Successful Replacement of a HeartAssist 5 Ventricular Assist Device with a HeartWare Without Removal of the Original Sewing/Attachment Rings: How to Do It
We present the surgical technique used to exchange the HA5 with a HeartWare (HVAD), leaving the old inflow-sewing ring in situ.
Blood Loss after Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Standard vs Titrated Protamine: A Meta-Analysis
The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine whether standard or titrated dosing of protamine is more effective in facilitating haemostasis after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Effects of Red Blood Cell Transfusion on Hemodynamic Parameters: A Prospective Study in Intensive Care Unit Patients
The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion on hemodynamic parameters including transpulmonary thermodilution (TPTD)-derived variables.
Does Preoperative Hyponatremia Potentiate the Effects of Left Ventricular Dysfunction on Mortality after Cardiac Surgery?
Although preoperative hyponatremia is independently associated with adverse outcomes in patients with normal ejection fraction, an association with adverse outcomes in patients with low ejection fraction was not demonstrated.
Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery is a Risk Factor for Increased Hospital Length of Stay in Adult Patients
RBC transfusion is an independent risk factor for increased LOS in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Intraoperative Cell Salvage is Associated with Reduced Postoperative Blood Loss and Transfusion Requirements in Cardiac Surgery: A Cohort Study
The use of cell salvage throughout the entire procedure reduces postoperative blood loss and allogeneic RBC transfusion.
Impact of Minimized Extracorporeal Circulation on Outcome in Patients with Preoperative Anemia Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
In this study, the impact of the MECC on outcome of anemic patients after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was assessed.
Pharmacologic Methods to Reduce Postoperative Bleeding in Adult Cardiac Surgery. A Mini-review
Pharmacologic methods should be part of a multimodal blood conservation programs.
Storage Time of Red Blood Cell Concentrates and Adverse Outcomes after Cardiac Surgery: A Cohort Study
The objective of the study was to test the hypothesis that longer storage time of RBCs increases the risk of adverse outcome after cardiac surgery.
Results of Low-Dose Carperitide Infusion in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This study investigated the efficacy of human atrial natriuretic peptide (hANP, carperitide) for high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Survival in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The aim was a nationwide analysis of need for dialysis and survival in all patients who had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in Sweden during 2002 up to 2008.
Postoperative Hyponatremia Predicts an Increase in Mortality and In-Hospital Complications after Cardiac Surgery
Hyponatremia is common after cardiac surgery and is an independent predictor of increased mortality, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications.