Comparison of Results of Autologous Versus Homologous Blood Transfusion in Open-Heart Surgery
The aim of this study was to determine a method to decrease the use of homologous blood during open heart surgery using a simple blood conservation protocol.
Aortic Root Disease in Athletes: Aortic Root Dilation, Anomalous Coronary Artery, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Marfan’s Syndrome
Many forms of aortic root disease afflict athletes and need to be appreciated by sports medicine practitioners because of their potential to lead to tragic but preventable deaths in an otherwise healthy population.
Can an Athlete Have Too Much Ticker? Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Young Athletes
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an uncommon but devastating potential consequence of participation in competitive sport.
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion Preservation of the DCD Kidney: Machine Effects
Kidneys from DCD donors represent a significant pool, but preservation problems exist. The study objective was to test the importance of machine type for hypothermic preservation of DCD kidneys.
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).
Fibrinogen Recovery and Changes in Fibrin-Based Clot Firmness after Cryoprecipitate Administration in Patients Undergoing Aortic Surgery Involving Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
Cryoprecipitate may be used to treat bleeding in cardiac surgery. Its effects on plasma fibrinogen and fibrin clotting in this setting are poorly defined.
Results of the Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Angiographic Patency Study
The Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patency Study prospectively evaluated angiographic graft patency 6 months after minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting.
Augmentation of Thrombin Generation in Neonates Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We compared recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) with three-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (3F-PCC) for the ability to augment thrombin generation (TG) in neonatal plasma after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Early Neurological Injury after Cardiac Surgery: Insights from a Single Centre Prospective Study
The aim of this study was to report the incidence of early neurological complications after heart surgery, to identify preoperative and procedural risk factors for these complications and to assess their influence on postoperative outcome.
Identification of Modifiable Risk Factors for Acute Kidney Injury after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in an Asian Population
We aimed to ascertain whether the lowest hematocrit during CPB, preoperative anemia, and intraoperative transfusion remained as independent modifiable risk factors associated with AKI in our prospective cohort of Asians.
Results of the Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Angiographic Patency Study
The Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patency Study prospectively evaluated angiographic graft patency 6 months after minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting.
Morbidity But Not Mortality Is Decreased After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This retrospective study compared outcomes between on-pump and off-pump CABG from a large multicenter cohort of propensity-matched patients.