Washing of Irradiated Red Blood Cells in Paediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Is It Clinically Useful? A Retrospective Audit
To avoid the adverse effects of increased lactate and potassium concentration during paediatric bypass, prewashing of homologous blood in a cell-saving device was implemented at our institution. A retrospective audit of clinical data was performed to assess the relevance of this method.
What is the Optimal Anticoagulation in Patients with a Left Ventricular Assist Device?
The question addressed was whether there is an optimal antithrombotic management for patients supported with axial-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
Multichannel Near Infrared Spectroscopy Indicates Regional Variations in Cerebral Autoregulation in Infants Supported on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Infants on life support system (ECMO) for cardiorespiratory failure are at risk of cerebral autoregulation impairment and consequent neurological problems.
Nadir Hematocrit During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: End-organ Dysfunction and Mortality
To discover the effects of the lowest hematocrit during cardiopulmonary bypass on end-organ function and mortality in patients who did not receive red blood cell transfusion and to identify predictors of nadir hematocrit.
In Vivo Effects on Human Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Delivery and Metabolism of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Perioperative Hemodilution
To investigate the in vivo effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and perioperative hemodilution on human skeletal muscle oxygen delivery and metabolism and to determine the dilution state at which these effects arise.
Outcomes of Preoperative Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Therapy in Patients Undergoing Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Our aim was to study in-hospital outcomes after isolated CABG in patients on preoperative ACE inhibitors.
Anatomy, Mechanics, and Pathophysiology of the Mitral Annulus
This review discusses the role of annular dysfunction in the pathogenesis of these disorders.
Haematocrit is Invalid for Estimating Red Cell Volume: A Prospective Study in Male Volunteers
Although haematocrit and haemoglobin value are concentrations, they are commonly used to guide clinical decisions involving red cell and plasma volumes. A study challenging this convention systematically co-determined and compared these measures.
Coagulopathy and Hemostatic Monitoring in Cardiac Surgery: An Update
This review describes coagulopathies occurring in cardiac surgery and the monitoring of these.
The Impact of Intraoperative Vasopressin Infusion in Complex Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of intraoperative vasopressin infusion on postoperative liver, renal and haemostatic function and lactate levels in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery.
Risks for Impaired Cerebral Autoregulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Postoperative Stroke
The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for impaired autoregulation during coronary artery bypass graft, valve surgery with CPB, or both and to evaluate whether near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) autoregulation monitoring could be used to identify this condition.
Microcirculation and Macrocirculation in Cardiac Surgical Patients
The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between microcirculatory alterations after open cardiac surgery, macrohemodynamics, and global indices of organ perfusion.