Equine Tendonitis Therapy Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Platelet Concentrates: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Tendon injury is a major cause of lameness and decreased performance in athletic equines. Various therapies for tendonitis have been described; however, none of these therapies results in complete tissue regeneration, and the injury recurrence rate is high even after long recovery periods involving rest and physiotherapy.
Does Incorporation of Thromboelastography Improve Bleeding Prediction following Adult Cardiac Surgery?
We investigated whether the addition of TEG parameters to a clinically based bleeding model would improve the predictability of postoperative bleeding
The Influence of Drugs Used in Cardiac Anaesthesia and Critical Care on Multiple Electrode Aggregometry: An In-Vitro Volunteer Study
. In patients treated with high to normal doses of magnesium, MEA results for ADP and TRAP-tests should be interpreted with caution.
A Cluster of Mycobacterium wolinskyi Surgical Site Infections at an Academic Medical Center
Observational investigation revealed a cold-air blaster exclusive to operating room A as well a microbially contaminated, self-contained water source used in heart-lung machines
Outcomes Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States
A national registry (the Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapy [STS/ACC TVT] Registry) was initiated to meet a condition for Medicare coverage and also facilitates outcome assessment and comparison with other trials and international registries. This study reports the initial US commercial experience with TAVR.
Comparison of Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Performed in the Catheterization Laboratory (Minimalist Approach) Versus Hybrid Operating Room (Standard Approach): Outcomes and Cost Analysis
The aim of this study was to compare transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TF TAVR) performed in a catheterization laboratory (minimalist approach [MA]) with TF TAVR performed in a hybrid operating room (standard approach [SA]).
Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass Without Exchange Transfusion in Sickle-Cell Patients: A Matched-Pair Analysis
Sickle-cell patients undergo cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery in our institution without perioperative exchange transfusion. We sought to determine whether this protocol increased mortality or important sickle-cell-related complications.
Challenging Transfemoral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in a Degenerated Stentless Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve
Valve-in-valve (ViV) transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) seems to be an effective and promising procedure in patients with degenerated bioprosthetic aortic valves avoiding the risks associated with the use of cardioplegia and redo cardiac surgery.
Is There Evidence that Fresh Frozen Plasma is Superior to Antithrombin Administration to Treat Heparin Resistance in Cardiac Surgery?
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was, 'in [patients with heparinresistance] is [treatment with FFP] superior [to antithrombin administration] in [achieving adequate anticoagulation to facilitate safe cardiopulmonary bypass]?'
Feasibility and Safety of Biventricular Repair in Neonates with Hypoplastic Left Heart Complex
The objective of this study was to assess the outcome of the biventricular approach in hypoplastic left heart complex (HLHC). We evaluated retrospectively 30 neonates diagnosed with HLHC from the "12 de Octubre" University Hospital, following established criteria.
The Influence of Heparin Resistance on Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Coronary Surgery
Heparin resistance is relatively frequent in patients undergoing coronary surgery. We aimed to assess the impact of heparinresistance on the outcome of patients undergoing coronary surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CABG). Three definitions of heparin resistance were adopted.
Preoperative Anemia Increases Mortality and Postoperative Morbidity after Cardiac Surgery
This study evaluates the effect of preoperative anemia on early clinical outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.