Local Hemodynamic Disturbance Accelerates Early Thrombosis of Small-Caliber Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Grafts
The patency of small-caliber ePTFE grafts for clinical use is impaired by early thrombosis due to mixed causes.
Early Clinical Outcomes of New Pediatric Extracorporeal Life Support System (Endumo(®) 2000) in Neonates and Infants
The Endumo(®) 2000 system provided safe and effective cardiopulmonary support without complications.
Consecutive Thrombelastography Clot Strength Profiles in Patients with Severe Sepsis and their Association with 28-Day Mortality: A Prospective Study
The aim of this study was to assess associations between consecutive thrombelastography (TEG) profiles and standard coagulation tests and disease severity and mortality in patients with severe sepsis.
Glucocorticoids in Adult Cardiac Surgery; Old Drugs Revisited
Glucocorticoids can play a pivotal role in modulating different immune responses.
The Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
We describe a patient with SCD and life-threatening cardiogenic shock who was successfully treated with VA ECMO.
Reducing Time on for Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Adults with H1N1 Pneumonia with the use of the Volume Diffusive Respirator
These data suggest that the VDR enhanced pulmonary recovery from severe H1N1 pneumonia in adults.
Transition From ECMO to Left Ventricular Support Via Trans-Septal Cannula Using a Single CentriMag Device
Transition from veno-arterial ECMO to isolated left-sided support allowed for risk assessment for LVAD implantation and extubation,
Transplantation of Myoblast Sheets that Secrete the Novel Peptide SVVYGLR Improves Cardiac Function in Failing Hearts
Transplantation of myoblast sheets is a promising therapy for enhancing cardiac function after heart failure.
Are Any Biocompatible Coatings Capable of Attenuating the Deleterious Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
While not harmful, BCC are ineffective in preserving TEG coagulation parameters post CPB.
Chronic Kidney Disease is Associated with increased Platelet Activation and Poor Response to Antiplatelet Therapy
Patients with CKD exhibit increased platelet activation, and an attenuated response to dual antiplatelet therapy compared with patients without renal insufficiency.
Chronic Heart Failure Is Associated With Transforming Growth Factor Beta-Dependent Yield and Functional Decline in Atrial Explant-Derived c-Kit+ Cells
Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the effect of CHF on the number and phenotype of cardiac explant c-Kit+ progenitors and elucidate mechanisms of their regulation.
Hydrogen Ion Concentration and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery with and without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study aimed to explore the role of CPB in the development of acidosis by comparing changes in hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) and electrolytes in patients undergoing on- and off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.