Preconditioning Protects the Heart in a Prolonged Uremic Condition
We conclude that although prolonged experimental uremia leads to severe metabolic changes and the development of a mild myocardial dysfunction, the cardioprotective effect of ischemic preconditioning is still preserved.
Evolution of General Surgical Problems in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Patients with LVADs frequently require consultation from noncardiac surgeons within the scope of general surgeons and often require operation.
Endogenous Hydrogen Sulfide Mediates the Cardioprotection Induced by Ischemic Postconditioning in the Early Reperfusion Phase
The present study aimed to investigate the role of H(2)S in ischemic postconditioning (IPO) during the early period of reperfusion.
Isoflurane Prevents Neurocognitive Dysfunction After Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Rats
Isoflurane has documented neuroprotective effects so the present authors hypothesized that isoflurane prevents the neurocognitive dysfunction in rats after CPB.
Red Blood Cell Transfusion Volume and Mortality among Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Greater red blood cell transfusion volumes among patients supported with ECMO for non-cardiac indications are independently associated with an increase in odds of mortality.
A Hemolysis Study of an Intravascular Blood Cooling System for Localized Organ Tissue Cooling
To assess initial blood safety of our new organ cooling system, the CoolGuide Cooling System (CCS), we investigated safe operating conditions and configurations from a hemolysis perspective.
Considerations on Afterload Management for Patients with Centrifugal Ventricular Assist Devices
This case report illustrates the challenges in managing patients with centrifugal ventricular assist devices (VADs).
Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Polymorphisms and Cardiac Graft Function in Potential Organ Donors
We hypothesized that βAR polymorphisms predispose donor hearts to LV dysfunction after brain death.
Update on Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: Fifteen-Year Single-Institution Experience
We report our experience with blunt thoracic aortic injury at a level 1 trauma center over the past 15 years.
Does Anemia Impact Hospital Readmissions after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
We conducted a single-center retrospective study of 2102 patients who had CABG in Ontario to determine whether anemia at hospital discharge was associated with increased 30-day hospital readmissions, readmission secondary to cardiac disease, and 30-day mortality using administrative data.
Evaluation of the New Generation Dual-Lumen Catheter for Neonatal ECMO
The purpose of this study was to compare the newly designed dual-lumen venovenous catheter (VR13, OriGen Biomedical, Austin, TX) with the current dual-lumen catheter (VV12, OriGen Biomedical).
The Preventative Role of Curcumin on the Lung Inflammatory Response Induced by Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Rats
We designed this study to determine whether or not curcumin inhibits TLR4 and MyD88 protein levels and ameliorates lung inflammatory injury in a rat CPB model.