International Perfusion Journal Vol. 1 No. 1
This months IP Journal Is quite diverse and includes interviews with Bill Horgan, Rebekah Trittipoe, Michael Coamer and much more.
Is There Cognitive Decline 1 Year After CABG? Comparison With Surgical and Nonsurgical Controls
Because most studies have not included comparable control groups, it remains unclear whether postoperative cognitive changes are specific to cardiopulmonary bypass, general aspects of surgery, or vascular pathologies of the aging brain.
Cardioprotective Effects of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
In a prospective, randomized controlled trial, we studied the efficacy of ANH in anesthetized patients prior to cardiopulmonary bypass for the prevention of myocardial injuries.
Right Axillary Artery Cannulation for Surgical Management of the Hostile Ascending Aorta
Arterial perfusion through the axillary artery provides sufficient antegrade aortic flow, is more likely to perfuse the true lumen in the event of dissection, and is associated with fewer atheroembolic complications.
Transplantation of Autologous Bone Marrow-Derived Cells Into the Myocardium of Patients Undergoing Coronary Bypass
We have assessed the safety and feasibility of intramyocardial transplantation of autologous bone marrow-derived cells in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Time and Risk Analysis for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Surgery Performed by Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest, Cerebral Perfusion, and Open distal aortic anastomosis
The aim of this study was to analyze time and risk factors during surgical management.
Role of Hemodilutional Anemia and Transfusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Renal Injury After Coronary Revascularization: Implications on Operative Outcome
We aimed to 1) elucidate if and how this relation is modulated by the duration of CPB (TCPB) and on-pump packed red blood cell transfusions and 2) to quantify the impact of post-CPB renal injury on operational outcome and resource utilization.
Venous Drainage Method for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Single-Access Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Siphon and Vacuum-Assisted Drainage
We retrospectively examined the use of VAVD in SAMICS in our hospital for this report. VAVD has been performed according to a VAVD protocol since 2000.
Mini-Dose Pump-Prime Aprotinin Inhibited Enhanced Fibrinolytic Activity and Reduced Blood Loss and Transfusion Requirements After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This investigation was undertaken to evaluate the effects of mini-dose pump prime only aprotinin (70 mg) on the hemostatic parameters and blood transfusion requirements in patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).
Cold-Induced Fluid Extravasation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Piglets Can be Counteracted by Use of Iso-Oncotic Prime
This study aimed to compare whether iso-oncotic priming solutions, in contrast to crystalloids, could reduce the cold-induced fluid extravasation during cardiopulmonary bypass in piglets.
A Novel Protocol of Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion With Intermittent Pressure Augmentation for Brain Protection
We examined a novel protocol of retrograde cerebral perfusion with intermittent pressure augmentation to improve the clinical usefulness of this procedure, in a canine model, because a high retrograde cerebral perfusion pressure may be required to open cerebral vessels.
Mechanical Ventilation Affects Inflammatory Mediators in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
We examined the hypothesis that high tidal volumes and low levels of positive end-expiratory pressure might worsen the inflammatory response associated to cardiopulmonary bypass.