Interventions to Reduce Major Vascular Complications of TAVR
The aim of the present review is to review some of the recent developments and techniques, which have resulted in a reduction in the risk of vascular complications during transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Long-Term Results of Dialysis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The present study suggested that surgical outcome of CABG in dialysis patients was not satisfactory.
Clinical Management of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuit
These clinical management strategies are reviewed in this article, part of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society/Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Joint Statement on Mechanical Circulatory Support.
Do Interleukin-10 and Superoxide Ions Predict Outcomes of Cardiac Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients?
Our observations lead to the hypothesis that a proper response to cardiogenic shock by releasing the appropriate amount of IL-10 is required for survival in the cases of AMI and DCMP. For myocarditis, proper responses in IL-10 and superoxide ions are needed.
The Relationship between Fibrinogen Levels after Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Large Volume Red Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery: An Observational Study
We explored the relationship between post-CPB fibrinogen levels and large volume red cell transfusion.
Changes in RBC Deformability and Oxygen-Delivering Ability in Cold Blood Cardioplegia
The deformability and oxygen carrying functions of RBCs did not show a significant difference according to various components of cold blood cardioplegia during 10 minutes of incubation.
Effects of Cell Salvage on Erythrocyte 2,3-Disphosphoglycerate and G-6-PD Levels and Phosphatidylserine Expression
Compared with venous RBC, washed RBC from intraoperative cell salvage exhibited good oxygen-carrying and antioxidant capacities.
Antithrombin Activity and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Our results confirm the role of low postsurgery AT activity influencing outcomes in patients undergoing CPB.
Protamine Overdose and Its Impact on Coagulation, Bleeding, and Transfusions After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Results of a Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Pilot Study
We assessed the effects of protamine overdosing on thrombelastometry, bleeding, and transfusions in patients after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Attenuates Myocardial Inflammation and Mitochondrial Injury Induced by Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO) in a Healthy Piglet Model
In this study, we investigated the myocardial inflammation and mitochondrial function during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) and further evaluated the effects of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) on them.
Apnea Test for Brain Death Determination in a Patient on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Apnea test is a key component to confirm brain death. For patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), apnea test remains challenging. Brain death (BD) diagnosis is often made without apnea test.
Effect of Air Exposure and Suction on Blood Cell Activation and Hemolysis in an In Vitro Cardiotomy Suction Model
A study was designed to describe the effects of both suction and an air-blood interface independently and in combination on leukocyte and platelet activation, and hemolysis in an in vitro model.