Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair With the Aid of Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Heparin-coated Circuits Versus Nonheparin-Coated Circuits
The aim of this study was to evaluate (i) the impact of partial cardiopulmonary bypass on distal organ function and surgical outcomes; and (ii) the effectiveness of using heparin-coated circuits for preventing bleeding complications.
Gastrointestinal Complications in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The present study was performed to detect risk factors and to investigate outcomes following GICs after CABG.
Left Ventricular Function and Chronotropic Responses After Normothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass With Intermittent Antegrade Warm Blood Cardioplegia in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Recent studies indicate that normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with intermittent antegrade warm blood cardioplegia (IAWBC) may have metabolic and clinical advantages, but limited data exist on its effects on myocardial function.
Post-Reperfusion Changes of Monocyte Function in Coronary Blood After Extracorporeal Circulation
Knowledge of mechanisms underlying monocyte functional modulation in coronary blood may be useful to develop protective interventions that can limit ischemia/reperfusion injury.
Arch Repair With Unilateral Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion
This study demonstrates the clinical results of aortic arch repair with unilateral cerebral perfusion via the right brachial artery.
Technical Problems and Complications of Axillary Artery Cannulation
We describe the technical problems and complications associated with axillary artery cannulation.
Arch Repair With Unilateral Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion
This study demonstrates the clinical results of aortic arch repair with unilateral cerebral perfusion via the right brachial artery.
Post-Reperfusion Changes of Monocyte Function in Coronary Blood After Extracorporeal Circulation
Knowledge of mechanisms underlying monocyte functional modulation in coronary blood may be useful to develop protective interventions that can limit ischemia/reperfusion injury.
Is Cardiopulmonary Bypass a Reason for Aspirin Resistance After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
The aim of this study was to investigate platelet function and the antiplatelet effect of aspirin after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in comparison with conventional on-pump surgery.
Technical Problems and Complications of Axillary Artery Cannulation
We describe the technical problems and complications associated with axillary artery cannulation.
The GP IIb/IIIa Inhibitor Abciximab (ReoPro((R))) Decreases Activation and Interaction of Platelets and Leukocytes During In Vitro Cardiopulmonary Bypass Simulation
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor abciximab (ReoPro((R))) on the function and interaction of platelets and leukocytes during experimental CPB.
Arch Repair With Unilateral Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion
This study demonstrates the clinical results of aortic arch repair with unilateral cerebral perfusion via the right brachial artery.