Hybrid Approach Combining Off-Pump CABG with Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation via Median Sternotomy
He underwent a novel hybrid treatment approach combining off-pump CABG and transapical aortic valve implantation via a median sternotomy
Balanced Ultrafiltration: Inflammatory Mediator Removal Capacity
Respective ratios of inflammatory mediators in ultrafiltrate compared with plasma, as well as total amount of inflammatory mediators in the ultrafiltrate suggest that balanced ultrafiltration removes a limited portion of the total inflammatory mediator load.
Tools and Procedures for ex vivo Vein Arterialization, Preconditioning and Tissue Engineering: A Step Forward to Translation to Combat the Consequences of Vascular Graft Remodeling
The present contribution reviews recent progress in bioengineering approaches used to mimic arterial hemodynamic conditions in vascular grafts and vessel substitutes used in vascular surgery.
Comparison of the Effects of Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, and Desflurane on Microcirculation in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
This investigation was performed to compare the effects of inhalation agents on microcirculation in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using orthogonal polarization spectral imaging.
Hypertonic Solution Decreases Extravascular Lung Water in Cardiac Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
To test the hypothesis that the infusion of hypertonic solution would decrease extravascular lung water postoperatively and thus improve pulmonary function.
PAS-Port Clampless Proximal Anastomotic Device for Coronary Bypass Surgery in Porcelain Aorta
We report on our initial experience with the PAS-Port® automated proximal clampless anastomotic device.
Fresh Blood for Transfusion: How Old is Too Old for Red Blood Cell Units?
Available evidence currently precludes any firm conclusion, as to whether the transfusion of fresher red blood cell (RBC) units has advantages over older RBC units with regard to clinical outcome, including morbidity or mortality.
Platelet Function Testing and Prediction of Procedural Bleeding Risk
However, uncertainties remain about how well platelet function testing may predict haemostasis and guide management of bleeding risk.
Association of Blood Transfusion with Increased Mortality in Myocardial Infarction: A Meta-Analysis and Diversity-Adjusted Study Sequential Analysis
The benefit of blood transfusion in patients with myocardial infarction is controversial, and a possibility of harm exists.
Pediatric Single-Lumen Cannula Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A French Center Experience
Single-lumen cannula venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a special extracorporeal life support (ECLS) technique used for neonatal and pediatric refractory hypoxemia.
Custodiol versus Blood Cardioplegia in Complex Cardiac Operations: An Australian Experience
We hypothesized that a single administration of Bretschneider histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) crystalloid solution (Custodiol) offers myocardial protection comparable with repeated tepid blood cardioplegia.
Clinical Outcome of the PAS-Port Proximal Anastomosis System in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in 201 Patients
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of the PAS-Port® Proximal Anastomosis System.