Rotation Thromboelastography for the Detection and Characterization of Lipoteichoid Acid-Induced Activation of Haemostasis in an In Vitro Sepsis Model
Here, we demonstrate the effects of LTA on haemostasis in an in vitro model of gram-positive sepsis based on rotation thromboelastrography (ROTEM).
Impact of the Intensity of Microemboli on Neurocognitive Outcome Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study aimed to determine whether there was any association between the intensity of intraoperative gaseous microembolic signals (GME), neuropsychological testing and clinical outcome in high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery surgery (CABG).
Successful Management of Bleeding Complications in Patients Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Primary Respiratory Failure
ECMO bleeding complications can be managed successfully via surgical and endoscopic approaches in this high-risk population.
Fiber-Optic Intra-Aortic Balloon Therapy and its Role within Cardiac Surgery
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) technology offers these patients and the cardiac team an easily accessible, cost-effective, mechanical assist device.
Effects of Retrograde Autologous Priming on Blood Transfusion and Clinical Outcomes in Adults: A Meta-Analysis
Compared to conventional priming, RAP could reduce transfusion in adults significantly, but had no effect on clinical outcomes, comparing to conventional priming.
Soybean Oil: A Potentially New Intravascular Perfusate
Given that micelles of lipids are colloids, the hypothesis was generated that the rapid administration of large volumes of soybean oil micelles would be an effective perfusion fluid.
In Vitro Clearance of Intravenous Acetaminophen in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
An in vitro study was conducted to determine: (1) changes in intravenous acetaminophen levels over time and (2) changes in concentration observed between different sites of the ECMO circuit.
Microplegia during Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting was Associated with Less Low Cardiac Output Syndrome: A Propensity-Matched Comparison
Compared with 8:1 blood cardioplegia, microplegia during isolated CABG surgery was associated with a lower incidence of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome.
The Proper Delivery Pressure for Cardioplegic Solution in Neonatal Cardiac Surgery – An Investigation of Biomechanical and Structural Properties of Neonatal and Adult Coronary Arteries
When cardioplegic solution is injected into coronary arteries with a pump in order to ensure myocardial protection, it is necessary to determine the correct delivery pressure to avoid damage of the heart.
Alternative Access Options for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with no Conventional Access and Chest Pathology
However, a significant number of patients are still not transcatheter aortic valve replacement candidates because of poor peripheral access and chest pathology.
Decreased Incidence of Low Output Syndrome with a Switch from Tepid to Cold Continuous Minimally Diluted Blood Cardioplegia in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Cold cardioplegia may provide better protection than tepid cardioplegia when minicardioplegia is used.
From Macrohemodynamic to the Microcirculation
The aim of this paper is to gather the already known information, focus the reader's attention on the importance of microvascular physiopathology in critical illness, and prompt him to actively participate to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the issue.