Development of a Cost-Effective Method for Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Preparation for Topical Wound Healing
Costs were shown to be lower than those of other methods which require specific equipment and high-cost disposables, while safety and traceability can be increased.
History and Use of del Nido Cardioplegia Solution at Boston Children’s Hospital
We present the developmental history, supporting theory, and current protocol for use of what is now referred to as del Nido cardioplegia.
Total Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement as a Safe Strategy to Treat Complex Multi-segmental Proximal Thoracic Aortic Pathology
This study analyzed the results after elective open total aortic arch replacement analyzing 39 patients (median age 63 years, median logistic EuroSCORE 18.4) who underwent elective open total arch replacement between 2005 and 2012.
The Combined Use of Transmyocardial Laser Revascularisation and Intramyocardial Injection of Bone-Marrow Derived Stem Cells in Patients with End-Stage Coronary Artery Disease: One Year Follow-Up
There are a growing number of patients with end-stage coronary artery disease (CAD) and refractory angina. Angiogenesis may be induced by intramyocardial injection of autologous bone marrow stem cells, intensified by inflammationaround channels performed by laser.
Perioperative Nitroprusside Infusion in a Patient With Severe Aortic Stenosis: Another Component of Afterload Reduction Uncovered
The traditional goals of perioperative management of severe aortic stenosis are based on maintaining a high systemic vascular resistance (SVR) to allow for good coronary perfusion.
The Role of Transforming Growth Factor-Beta in Marfan Syndrome
The aim of this review is to review the already known features of the cellular signal transduction downstream to TGF-b and its impact on the tissue homeostasis of microfibrils, and elastic fibers.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting after Aprotinin: Are We Doing Better?
Accordingly, the usage of aprotinin should be reconsidered for treatment among cohorts of low-risk cardiac patients.
Pharmacologic Tools to Reduce Bleeding in Surgery
Strategies to reduce blood loss and the need for transfusions in surgery include enhancement of coagulation, inhibition of fibrinolysis, and an improved decision algorithm for transfusion based on bedside monitoring of global hemostasis.
Use of Briefings and Debriefings as a Tool in Improving Team Work, Efficiency, and Communication in the Operating Theatre
Briefings and debriefings had a positive impact on teamwork and communication.
Clampless Technique during Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Proximal Anastomoses in the Hostile Aorta
We have found that clampless fibrillating heart surgery with circulatory arrest for proximal anastomoses is a safe and effective technique for revascularizing patients with significant ascending aortic disease who are at high risk for cerebral embolic complications.
Preventing Deep Wound Infection after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Review
We recommend that cardiac surgery programs supplement their audit processes and ongoing vigilance for infections with periodic, multidisciplinary reviews of best-practice standards for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care.
Variation in Ventilation Time After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Analysis From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
After adjustment for severity of illness, substantial inter-center variation exists in postoperative ventilation time in this subset of patients undergoing isolated CABG.