Thrombography Reveals Thrombin Generation Potential Continues to Deteriorate Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery Despite Adequate Hemostasis
In this report, thrombography, a unique technique for directly measuring the potential of patients' blood samples to generate adequate thrombin bursts, is used to characterize the coagulopathic profile in post-CPB patients.
Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage in Tricuspid Valve Re-Replacement
We report the case of a 69-year-old female with severe right heart failure who underwent tricuspid valve re-replacement 28 years after the initial tricuspid valve replacement.
Perfusion and Aortic Surgery: Patient Directed Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Quality Improvement
We present the concepts of patient directed bypass with regard to blood pressure, flow-during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), oxygen delivery, cooling, and carbon dioxide levels on bypass.
The Appropriateness of Red Blood Cell Use and the Extent of Overtransfusion: Right Decision? Right Amount?
This study aimed to ascertain the levels of inappropriate practice and factors associated with it.
Comparison of the Effects of Sevoflurane and Isoflurane on Myocardial Protection in Coronary Bypass Surgery
The aim of this prospective randomized study was to compare the myocardial protective effects of sevoflurane and isoflurane during coronary bypass surgery.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Platelet-Poor Plasma in the Management of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Comparative Study
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficiency of platelet releasate on the healing of chronic diabetic ulcers in comparison with platelet-poor plasma (PPP).
CPB: Inflammation and Brain Injury (EP Video)
Dr. Hammon discusses cardiopulmonary bypass-related innflamation and resulting brain injury (49:50 minutes).
Neurologic and Cognative Outcomes Associated with Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Dr. McKhann discusses the neurologic and cognative outcomes after cardiac surgery (35:10 minutes).
Cardiac Regeneration by Stem Cell Therapy (EP Video)
Dr. Weisel discusses the latest advances in cardiac regeneration with stem cell therapy (18:07 minutes).
Mitigation of Acute Kidney Injury (EP Video)
Dr. Brown discusses strategies to mitigate acute kidney injury during cardiac surgery (23:49 minutes).
Platelet Gel: Fad or Savior? (EP Video)
Al Stammers discusses the current trends with Platelet Gel technology (21:48 minutes).
Cardioplegia 2011: Why Be Concerned About Myocardial Protection? (EP Video)
Dr. Richard Weisel discusses current trends in myocardial protection (23:41 minutes).