Treatment of a Refractory Skin Ulcer Using Punch Graft and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma
Combining platelet-rich plasma and skin graft enhances the efficacy of treating chronic diabetic wounds by enhancing healing rate and decreasing recurrence rate.
Early Transcatheter Valve Dysfunction after Transapical Mitral Valve-In-Valve Implantation
This article reports on the first case of thrombotic transcatheter mitral valve dysfunction which occurred on oral anticoagulation with Coumadin in combination with antiplatelet therapy.
Renal Protection In Cardiovascular Surgery
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most relevant complications after major surgery and is a predictor of mortality.
Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Prospective Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of different numbers of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) applications on pain and physical function in grade three knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Using Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Complex Fistulas
This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of autologous fibrin gel rich in platelet growth factors for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas.
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Frozen Shoulder: A Case Report
Frozen shoulder is a glenohumeral joint disorder that limits movement because of adhesion and the existence of fibrosis in the shoulder capsule.
Intra-Articular Injection of Photo-Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
This pilot study assessed the feasibility, safety and symptomatic and functional change following injections of photo-activated platelet-rich plasma (PA-PRP) compared to hyaluronic acid (HA) in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Incidence of Platelet Dysfunction by Thromboelastography-Platelet Mapping in Children Supported with ECMO: A Pilot Retrospective Study
Bleeding complications are common and decrease the odds of survival in children supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The primary objective of this pilot study was to determine the incidence and magnitude of platelet dysfunction according to thromboelastography (TEG(®))-platelet mapping (PM) testing.
Cerebrovascular Events After No-Touch Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Conventional Side-Clamp Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass, and Proximal Anastomotic Devices: A Meta-Analysis
Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) has been shown to reduce the risk of neurologic complications as compared to coronary artery bypass grafting performed with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Impact of Mild Preoperative Renal Insufficiency on In-Hospital and Long-Term Outcomes After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Retrospective Propensity Score Matching Analysis
This single-centre, retrospective propensity score matching study aimed to evaluate the impact of mild preoperative renal insufficiency on in-hospital and long-term outcomes after first isolated OPCAB surgery.
Aortic and/or Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Performed Via a Minimally Invasive Approach
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) in the setting of left-sided valvular heart disease is common, and significantly increases the risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing aortic and/or mitral valve surgery.
Options for Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support
This review will examine the different options for commonly used temporary MCS devices including intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), veno-arterial-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), TandemHeart(®) (CardiacAssist, Pittsburg, PA, USA) Impella(®) and BVS 5000(®) (both Abiomed Inc., Danvers, MA, USA), CentriMag(®) and Thoratec percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD)(®) (both Thoratec Corporation, Pleasanton, CA, USA).