Myocardial Protection by Nicorandil During Open-Heart Surgery Under Cardiopulmonary Bypass
To evaluate the myocardial protective effect of nicorandil when used as an adjuvant to cold hyperkalaemic cardioplegia in open-heart surgery.
International Perfusion Journal Vol. 2 No. 5
Table of Contents: 1. Editorial “Hot Button Issues”2. “Voices From the Past”, LeRoy Ferris LeRoy discusses the early years of […]
Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Complex Cardiac Surgery using Bivalirudin Anticoagulation in a Patient with Heparin Antibodies
We report the successful use of bivalirudin in a patient who underwent complex cardiac surgery.
Updated AABB Circular of Information on Blood product Administration in Humans
This circular was prepared jointly by AABB, America’s Blood Centers, and the American Red Cross, and is recognized as acceptable by the […]
Tissue Oxygenation Response to Mild Hypercapnia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass With Constant Pump Output
We thus tested the hypothesis that increased cardiac output is the dominant mechanism.
Monitoring Cerebral Oxygen Saturation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: The Relationships With Body Temperature and Perfusion Rate
Our group develops a NIRS oximeter to monitor regional cerebral oxygenation especially its oxygen saturation (rScO(2)).
Heparin Resistance and Increased Platelet Activation in Coronary Surgery Patients Treated With Enoxaparin Preoperatively
The aim of this study was to explore and describe the perioperative hemostatic process in patients with unstable coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Transfusion in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Associated With Reduced Long-Term Survival
We examined the influence of PRBC transfusion and component therapy on long-term survival after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting after controlling for the effect of demographics, comorbidities, operative factors, and the early hazard for death.
A Prospective Clinical Study of Cerebral Microemboli and Neuropsychological Outcome Comparing Vent-Line and Auto-Venting Arterial Line Filters: Both Filters Are Equally Safe
This prospective clinical trial compared the effect of an auto-venting arterial line filter on intraoperative cerebral microemboli and NP outcome compared to an arterial line filter with a vent line, in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
A Statistical Analysis of Factors Predisposing Patients to Heparin Resistance
Heparin resistance (HR) is occasionally encountered in cardiac surgery. The objective of this study is to identify possible factors predisposing patients to heparin resistance.
Retrograde Autologous Priming of the Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit: Safety and Impact on Postoperative Outcomes
The aim of this investigation was to examine the safety of RAP and to determine the effect of RAP on adverse outcomes after cardiac surgery.