Heparin-Coated Adult ECMO vs. Ventricular Assist Devices: A Decision Analysis Modeling Approach
This model suggests that patients should be supported on heparincoated ECMO for 2–3 days to evaluate their potential for recovery before instituting more expensive ventricular assist devices.
In Vivo Comparison Study of FDA-Approved Surface-Modifying Additives and Poly-2-Methoxyethylacrylate Circuit Surfaces Coatings During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The purpose of this double-blind prospective and randomized study was to examine the effects of surface-modifying additives (SMAs) and poly-2-methoxyethylacrylate (PMEA) circuits on platelet count, platelet function (Sonoclot), postoperative chest tube drainage volume, peri- and postoperative blood product use, extubation time, and intensive care time.
Correlation of Perioperative Platelet Function and Coagulation Tests With Bleeding After Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
The authors evaluated the correlation of post-cardiopulmonary bypass surgery bleeding, measured as 24-hour chest tube output/kilogram body weight, with platelet function tests using glass bead adhesion and Thrombelastograph Platelet Mapping.
Magnesium as a Neuroprotectant in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
We sought to evaluate magnesium as a neuroprotectant in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Evaluation of Biocompatible Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Use During Pediatric Open Heart Surgery
The contact of blood with nonbiological surfaces during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induces a whole body inflammatory response and increases postoperative morbidity directly related to bleeding complications and end organ dysfunction.
Is Hypothermia a Benefit? Von Willebrand Factor in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Our objective was to find a correlation between CPB and plasma levels of vWf in pediatric patients operated on for congenital heart defects.
Whole Blood Cardioplegia (Minicardioplegia) Reduces Myocardial Edema After Ischemic Injury and Cardiopulmonary Bypass
While blood:crystalloid cardioplegia is the clinical standard for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), it has been postulated that whole blood minicardioplegia may benefit the severely injured heart by reducing cardioplegic volume, thereby reducing myocardial edema.
Pump-Induced Platelet Aggregation With Subsequent Hypotension: Its Mechanism and Prevention With Clopidogrel
The present study investigates the mechanism of pump-induced platelet aggregation and its possible prevention.
Aortic Arch Surgery: Thoracoabdominal Perfusion During Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion May Reduce Postoperative Morbidity
This study aimed to assess the results of the introduction of thoracoabdominal perfusion (TAP) in the surgical strategy for aortic arch replacement with cerebral protection.
Mini-Cardiopulmonary Bypass System: Results of a Prospective Randomized Study
We studied postoperative mortality and morbidity after coronary artery bypass graft surgery performed using the mini-extracorporeal circulation (MECC) system.
Gelatin and Hydroxyethyl Starch, but not Albumin, Impair Hemostasis After Cardiac Surgery
We investigated the effect of postoperative administration of colloids on hemostasis in 45 patients after cardiac surgery.
Recombinant Factor VIIa for Refractory Bleeding After Cardiac Surgery Secondary to Anticoagulation with the Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Lepirudin
A 56-year-old man with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis syndrome (HITTS) received anticoagulation with recombinant hirudin (lepirudin) for emergency coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and aortic valve replacement.