A Systematic Approach to the Understanding and Redesigning of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We developed a system to capture and study detailed information during cardiac surgery that serves as a framework for understanding variation that occurs during CPB. The system allows the surgical team to link unwanted variation (ie, hypotension) and unwanted events (ie, the production of microemboli) to the processes of care.
Glucose and Insulin Influences on Heart and Brain in Cardiac Surgery
GIK may therefore serve to protect the myocardium and promote adequate cardiac and hemodynamic performance that would improve patient recovery.
For Heart Patients, Bypass Might be Best
Heart patients with two or more blocked arteries live longer if they have bypass surgery than if they have their arteries cleared out with angioplasty and propped open with wire-mesh devices called stents, a major study reports Thursday.
Cytomedix and Harvest Technologies Settle Patent Dispute
Cytomedix, Inc. (OTC BB:CYME.OB - News) today announced that it and Harvest Technologies Inc., located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, have resolved a patent dispute related to the litigation between them to the mutual satisfaction of both companies.
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Does Not Reduce Lymphocyte Activation
In this study, we test the hypothesis that off-pump coronary bypass surgery might result in less lymphocyte activation than on-pump coronary surgery.
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Does Not Reduce Lymphocyte Activation
In this study, we test the hypothesis that off-pump coronary bypass surgery might result in less lymphocyte activation than on-pump coronary surgery.
Freeze-Dried Platelets
East Carolina professor invents freeze dried platelet powder for cardiac surgery applications.
Freeze-Dried Platelets
East Carolina professor invents freeze dried platelet powder for cardiac surgery applications.
Freeze-Dried Platelets
East Carolina professor invents freeze dried platelet powder for cardiac surgery applications.
Modulation of Wound Response and Soft Tissue Ingrowth in Synthetic and Allogeneic Implants With Platelet Concentrate
Platelet gel made from autologous platelet concentrate (PC) and activated with calcium thrombin is increasingly used to enhance healing of surgical and chronic wounds, based on the assumption that proteins found in the blood can promote healing.
Preoperative Aspirin Administration Improves Oxygenation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the time of cessation of aspirin before coronary artery bypass surgery, and postoperative oxygenation and bleeding.
Use of Recombinant Activated Factor VII for Bleeding Following Operations Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Therapy with recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) may be an effective treatment strategy for patients with refractory bleeding.