Apparent or Real Pros and Cons of Cardioplegic Reperfusions (EP Video)
Dr. Claus Juergen Preusse discusses many aspects of myocardial protection during cardiopulmonary bypass (40:43 minutes).
The Effect of Non-Technical Factors on Extubation Times in Cardiac Surgery in a Low Volume Community Hospital (EP Video)
Dr. Wilfred Lewis discusses the non-technical factors affecting extubation time after cardiac surgery (23:23 minutes).
Apparent or Real Pros and Cons of Cardioplegic Reperfusions (EP Video)
Dr. Claus Juergen Preusse discusses many aspects of myocardial protection during cardiopulmonary bypass (40:43 minutes).
The Effect of Non-Technical Factors on Extubation Times in Cardiac Surgery in a Low Volume Community Hospital (EP Video)
Dr. Wilfred Lewis discusses the non-technical factors affecting extubation time after cardiac surgery (23:23 minutes).
Factors Influencing Prolonged ICU Stay after Open Heart Surgery
The aim of this study was to evaluate possible risk factors influencing prolonged ICU stay in a large referral hospital.
The Influence of Body Mass Index on Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Does the Obesity Paradox Really Exist
The aim of this study was to quantify the effect of diverse degrees of high body mass index (BMI) on clinical outcomes after cardiac surgery, and to assess the existence of an obesity paradox in our patients.
Moderate Versus Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest for Elective Aortic Transverse Hemiarch Reconstruction
Recently, we have adopted moderate hypothermic (≥25°C) circulatory arrest (MHCA) with antegrade cerebral perfusion (MHCA group). We compared the outcomes for these two circulatory arrest management strategies.
Size Distribution of Air Bubbles Entering the Brain during Cardiac Surgery
This study estimates the size distribution of air bubbles and volume of air entering the cerebral arteries intra-operatively based on analysis of transcranial Doppler ultrasound data.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Oxidative Stress
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with the activation of different coagulation, proinflammatory, survival cascades and altered redox state.
Thromboelastometry-Guided Intraoperative Hemostatic Management Reduces Bleeding and Red Cell Transfusion after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
We tested the hypothesis that the use of a thromboelastometry-guided algorithm for blood product management reduces bloodloss and transfusion requirements.
Activated Coagulation Time Versus Intrinsically Activated Modified Rotational Thromboelastometry in Assessment of Hemostatic Disturbances and Blood Loss after Protamine Administration in Elective Cardiac Surgery
The study aim was to compare the accuracy of hemostatic disorder detection between two point-of-care devices.
Activation of Coagulation and Fibrinolysis During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Comparison Between On-Pump and Off-Pump Techniques
The present study was carried out to compare and document the changes in selected coagulation and fibrinolysis variables in patients undergoing on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.