Retransfusion of Pericardial Blood Does Not Trigger Systemic Coagulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We investigated to which extent retransfusion of pericardial blood triggers systemic coagulation during CPB.
Early Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Bone Healing in Combination With an Osteoconductive Material in Rat Cranial Defects
We hypothesize that PRP exerts its beneficial effect on bone regeneration within the first and second week after application in a bone defect combined with an osteoconductive material.
Mortality Associated With Aprotinin During 5 Years Following Coronary Artery Bypass
To contrast long-term all-cause mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery according to use of 2 lysine analog antifibrinolytics (aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid), the serine protease inhibitor aprotinin, or no antibleeding agent.
Use of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Dormant Corneal Ulcers
To investigate the potential role of autologous platelet-rich plasma in promoting healing in dormant corneal ulcers.
Calcium Sulfate and Platelet-Rich Plasma Make a Novel Osteoinductive Biomaterial for Bone Regeneration
With the present study we introduce a novel and simple biomaterial able to induce regeneration of bone. We theorized that nourishing a bone defect with calcium and with a large amount of activated platelets may initiate a series of biological processes that culminate in bone regeneration.
Trends in Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation: Comparison of a 669 Record Australian Dataset With the Multinational Benchmark Counterpulsation Outcomes Registry
The aim of this study was to review and describe indications for intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) use and identify the impact these have on outcomes at an Australian cardiothoracic tertiary referral hospital. A secondary aim was comparison of the Australian practice with a large multinational IABP data registry.
Perfusion Techniques For Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy Under Deep Hypothermia Circulatory Arrest: A Case Series
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) is a complicated surgical procedure that is an effective treatment in reducing pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Concentration-Dependent Effect of Abciximab on Platelets and Neutrophils in a Model of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We investigated whether abciximab influenced platelet activation and platelet interaction with neutrophils and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) model.
Dynamic Bubble Trap Can Replace an Arterial Filter During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
The arterial filter (AF) and the dynamic bubble trap (DBT) reduce the number of air microbubbles passing through these devices. The aim of the study was to confirm that the DBT diminishes microbubbles in the arterial line similar to, or better than, the AF, and can replace it.
Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage in Extrathoracic Cardiopulmonary Bypass Management During Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this study is to report our experience with extrathoracic CPB with VAVD application (on CPB) during open-heart MICS.
Osteogenic Potential of Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined With Cells and Artificial Bone
To investigate the ability of platelet-rich plasma(PRP) combined with cells and artificial bone in accelerating the repair of bone defect.
Arterio-Venous Gradients of Free Energy Change for Assessment of Systemic and Splanchnic Perfusion in Cardiac Surgery Patients
aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between gradients of free energy change, and the more commonly used parameter for the evaluation of the adequacy of organ perfusion, such as oxygen-extraction in patients undergoing valve replacement surgery using normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).