International Perfusion Journal Vol. 1 No. 5
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International Perfusion Journal Vol. 1 No. 4
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Clinical Outcomes of Nonelective Coronary Revascularization With and Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of this study was to compare the early clinical outcome after nonelective off-pump coronary artery bypass with a matched set of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass with cardiopulmonary bypass (on pump).
Single Crossclamp Improves 6-Month Cognitive Outcome in High-Risk Coronary Bypass Patients: The Effect of Reduced Aortic Manipulation
We hypothesized that a strategy that reduced aortic manipulation would reduce the incidence of cognitive deficits in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting compared with the "traditional" approach and that neurobehavioral outcomes with the reduced aortic manipulation strategy would approach those obtained with off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
The Use of Minimized Extracorporeal Circulation System has a Beneficial Effect on Hemostasis – A Randomized Clinical Study
In a prospective randomized trial, the effects on hemostasis were investigated while comparing CorX with conventional CPB in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Aprotinin Inhibits Proinflammatory Activation of Endothelial Cells by Thrombin Through the Protease-Activated Receptor 1
Here we have examined whether aprotinin inhibits endothelial protease-activated receptor 1 activation and resulting proinflammatory responses induced by thrombin.
The Use of Minimized Extracorporeal Circulation System has a Beneficial Effect on Hemostasis – A Randomized Clinical Study
In a prospective randomized trial, the effects on hemostasis were investigated while comparing CorX with conventional CPB in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Results from the Perfusion.com Cardiac Surgery Hematocrit Trend Survey: Observations and Evidence-Based Recommendations
Perfusion.com solicited various perfusionists to respond to an on-line survey regarding collecting hematocrit (Hct) measurements at certain time points during cardiac surgery.
Two-Year Clinical Outcomes After Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) Therapy in Patients With Refractory Angina Pectoris and Left Ventricular Dysfunction (Report from the International EECP Patient Registry
This 2-year cohort study describes the long-term follow-up of patients who had severe LV dysfunction that was treated with EECP for angina pectoris and reports clinical outcomes, event-free survival rates, and the incidence of repeat EECP.
Argatroban Anticoagulation in Pediatric Patients: A Literature Analysis
The authors conducted a literature analysis to characterize the uses, dosing patterns, and safety of argatroban anticoagulation in pediatric patients.
Intra and Extravascular Volume Status in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement: Crystalloid vs. Colloid Priming of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The purpose of this prospective double-blind study was to evaluate the influence of different priming solutions of the extracorporeal circuit on intra- and extravascular volume status and haemodynamics in patients undergoing elective mitral valve replacement.
A New practical Technique to Reduce Allogeneic Blood Exposure and Hospital Costs While Preserving Clotting Factors After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: the Hemobag
The Hemobag allows the open-heart team to concentrate residual CPB circuit contents and return a high volume of autologous clotting factors and blood cells to the patient.