Ultrasound Destruction of Air Microemboli as a Novel Approach to Brain Protection in Cardiac Surgery
Ultrasound destruction of air emboli is a very efficient method to reduce number and size of emboli.
Low Serum Sodium Level during Cardiopulmonary Bypass Predicts Increased Risk of Postoperative Stroke after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
An average serum sodium level of less than 130 mEq/L during cardiopulmonary bypass is independently associated with an increased risk of postoperative stroke in patients who undergo primary coronary artery bypass grafting.
A New Device for Intraoperative Renal Blood Flow Measurement during Open-Heart Surgery: An Experimental Study and the Clinical Pilot Study
In conclusion, the RBF can be measured excellently in real time using the new catheter, even under cardiopulmonary bypass.
EFFECT OF ORAL HYGIENE AND 0.12% CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE ORAL RINSE IN PREVENTING OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA AFTER CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Oral hygiene and mouth rinses with chlorhexidine under supervision of a dentist proved effective in reducing the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Extracorporeal Life Support After Cardiac Surgery in Children: Outcomes From a Single Institution
Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is used after congenital heart surgery for several indications, including failure to separate from cardiopulmonary bypass, postoperative low cardiac output syndrome, and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Here, we assessed the outcomes of ECLS in children after cardiac surgery at our institution.
Therapeutic Strategy Using Extracorporeal Life Support, Including Appropriate Indication, Management, Limitation and Timing of Switch to Ventricular Assist Device in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
The appropriate indication for, management of and limitations to extracorporeal life support (ECLS) and the timing of a switch to a ventricular assist device (VAD) remain controversial issues in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated with cardiogenic shock or cardiopulmonary arrest.
Updates on Extracorporeal life Support in the World and Challenges in Turkey
The aim of this paper is to point out this modality, to introduce equipment, and to give information about organization and management to bring this therapeutic option in Turkey in order.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Treatment of Poisoned Patients
This article reviews the different techniques of ECMO, the indications, contraindications and complications of its use, its role in poisoned patients and the ethics of its use.
Frailty and Outcome in Elderly Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) in a group of elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Renal Function Changes and Seasonal Temperature in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study is to determine if temperature-dependent seasonal changes in levels of serum creatinine (SC) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) are detectable in cardiac surgery patients, with associated changes in postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) incidence.
Arterial Grafts Do Not Counteract Target Vessel Occlusion
Grafted, non-occluded coronary arteries might contribute substantially to the myocardial blood supply and serve as a basis for vascular collateralization which preserves the myocardium in the event of graft occlusion.
High-Intensity Track and Field training in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
A 65-year-old male athlete with coronary artery disease enrolled in our cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program after successful coronary artery bypass graft surgery following an acute myocardial infarction.