Hypothermic Versus Normothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients With Valvular Heart Disease
The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is as effective as hypothermic CPB in terms of cardiac protection (cTnI level) and outcome in patients with valvular heart disease.
Platelet-Rich Plasma: Underlying Biology and Clinical Correlates
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has recently become the focus of intensive interest and discussion, in part because of the expanding understanding of platelet function.
Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chronic Wounds: Remaining Fibronectin May Influence Matrix Remodeling and Regeneration Success
We hypothesize that the remaining plasma and platelet-bound fibronectin may act as a further bioactive protein in platelet-rich plasmapreparations.
Anatomy of Main Coronary Artery Location: Radial Position around the Aortic Root Circumference
Recent literature has emphasized the importance of this anatomic component in the orientation of coronary buttons for the composite graft operation, especially as regards the use of porcine biological roots or design of novel mechanical or biological composite grafts.
Off-pump Transapical Closure of a Mitral Periprosthetic Leak: A New Approach to a Difficult Problem
A 60-year old male patient with multiple risk factors and two previous interventions over the mitral valve was admitted to the emergency unit with symptoms of cardiac failure.
The Use of Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation in Donors after Cardiac Death
The use of ECMO in donors after cardio-circulatory death should be encouraged and further developed.
High Haematocrit in Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease Affects how Fibrinogen Activity is Determined by Rotational Thromboelastometry
Supra-physiologic HCT causes abnormal ROTEM test results consistent with increased dilution of fibrinogen and coagulation factors in whole blood by red cells.
Blood Pressure Excursions below the Cerebral Autoregulation Threshold during Cardiac Surgery are Associated with Acute Kidney Injury
Excursions of mean arterial blood pressure below the limit of autoregulation and not absolute mean arterial blood pressure are independently associated with for acute kidney injury.
Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding the use of Ventricular Assist Devices in Supporting Patients with End-Stage Organ Dysfunction
In this paper, we provide an introduction to ethical considerations related to the use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in end-stage organ failure,
Cardioprotective and Prognostic Effects of Remote Ischaemic Preconditioning in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Single-Centre Randomised, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
Remote ischaemic preconditioning provided perioperative myocardial protection and improved the prognosis of patients undergoing elective CABG surgery.
Randomized Trial on the Effect of Sevoflurane on Polypropylene Membrane Oxygenator Performance
The use of sevoflurane during CPB in cardiac surgery does not affect membrane oxygenator performance.
Hypercoagulability in Relation to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patency and Clinical Outcome
Hypercoagulability, as evaluated by TEG in patients undergoing CABG is associated with an increased risk of post-surgical thrombembolic events, however not accompanied by augmented coronary bypass graft failure.