Impact of Peripherally Established Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Regional and Systemic Blood Lactate Levels
To investigate blood lactate levels during and after peripherally established cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Efficacy of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Acute Myocardial Infarction with Cardiogenic Shock
AIM: We analyzed the results of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) necessitating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and investigated […]
A Stepwise Progression in the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock
We present a case of a young woman with a massive anterior wall MI and subsequent cardiogenic shock who was treated with advanced mechanical circulatory support.
Cardiac Surgery in Jehovah’s Witness Patients: Ten-Year Experience
Cardiac surgery in Jehovah's Witnesses poses unique challenges. We have developed a comprehensive multimodality program for these patients and have obtained excellent results.
Safety and Feasibility of Intra-Operative Device Closure of Atrial Septal Defect with Transthoracic Minimal Invasion
The study aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of intra-operative device closure of atrial septal defect with transthoracic minimal invasion.
Improving the Specificity of the PF4 ELISA in Diagnosing Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
We examined whether the specificity of the PF4 ELISA can be improved by 1) taking antibody potency into consideration, 2) by measuring only IgG antibodies, and 3) by utilizing a high concentration heparin inhibition step.
Washing Red Blood Cells and Platelets Transfused in Cardiac Surgery Reduces Postoperative Inflammation and Number of Transfusions: Results of a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
We hypothesize that washing red blood cells and platelets transfused to these patients will reduce postoperative transfusion-related immune modulation and inflammation.
Gentamicin Collagen Sponges for the Prevention of Sternal Wound Infection: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The study objective was to determine whether the application of gentamicin collagen sponges reduces sternal wound infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Thrombus Growth and Embolism on Tissue Factor-Bearing Collagen Surfaces under Flow: Role of Thrombin with and without Fibrin
At sites of vascular injury, thrombin is an important mediator in thrombus growth and stability.
Bivalirudin and Post-Cardiotomy ECMO: A Word of Caution
Bivalirudin has been proposed as the sole anticoagulant in patients under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or cardiopulmonary bypass.
The Effects of Conventional Extracorporeal Circulation Versus Miniaturized Extracorporeal Circulation on Microcirculation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
To reduce the complications associated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during cardiac surgery, many modifications have been made to conventional extracorporeal circulation systems.
Pharmacokinetic Changes in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation further complicates the management of critically ill patients who already have profound physiologic derangements with consequent altered pharmacokinetics.