Evaluation of a New Device for the Intraoperative Assessment of Coronary Artery Bypasses Grafting
By measuring graft resistance and compliance, this new device is useful for evaluating graft performance during CABG.
Use of Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation Improves Outcome after Heart Surgery; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Use of MECC in heart surgery resulted in improved short-term outcome as reflected by reduced mortality and morbidity compared with conventional extracorporeal circulation
Impact of Nurse-Initiated Preoperative Education on Postoperative Anxiety Symptoms and Complications after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Nurse-initiated preoperational education and counseling were associated with a reduced rate of perioperative complications and a reduced level of anxiety following CABG.
Preliminary in Vivo Testing of a Novel Pump for Short-Term Extracorporeal Life Support
The BioVAD provided adequate flow in an acute in vivo model.
Transfusion of Older Stored Blood and Risk of Death: A Meta-Analysis
Based on available data, use of older stored blood is associated with a significantly increased risk of death.
Use of Extracorporeal Respiratory Support during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review
We describe the case of a 25 year-old woman at 27 weeks of gestation.
Meta-Analysis of the Studies of Bleeding Complications of Platelets Pathogen-Reduced with the Intercept System
Treatment with Intercept may increase the risk of all and clinically significant (albeit not severe) bleeding complications in RCTs maintaining a platelet count of ≥10×10(9) or ≥20×10(9)/l through increased platelet transfusions.
Compliant Model of a Coupled Sequential Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft: Effects of Vessel Wall Elasticity and Non-Newtonian Rheology on Blood Flow Regime and Hemodynamic Parameters Distribution
We have recently developed a novel design for coronary arterial bypass surgical grafting, consisting of coupled sequential side-to-side and end-to-side anastomoses.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation–An Anaesthesiologist’s Perspective–Part II: Clinical and Technical Consideration
The clinical considerations and indicators for placing the patient on ECMO, the various circuit configurations, clinical and technical issues, and management aspects are considered in this article.
Patient-Specific Multiscale Modeling of Blood Flow for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
We observe that PV loops do not change significantly after CABG but that both coronary perfusion and local hemodynamic parameters near the anastomosis region change substantially.
Effect of Patient Education in the Management of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Our review had insufficient power to exclude clinically important effects of education on mortality and morbidity.
Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This review summarizes available epidemiologic data and how they apply to our understanding of AKI pathophysiology during ECMO.