del Nido Cardioplegia in Adult Cardiac Surgery – Scopes and Concerns
This review attempts to have an overview on del Nido cardioplegia, its advantages, the recent studies comparing it with conventional cardioplegia techniques and the potential areas of concern with its use in adult cardiac surgery.
The Non Depolarizing, Normokalemic Cardioplegia Formulation Adenosine-Lidocaine (Adenocaine) Exerts Anti-Neutrophil Effects by Synergistic Actions of its Components
A new strategy of normothermic cardioplegia based on the combination of adenosine and lidocaine (adenocaine; Hibernation Therapeutics Global Ltd, Kilquade, Ireland) achieves nondepolarized arrest at normokalemia.
Generational Diversity in Perfusion: Beyond the Stereotypes Towards an Enlightened Workplace (EP Video)
Managing diversity means minimizing the challenges or barriers to a productive and diverse workforce. The more effective hospitals and staffing companies are at supporting diversity and inclusion, the more engagement perfusionists will experience in teams (55:08 minutes).
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment With Physical Therapy in Chronic Partial Supraspinatus Tears
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP injection in partial supraspinatus tears by comparing with physical therapy (PT).
Clinical Outcomes of Intermittent Antegrade Warm Versus Cold Blood Cardioplegia
The objective of this study was to compare clinical outcome in patients undergoing conventional coronary artery bypass graft surgery who received intermittent antegrade warm blood cardioplegia or intermittent antegrade cold blood cardioplegia for myocardial protection.
Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress and Myocardial Protection During Open-Heart Surgery
In this article, we discuss the "deleterious" effects of the oxidative stress of the extracorporeal circulation and the up-to-date theories of "ideal'' myocardial protection.
What is the Value of Topical Cooling as an Adjunct to Myocardial Protection
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'What is the value of topical cooling as an adjunct to myocardial protection?'
Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown remarkable beneficial effects without any major adverse reactions in the treatment of androgenic alopecia. The growth factors in activated autologous PRP induce the proliferation of dermal papilla cells.
Coronary Artery Problems Late After Arterial Switch Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries
The incidence of late coronary artery abnormalities after arterial switch operation (ASO) for d-loop transposition of the great arteries may be underestimated.
Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Review of a Lifesaving Technology
In this article we will provide a review of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) development, clinical indications, patients' management, options and cannulations techniques, complications, outcomes, and the appropriate strategy of organ management while on ECMO.
Effects of Single Antegrade Hot Shot in Comparison with No Hot Shot Administration During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of single antegrade hot shot terminal warm blood cardioplegia (TWBC) on patients who had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning and Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery
We conducted a multicenter, sham-controlled trial involving adults at increased surgical risk who were undergoing on-pump CABG (with or without valve surgery) with blood cardioplegia.