Initial Experience of an Automated Anastomotic Distal Device in Off-Pump CABG
We assessed the feasibility of the automated anastomotic distal device (AADD) on arterial grafts in patients who underwent off-pump CABG (OPCAB) and evaluated the early anastomotic patency and clinical results of the AADD based on an elliptical nitinol ring with attached 8 pins.
A Novel Injectable Bone Mixture
These results demonstrated that the mixture of MSCs and PRP were useful as injectable bone substitute and its ability of bone regeneration is almost epual to autogenous particulate cancellous bone and marrow (PCBM).
Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities following Off-Pump Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study was to determine the rate of DW-MRI detection of brain lesions following off-pump CABG.
Blood Simulant for Instructional Use in Autologous Blood Salvaging Machines at Perfusion Schools and Institutions
The goal was to create a blood simulant that could be utilized in the training and competency evaluations of personnel in the use of all autologous blood salvaging machines.
Early Experience With Activated Recombinant Factor VII for Intractable Hemorrhage After Cardiovascular Surgery
. We report our experience with the use of activated recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) as rescue therapy for patients with refractory postoperative hemorrhage.
Nafamostat Preserves Neutrophil Deformability and Reduces Microaggregate Formation During Simulated Extracorporeal Circulation
The study assesses the inhibitory effects of nafamostat mesilate on neutrophil and platelet activation, and on the neutrophil deformability change and microaggregate formation during simulated extracorporeal circulation.
pH-Stat Versus alpha-Stat Acid-Base Management Strategy During Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Combined With Embolic Brain Injury
We investigated this possible adverse effect in an experimental model that combined hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) and embolic brain injury.
Cognitive Outcomes Three Years After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Comparison of On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery and Nonsurgical Controls
We compared changes in cognitive performance from baseline to 3 years in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting with those of a control group of patients with known risk factors for coronary artery disease but without surgery.
Early Experience With Activated Recombinant Factor VII for Intractable Hemorrhage After Cardiovascular Surgery
. We report our experience with the use of activated recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) as rescue therapy for patients with refractory postoperative hemorrhage.
Does Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion Protect the Brain During Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest?
This study compares cerebral protection using no cerebroplegia and using antegrade cerebroplegia with variable flow rates during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA).
Gastrointestinal Complications in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The present study was performed to detect risk factors and to investigate outcomes following GICs after CABG.
Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair With the Aid of Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Heparin-coated Circuits Versus Nonheparin-Coated Circuits
The aim of this study was to evaluate (i) the impact of partial cardiopulmonary bypass on distal organ function and surgical outcomes; and (ii) the effectiveness of using heparin-coated circuits for preventing bleeding complications.