Transfusion Immunomodulation – The Case for Leukoreduced and (Perhaps) Washed Transfusions
The present review will focus on two approaches, leukoreduction and saline washing, as means to reduce adverse transfusion outcomes.
Effect of Blower-Mister Devices on Vasoreactivity of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
Vessels exposed to the air and water stream of a blower-mister device showed a reduced vasoreactivity.
Effect of Hospital Culture on Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Procedures
We sought to quantitate the contribution of hospital influence on individual surgeons' transfusion practices.
Discontinuation of HeartWare RVAD Support without Device Removal in Chronic BIVAD Patients
The HeartWare HVAD used as an RVAD may be stopped and left in place without complications.
Practical Considerations of Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices
Percutaneous ventricular assist devices are increasingly used today, allowing the scope of left ventricular support to move out of the operating room and into the interventional suite and cardiovascular care unit.
Acute Hyponatremia after Cardioplegia by Histidine-Tryptophane-Ketoglutarate–A Retrospective Study
Acute hyponatremia during cardioplegia with HTK solution is isotonic and should probably not be corrected without presence of hypotonicity as confirmed by measurement of serum osmolality.
Anticoagulation and Bleeding in Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices: Walking the Tightrope
A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a lifesaving therapy for end-stage heart failure, but it is associated with major complications such as bleeding and thrombosis.
Hydrogen as Additive of HTK Solution Fortifies Myocardial Preservation in Grafts with Prolonged Cold Ischemia
Hydrogen as additive of HTK solution fortifies HTK's preservation efficacy for cardiac grafts subjected to prolonged cold ischemia by inhibiting cold ischemia-induced up-regulation of oxidative stress, inflammation mediators, and apoptosis.
Low Incidence of Bleeding-Related Morbidity with Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation in the Current Era
The potential to reduce bleeding reduces invasiveness of LVAD surgery, reduces allosensitization, may improve outcomes, and may increase mainstream acceptability of LVADs as definitive therapy for heart failure.
Advances in Mechanical Circulatory Support in the Treatment of Heart Failure
In recent years, the implantation of Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) as definitive therapy (DT) has emerged as a promising replacement therapy for heart transplantation.
Pulsatile Control of Rotary Blood Pumps: Does the Modulation Waveform Matter?
A synchronized pulsing rotary blood pump offers a simple and powerful control modality for heart unloading.
New Innovative Instruments Facilitate Both Direct-Vision and Endoscopic-Assisted Mini-Mitral Valve Surgery
Newly innovated mini-mitral valve surgical instruments and techniques facilitate both direct-vision and endoscopic-assisted approaches and accomplish a favorable surgical outcome even in the complex pathology of mitral valve insufficiency.