The Pharmacological Protection of Renal Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of different routes and timings of administration of dopamine and mannitol used to alleviate the adverse effects of […]
Dual Inflow Without Circulatory Arrest for Hemiarch Replacement
Abstract BACKGROUND: Open distal graft to proximal aortic arch anastomosis is central to a hemiarch replacement. Even if the ischemic tolerance time […]
Cold Agglutinins in a Patient Undergoing Normothermic Cardiac Operation With Warm Cardioplegia
Abstract Cold agglutinins are autoantibodies that agglutinate red blood cells at low temperatures, leading to haemagglutination and haemolysis. They are generally of no clinical […]
Cold Agglutinin-Induced Hemolytic Anemia as the Primary Presentation in SLE – A Case Report
Abstract Cold agglutinin-induced hemolytic anemia as the primary presentation in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is extremely rare. Only few cases have been reported […]
Tranexamic Acid Versus ɛ-Aminocaproic Acid: Efficacy and Safety in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
OBJECTIVE: Tranexamic acid (TXA) and ɛ-aminocaproic acid (EACA) are used for antifibrinolytic therapy in cardiac surgery, although data directly comparing their blood sparing effect and […]
Single-Dose Cardioplegia Protects Myocardium as Well as Traditional Repetitive Dosing: A Noninferiority Randomized Study
The present prospective noninferiority randomized trial was designed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of a single dose of Custodiol histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate compared with repetitive cold-blood cardioplegia.
Cost-Effectiveness of Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Reduction in Atrial Fibrillation: Analysis of Pooled, 5-Year, Long-Term Data
Recent publications reached conflicting conclusions about the cost-effectiveness of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the Watchman device (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA) for stroke risk reduction in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF).
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Bivalirudin Application in Peripheral Endovascular Procedures
The direct thrombin inhibitor bivalirudin (BIV) was shown to be superior to unfractionated heparin (UFH) in percutaneous coronary interventions for reducing procedural blood loss. The aim of this study was to compare outcome profiles of BIV and UFH in peripheral endovascular procedures (PEPs) by synthesizing the currently available data.
Thromboelastography and Thromboelastometry in Assessment of Fibrinogen Deficiency and Prediction for Transfusion Requirement: A Descriptive Review
Both Thromboelastography (TEG) and Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) have been increasingly used to diagnose fibrinogen deficiency and guide fibrinogen transfusion in trauma and surgical bleeding patients.
Why Does A Point Of Care Guided Transfusion Algorithm Not Improve Blood Loss and Transfusion Practice in Patients Undergoing High-Risk Cardiac Surgery? A Prospective Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Timely diagnostic and goal-directed therapies aim at the reduction of bleeding and need for allogeneic transfusions.
Utility of Thromboelastography versus Routine Coagulation Tests for Assessment of Hypocoagulable State in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Bypass Surgery
This study was done to evaluate usefulness of Thromboelastography (TEG) and routine coagulation tests (RCT) in assessing hemostatic changes and predicting postoperative bleeding in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Production Standard and Stability of Compounded Del Nido Cardioplegia Solution
This report defines in-house production standards, as well as the stability of del Nido cardioplegia solution (dNCS) under optimal storage conditions.