Myocardial Protection Using HTK Solution in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
We retrospectively analyzed our early results with histidine-triptophane-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution used for myocardial protection in MICS.
The ESTECH Remote Access Perfusion Cannula in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
We present our experience with the ESTECH remote access perfusion (RAP) cannula in arrested-heart totally endoscopic coronary bypass grafting (AHTECAB) and atrial-septal defect (ASD) repair via minithoracotomy and totally endoscopic ASD repair.
Outcomes for Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in High-Risk Groups: A Historical Perspective
We undertook a retrospective study comparing outcomes from the early years in our experience of beating-heart surgery in high-risk patients selected for OPCAB compared to low-risk patients having OPCAB.
Coronary Artery Bypass With the Use of a Magnetic Distal Anastomotic Device: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Experience
The aim of our study was to evaluate the feasibility of using the Ventrica magnetic vascular positioner (MVP) device for left internal thoracic artery (LITA)-to-left anterior descending (LAD) coronary anastomosis.
The Future of Perfusion Summary
What does the future of perfusion hold? For many perfusionists this question seems to be looming more imminently than ever before. New […]
Off-Pump Bypass Surgery Summary
In many ways, off-pump bypass (or OP-CABG) is similar to conventional bypass surgery. The main difference lies in the fact that a heart-lung machine is not used to employ cardiopulmonary bypass during the operation.
Regulation of Proliferation, Motility and Contractivity of Human Endometrial Stromal Cells by Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
By regulating ESC function during the peri-menstrual period, PDGF may be help to protect the endometrium from extensive fibrosis and scarring.
The Future of Perfusion Summary
What does the future of perfusion hold? For many perfusionists this question seems to be looming more imminently than ever before. New […]
The Future of Perfusion Summary
What does the future of perfusion hold? For many perfusionists this question seems to be looming more imminently than ever before. New […]
Conventional Bypass Surgery Summary
Conventional CABG is performed through a vertical incision down the front of the chest that splits the breast bone. It is an open heart operation.
Regulation of Proliferation, Motility and Contractivity of Human Endometrial Stromal Cells by Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
By regulating ESC function during the peri-menstrual period, PDGF may be help to protect the endometrium from extensive fibrosis and scarring.
Maxillary Sinus Augmentation with Platelet-Rich Plasma and Fibrinogen Cryoprecipitate: A Tomographic Pilot Study
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of platelet-rich plasma, autologous bone, and autologous fibrinogen as cryoprecipitate in maxillary sinus augmentation procedures.