Comparison of Graft Patency Between Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Updated Meta-Analysis
The current study is a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that compared the graft patency between OPCAB and ONCAB.
Outcome Characteristics of Multiple-Valve Surgery: Comparison With Single-Valve Procedures.
Despite similarities in preoperative profiles of the patients undergoing single-valve and MUV procedures, mortality for MUV surgery remains considerably higher.
Is There Evidence that Fresh Frozen Plasma is Superior to Antithrombin Administration to Treat Heparin Resistance in Cardiac Surgery?
We conclude that the treatment of HR with FFP may not restore the ACT to therapeutic levels with adequate heparinization,
Outcomes following Cardiac Surgery in Patients with Preoperative Renal Dialysis
The question addressed was that whether patients who are dependent on chronic dialysis have higher morbidity and mortality rates than the general population when undergoing cardiac surgery.
Vasopressin Induces Rectosigmoidal Mucosal Ischemia during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of this study was to analyze whether CPB with or without additional vasopressin administration affects the rectosigmoidal mucosal microcirculation
Moderate and Deep Hypothermia Produces Hyporesposiveness to Phenylephrine in Isolated Rat Aorta
This study found out the difference of vascular reactivity by phenylephrine in moderate and severe hypothermia.
Perioperative Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Correlate With Outcomes in Children and Adults With Tetralogy of Fallot Undergoing Corrective Surgery
We demonstrated a rise in serum TNF-α levels in patients with TOF
Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Pressure Predicts Survival in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Patients
Therefore, the purpose of this study was to define the long-term predictive value of elevated LVEDP in CABG and its relationship to LVEF.
Initial Experience with Single-Vessel Cannulation for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Respiratory Failure
Herein, we report our institutional experience using a bicaval dual-lumen catheter for pediatric venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support,
Systemic Venous Anomalies in the Middle East
Systemic venous anomalies are quite rare and can be associated with congenital heart disease requiring surgery.
Influence of the Washing Program on the Blood Processing Performance of a Continuous Autotransfusion Device
The continuous auto transfusion system has been widely used in surgical operations. Although the continuous autotransfusion device provided consistent hematocrit quality, the levels of some blood lipid components showed significant differences among the washing programs.
Effectiveness of Autologous Transfusion System in Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
The current study analyzed the efficacy of autologous transfusion with washed shed blood (WSB) in primary total knee and total hip arthroplasty (TKA, THA).