Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
The purpose of this review is to clarify the rationale for the surgical techniques applicable to ischemic mitral regurgitation, (IMR).
Cardiovascular Medication in Relation to Renal Function after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The objective of the current study was to analyze the association between renal function and guideline-recommended drug therapy in patients with coronary heart disease.
Transapical Approach for Mitral Valve Repair during Insertion of a Left Ventricular Assist Device
This study analyzes the outcomes of a transapical approach for edge-to-edge repair of the mitral valve during insertion of a left ventricular assist device in 19 patients with MR.
Neuron-Specific Enolase Serum Levels Predict Severe Neuronal Injury after Extracorporeal Life Support in Resuscitation
In this study, the institutional ECLS database was used to correlate neuron-specific enolase (NSE) serum peak values with outcome of patients supported with venoarterial (VA) ECLS during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Inducing Musculoskeletal Tissue Healing
The aim of this manuscript is to review current literature regarding the biology of PRP and the efficacy of using PRP to augment healing of tendon ligament and muscle injuries, as well as early osteoarthritis.
Platelet-Rich Therapy in the Treatment of Patients with Hip Fractures: A Single Centre, Parallel Group, Participant-Blinded, Randomised Controlled Trial
The aim of this study is to quantify and draw inferences on the clinical effectiveness of platelet-rich therapy in the management of patients with a typical osteoporotic fracture of the hip.
Applications and Limits of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Sports Related Injuries
This literature review begin focusing on the role of platelets growth factors in these tissue healing and on the available preparation methods for PRP.
PRP as a New Approach to Prevent Infection: Preparation and In Vitro Antimicrobial Properties of PRP
For our study, we have selected several clinical bacterial strains that are commonly found in orthopaedic infections and examined whether PRP has in vitro antimicrobial properties against these bacteria.
Application of Platelet-Rich Gel to Enhance Healing of Transmetatarsal Amputations in Diabetic Dysvascular Patients
The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibility to use platelet gel (PG) as an adjuvant therapy when performing TMA procedure in diabetic patients.
Effectiveness of a Cardiac Surgery-Specific Transfusion Protocol
This study aims to evaluate the effect of this protocol ontransfusion of blood products and the occurrence of clinical events.
Hybrid Aortic Arch Repair for Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection
This study analyzed the outcome of a combined endovascular and debranching procedure for hybrid aortic arch repair (HAR) in patients with complicated type B aortic dissection.
Sports Medicine Applications of Platelet Rich Plasma
In this review, a classification for platelet rich plasma is proposed and the in-vitro, preclinical and human investigations of PRP applications in sports medicine will be reviewed as well as a discussion of rehabilitation after a PRP procedure.