What is the Optimal Anticoagulation in Patients with a Left Ventricular Assist Device?
The question addressed was whether there is an optimal antithrombotic management for patients supported with axial-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
Inflammatory Response to Colloids Compared to Crystalloid Priming in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We investigated the in-flammatory responses to colloids compared to crystalloid priming in cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Coagulopathy and Hemostatic Monitoring in Cardiac Surgery: An Update
This review describes coagulopathies occurring in cardiac surgery and the monitoring of these.
Risks for Impaired Cerebral Autoregulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Postoperative Stroke
The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for impaired autoregulation during coronary artery bypass graft, valve surgery with CPB, or both and to evaluate whether near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) autoregulation monitoring could be used to identify this condition.
In Vivo Effects on Human Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Delivery and Metabolism of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Perioperative Hemodilution
To investigate the in vivo effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and perioperative hemodilution on human skeletal muscle oxygen delivery and metabolism and to determine the dilution state at which these effects arise.
The Impact of Intraoperative Vasopressin Infusion in Complex Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of intraoperative vasopressin infusion on postoperative liver, renal and haemostatic function and lactate levels in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery.
Haematocrit is Invalid for Estimating Red Cell Volume: A Prospective Study in Male Volunteers
Although haematocrit and haemoglobin value are concentrations, they are commonly used to guide clinical decisions involving red cell and plasma volumes. A study challenging this convention systematically co-determined and compared these measures.
Implementation of Cerebral Autoregulation into Computational Fluid Dynamics Studies of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this study, a mathematical model is presented to implement cerebral autoregulation into computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies.
Multichannel Near Infrared Spectroscopy Indicates Regional Variations in Cerebral Autoregulation in Infants Supported on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Infants on life support system (ECMO) for cardiorespiratory failure are at risk of cerebral autoregulation impairment and consequent neurological problems.
Assessment of Platelet Function in Patients on Antiplatelet Therapy Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Review
Increasing numbers of patients are undergoing cardiac surgery on dual antiplatelet therapy following previous percutaneous coronary intervention.
Comparison of Effectiveness and Safety of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients Aged ≥90 Years Versus <90 Years
In conclusion, even very elderly nonagenarians can experience acceptable clinical results and benefits after TAVI.
Successful Use of Factor VIIa to Control Life-threatening Post-operative Haemorrhage in a Patient on Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We present the first case of the successful use of Factor VIIa to control bleeding in an adult patient on ECMO post cardiac surgery.