Effects of Atorvastatin on Systemic Inflammatory Response After Coronary Bypass Surgery
Therefore, we investigated the effects of preoperative atorvastatin treatment on systemic inflammatory response and perioperative morbidity after cardiopulmonary bypass.
Low-Flow Perfusion Via the Innominate Artery During Aortic Arch Operations Provides Only Limited Somatic Circulatory Support
Aortic arch operations in pediatric patients using low-flow perfusion techniques have been standardized to a certain degree, but some of the often-stated beneficial effects have never been proven. Especially, the existence or efficacy of any subdiaphragmal perfusion still remains unclear.
Phosphorylcholine Coating May Limit Thrombin Formation During High-Risk Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
We evaluated the effects of a Pc-coated oxygenator on blood coagulation in patients undergoing high-risk open heart surgery and receiving tranexamic acid.
Improved Hemodynamics and Outcome After Modified Norwood Operation on the Beating Heart
This study compares postoperative hemodynamics and survival in patients who underwent Norwood procedure on the beating heart to those operated on with cardioplegic cardiac arrest.
Lung Perfusion With Clarithromycin Ameliorates Lung Function After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Our study observed the protective effect of clarithromycin on inflammatory lung injury after cardiopulmonary bypass.
International Perfusion Journal Vol. 2 No. 2
Table of Contents /Vol. 2, No. 2 Aprotinin Update: NEJM Vol. 354, No. 4, pp. 353 2006 Mangano, Tudor and Dietzel Kelly Hedlund […]
Coagulation Factor XIII Reduces Postoperative Bleeding After Coronary Surgery with Extracorporeal Circulation
In a prospective, randomized, double blinded study, 2500 units, 1250 units, and a placebo were administered in groups of 25 patients each, immediately after administration of protamine. Postoperative amount of blood loss and blood transfusion was recorded.
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory for Trasylol (Full Summary)
The Food and Drug Administration today issued a Public Health Advisory alerting doctors who perform heart bypass surgery, and their patients, that Trasyolol (aprotinin injection), a drug used to prevent blood loss during surgery, has been linked in two scientific publications to higher risks of serious side effects including kidney problems, heart attacks and strokes in patients who undergo artery bypass graft surgery.
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory for Trasylol
The Food and Drug Administration today issued a Public Health Advisory alerting doctors who perform heart bypass surgery, and their patients, that Trasyolol (aprotinin injection), a drug used to prevent blood loss during surgery, has been linked in two scientific publications to higher risks of serious side effects including kidney problems, heart attacks and strokes in patients who undergo artery bypass graft surgery.
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Bolus Injection of Adenosine Before Cardioplegic Induction Improves Postischemic Global Function in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The purpose of the present study was, therefore, to assess the clinical relevance of intra-aortic administration of adenosine following aortic cross-clamping with respect to the exertion of additional protection in routine coronary artery bypass surgery.
Does the Rate of Rewarming from Profound Hypothermic Arrest Influence the Outcome in a Swine Model of Lethal Hemorrhage?
This experiment was designed to test the impact of different warming rates on outcome in a swine model of lethal hemorrhage from complex vascular injuries.