A Statistical Analysis of Factors Predisposing Patients to Heparin Resistance
Heparin resistance (HR) is occasionally encountered in cardiac surgery. The objective of this study is to identify possible factors predisposing patients to heparin resistance.
A Prospective Clinical Study of Cerebral Microemboli and Neuropsychological Outcome Comparing Vent-Line and Auto-Venting Arterial Line Filters: Both Filters Are Equally Safe
This prospective clinical trial compared the effect of an auto-venting arterial line filter on intraoperative cerebral microemboli and NP outcome compared to an arterial line filter with a vent line, in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Retrograde Autologous Priming of the Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit: Safety and Impact on Postoperative Outcomes
The aim of this investigation was to examine the safety of RAP and to determine the effect of RAP on adverse outcomes after cardiac surgery.
Autologous Platelet Concentrate and Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device Use in a Nonhealing Total Knee Replacement
Following a total knee replacement surgery, a 51-yearold insulin-dependent patient presented with complications of impaired healing and postoperative trauma to the wound site.
Heparin-Coated Adult ECMO vs. Ventricular Assist Devices: A Decision Analysis Modeling Approach
This model suggests that patients should be supported on heparincoated ECMO for 2–3 days to evaluate their potential for recovery before instituting more expensive ventricular assist devices.
In Vivo Comparison Study of FDA-Approved Surface-Modifying Additives and Poly-2-Methoxyethylacrylate Circuit Surfaces Coatings During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The purpose of this double-blind prospective and randomized study was to examine the effects of surface-modifying additives (SMAs) and poly-2-methoxyethylacrylate (PMEA) circuits on platelet count, platelet function (Sonoclot), postoperative chest tube drainage volume, peri- and postoperative blood product use, extubation time, and intensive care time.
Whole Blood Cardioplegia (Minicardioplegia) Reduces Myocardial Edema After Ischemic Injury and Cardiopulmonary Bypass
While blood:crystalloid cardioplegia is the clinical standard for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), it has been postulated that whole blood minicardioplegia may benefit the severely injured heart by reducing cardioplegic volume, thereby reducing myocardial edema.
Magnesium as a Neuroprotectant in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
We sought to evaluate magnesium as a neuroprotectant in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Is Hypothermia a Benefit? Von Willebrand Factor in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Our objective was to find a correlation between CPB and plasma levels of vWf in pediatric patients operated on for congenital heart defects.
Pump-Induced Platelet Aggregation With Subsequent Hypotension: Its Mechanism and Prevention With Clopidogrel
The present study investigates the mechanism of pump-induced platelet aggregation and its possible prevention.
The In vitro Effect of Different PRP Concentrations on Osteoblasts and Fibroblasts
The aim of this study was to assess the biological rationale for the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) by evaluating the effect of different concentrations of PRP on osteoblasts (OB) and fibroblasts (FB) function in vitro.
Correlation of Perioperative Platelet Function and Coagulation Tests With Bleeding After Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
The authors evaluated the correlation of post-cardiopulmonary bypass surgery bleeding, measured as 24-hour chest tube output/kilogram body weight, with platelet function tests using glass bead adhesion and Thrombelastograph Platelet Mapping.