Replacement of Aprotinin by ε-Aminocaproic Acid in Infants undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Consequences for Blood Loss and Outcome
We compared aprotinin and EACA with respect to their blood-sparing efficacy and other major clinical outcome criteria in infants undergoing cardiac surgery.
Endothelin and Vasopressin Influence Splanchnic Blood Flow Distribution during and after Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Gastrointestinal blood flow can be compromised during and after cardiopulmonary bypass
Risk of Renal Dysfunction after Less Invasive Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Several centers have established that off-pump, multivessel coronary artery bypass grafting performed via a small thoracotomy (MVST) is feasible.
Preoperative Antithrombin Supplementation in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Purified antithrombin supplementation in cardiac surgery has been suggested for the treatment of heparin resistance and the prevention of thromboembolic complications.
Admission Rapid Thrombelastography Can Replace Conventional Coagulation Tests in the Emergency Department: Experience with 1974 Consecutive Trauma Patients
We hypothesized that r-TEGs more reliably predict blood component transfusion than CCTs.
Fibrinogen Supplementation in Cardiac Surgery: Where Are We Now And Where Are We Going?
Studies have emphasized the importance of normal fibrinogen concentrations in surgical patients.
A New Formula for Determining Arterial Oxygen Saturation during Venovenous Extracorporeal Oxygenation
We found a relationship between arterial oxygen saturation (SaO(2)) and its relevant parameters.
Numerical Investigation of a Novel Aortic Cannula Aimed at Reducing Cerebral Embolism during Cardiovascular Bypass Surgery
The aim of the current work was to numerically investigate the hemodynamic efficiency and feasibility of a novel, backward suction cannula (BSC), designed to drastically reduce the potential risk for cerebral emboli (CEP).
Combination Therapy of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Hydrogel in Muscle Regeneration
In this study, we determined whether the combination therapy using human adipose-derived stem cells (h-ADSCs) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) incorporated into hydrogel could enhance muscle regeneration in a muscle laceration animal model.
TEG-guided Resuscitation is Superior to Standardized MTP Resuscitation in Massively Transfused Penetrating Trauma Patients
In this study we hypothesized that TEG-directed resuscitation is equivalent to massive transfusion protocol resuscitation.
PHD2 Silencing Enhances the Survival and Paracrine Function of Transplanted Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Infarcted Myocardium
We studied if and how Prolyl hydroxylase domain protein 2 silencing in human adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) enhances their cardioprotective effects after transplantation into infarcted hearts.
Influence of Tranexamic Acid on Postoperative Autologous Blood Retransfusion in Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In this study, we hypothesized that adding tranexamic acid (TXA) to a restrictive blood transfusion protocol would reduce the need for postoperative autologous blood retransfusion in primary knee and hip arthroplasty.