The Effects of Normoxic Versus Hyperoxic Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response in Cyanotic Pediatric Patients Undergoing Open Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study investigates the effects of controlled reoxygenation cardiopulmonary bypass on oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and organ function in children undergoing repair of cyanotic congenital heart defects.
Autologous Platelet Derived Grow Factors (Platelet Rich Plasma) as an Adjunct to Mucosal Advancement Flap in High Cryptoglandular Peri-Anal Fistulae: A Pilot Study
In this prospective pilot study, we explored autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) as an adjunct to the staged mucosal advancement flap in the treatment of peri-anal fistulae.
A New De-Airing Technique that Reduces Systemic Microemboli During Open Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Study
We have evaluated a new technique of cardiac de-airing that is aimed at a) minimizing air from entering into the pulmonary veins by opening both pleurae and allowing lungs to collapse and b) flushing out residual air from the lungs by staged cardiac filling and lung ventilation.
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Delivering BMSCs Into 3D Porous Scaffolds
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of PRP in delivering bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) into 3D porous scaffolds in comparison with platelet-poor plasma (PPP) and Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM).
What Goes Around Comes Around: Understanding Polymer Fatigue in the Roller Head Raceway (Video)
Allision Spiwak, program director at Ohio State University, discusses polymer fatigue in the roller head raceway (43 minutes).
Clinical Benefits of Mitral Valve Repair (Video)
Ernesto Jimenez brings the audience up-to-date on the clinical benefits of mitral valve repair vs. replacement (58 minutes).
The CVOR POC Lab: A Look at Most Cited Deficiencies and Agency Updates (Video)
Michaela Cvitkovic guides us through the rules and regulations surrounding point of care testing in the cardiac OR (39 minutes).
The Evolution of Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (Video)
Vince W. Tobin gives an overview of robotic mirtal valve surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (51 minutes).
Myocardial Preservation: An Opportunity for Improvement (Video)
Aaron Hill, one of the living lengends in the perfusion industry, discusses current trends in myocardial protection (40 minutes).
Healthcare Regulatory Updates For 2009 (Video)
John Bennett brings us up-to-date with current changes in healthcare regulatory rules (37 minutes).
Australian and New Zealand Perfusion Survey: Management and Procedure
In this report, we will discuss management and procedural aspects of perfusion practice. This report allows us to compare and contrast recent trends and changes in perfusion with historic practices.
Influence of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Interaction of Recombinant Factor VIIa with Activated Platelets
Recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) interacts preferentially with coated platelets characterized by a high exposure of phosphatidyl serine (PS), FV, FVIII, FIX, and FX binding, and fibrinogen.