comparing their blood sparing effect and […]