Pathological Substratum for a Case of Fulminant Myocarditis Treated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Subsequent Heart Transplantation
Aggressive mechanical circulatory support may be an essential bridge for recovery or even transplantation in patients with fulminant myocarditis with shock.
Hemoglobin Optimization and Transfusion Strategies in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Although red blood cells (RBCs) transfusion is sometimes associated with adverse reactions, anemia could also lead to increased morbidity and mortality in high-risk patients.
The Effect of Aspirin on Bleeding and Transfusion in Contemporary Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study was to investigate preoperative aspirin use and its effect on bleeding and transfusion in cardiac surgery.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Cardiac Regenerative Therapy: Optimization of Cell Differentiation Strategy
In this review, we will focus on the recent progress on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived cardiomyocytes for cardiac regeneration after myocardial infarction (MI).
Echocardiographic Findings Before and After Surgical Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
This study compares echocardiographic findings before and after surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin Promotes an Accelerated Healing of Achilles Tendon When Compared to Platelet-Rich Plasma in Rat
We compared the effect of using platelet-rich plasma(PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in repairing rat Achilles tendon.
Cerebral Oximetry During Infant Cardiac Surgery: Evaluation and Relationship to Early Postoperative Outcome
We examined changes in cerebral oxygen saturation during infant heart surgery and its relationship to anatomic diagnosis and early outcome.
Modes of Induced Cardiac Arrest: Hyperkalemia and Hypocalcemia–Literature Review
The entry of sodium and calcium play a key effect on myocyte subjected to cardiac arrest by hyperkalemia.
Central Venous O₂ Saturation and Venous-to-Arterial CO₂ Difference as Complementary Tools for Goal-Directed Therapy During High-Risk Surgery
We tested the hypothesis that central venous-to-arterial carbon dioxide difference (P(cv-a)CO2), a global index of tissue perfusion, could be used as a complementary tool to ScvO2 for goal-directed fluid therapy (GDT) to identify persistent low flow after optimization of preload has been achieved by fluid loading during high-risk surgery.
Propofol Cardioplegia: A Single-Center, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Controlled Trial
Our objective was to assess the benefits of supplementing cardioplegia solution with the general anesthetic propofol in patients undergoing either coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or aortic valve replacement (AVR).
Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy: Comparison of a Single Versus Two Consecutive Injections
Platelet-rich-plasma is increasingly used in chronic patellar tendinopathy. Ideal number of PRP injections needed is not yet established. This study compares the clinical outcomes of a single versus two consecutive PRP injections.
Supplemental Cardioplegia Immediately before Graft Implantation may Improve Early Post-Transplantation Outcome
Preservation of cardiac grafts for transplantation is not standardized and most centers use a single administration of crystalloid solution at the time of harvesting. We investigated possible benefits of an additional dose of cardioplegia dispensed immediately before implantation.