Myocardial Protection During Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using High-Dose Insulin Therapy
The aim of this study was to investigate whether high-dose insulin therapy has a myocardial protective effect by enhancing early metabolic recovery of the arrested heart during revascularization.
Reference values for Kaolin-Activated Thromboelastography in Healthy Children
In this study, we established reference values for kaolin-activated TEG in healthy children, to facilitate accurate interpretation of pediatric TEG results.
The Effects of Hypothermic Versus Normothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Hepatic Blood Flow
To explore Trans-esophageal Echo (TEE) as a monitoring device for hepatic blood flow during cardiac surgery and to correlate between the hepatic venous blood flow measurements and the liver function tests during normothermic and hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass.
Extracorporeal Circulation Activates Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in Erythrocytes
We hypothesized that eNOS in circulating red blood cells might be activated during extracorporeal circulation and thus contribute to hypotension through vasodilation upon NO release.
Influence of Intraoperative Conversion From Off-Pump to On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on Costs and Quality of Life: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
The objective of this study was to determine whether intraoperative conversion affects costs and quality of life.
Adrenomedullin Blood Concentrations in Infants Subjected to Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Correlation with Monitoring Parameters and Prediction of Poor Neurological Outcome
We evaluated whether cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) affects cerebrovascular resistance and plasma concentrations of adrenomedullin (AM), a vasoactive peptide regulating cerebral blood flow.
Improvement of Outcomes after Coronary Artery Bypass II: A Randomized Trial Comparing Intraoperative High Versus Customized Mean Arterial Pressure
The objective of this randomized trial was to compare the efficacy of two strategies of hemodynamic management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on morbidity, mortality, cognitive complications and deterioration in functional status.
Feasibility Study of a Temporary Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device in Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this study is to evaluate a percutaneous left ventricular assist device (Tandem Heart pVAD; Cardiac Assist, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) in the postcardiotomy setting.
Human Osteoblasts Attachment to Guided Tissue Regeneration Membranes Which Were Coated Either With Platelet-Rich Plasma or Platelet-Poor Plasma
To determine whether human alveolar bone osteoblasts (HABO) attachment to commercial available guided tissue regeneration (GTR) membranes can be enhanced by coating with freshly prepared human platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet poor plasma (PPP).
Topical Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma to Influence Bone Volume in Maxillary Augmentation: A Prospective Randomized Trial
The aim of this study was to verify the hypothesis that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has an influence on bone density in the maxilla after sinus floor elevation in combination with autologous cancellous bone from the iliac crest.
Monthly Department Scorecard Department Specific Budget Metric
Sample perfusion staffing matrix.