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).
Venous Line Filtration: A novel Technique for Cases Involving Inferior Vena Caval and Right Atrial Tumor and Associated Thrombus: A Two-Case Series
We have shown that venous line filtration with vacuum-assisted venous drainage can be performed safely, and should be considered in cases where there is tumor thrombus in the vena cava or right atrium, which may threaten venous return.
Heparin Sensitivity Test for Patients Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Abstract: Anticoagulation for the open heart surgery patient undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is achieved with the use of heparin. The industry standard of […]
Intraoperative Quality Control in the Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The objective of the paper is: to compare main peri and postoperative results of operations with and without CPB; to establish total number of the bypass grafts revised on the basis of TTFM results in both groups of the examinees; to evaluate sensitivity, specificity, predictive rate and accuracy of TTFM with regards to the intraoperative coronary angiography (golden standard).
Washing of Stored Red Blood Cells by an Autotransfusion Device Before Transfusion
. The objective of this study was to determine the quality of RBCs, after cell washing in comparison to untreated RBCs.
Mechanisms of Pulmonary Dysfunction After On-Pump and Off-Pump Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study
Pulmonary dysfunction following cardiac surgery is believed to be caused, at least in part, by a lung vascular injury and/or atelectasis following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) perfusion and collapse of non-ventilated lungs.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With or Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients with Preoperative Non-Dialysis Dependent Renal Insufficiency: A Randomized Study
Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting has been shown to be less deleterious than on-pump bypass in patients with normal renal function, but the effect of this technique in patients with non-dialysis dependent renal insufficiency in a randomized study is unknown.
The Effects of Various Leukocyte Filtration Strategies in Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this study is to systematically review the available evidence on leukocyte filtration in cardiac surgery, focusing on its effect on systemic inflammation and whether this has influenced clinical outcomes.
The Use of Porous beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Blocks With Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Onlay Bone Graft Biomaterial
An experimental study of rabbit calvaria evaluated the suitability of porous beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP) block as a biomaterial for onlay bone grafting and determined whether the addition of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can accelerate bone formation inside the pores of the beta-TCP block.
Effect of Combined Anticoagulation Using Heparin and Bivalirudin on the Hemostatic and Inflammatory Responses to Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Rat
The purpose of this study was to determine whether a reduced dose of bivalirudin, added as an adjunct to heparin, would reduce thrombin generation and circulating markers of inflammatory system activation during CPB as effectively as full-dose bivalirudin, without adversely affecting postoperative hemostasis.
Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma and Fibrin Sealant on Facial Nerve Regeneration in a Rat Model
To investigate the effects of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and fibrin sealant (FS) on facial nerve regeneration.
Platelet-Pich Plasma Treatment and Hemostasis in Patients With Hemorrhagic Risk
Our research aimed to evaluate the risk of haemorrhage following oral surgical operations, in patients who were undergoing an anticoagulant therapy, and to test the usefulness of the autologous platelet gel in order to control haemostasis.