Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Postoperative Pulmonary Dysfunction
Off-pump CABG does not confer major protection from postoperative pulmonary dysfunction compared with CABG surgery with CPB.
Alterations of Mesenteric Blood Flow After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Doppler Sonographic Study
The postoperative changes in the flow velocities and the increases of the resistive and pulsatility index are indications of rigidity of the mesenteric vascular bed and decreased mesenteric perfusion after cardiopulmonary bypass.
The Benefits of Continuous Ultrafiltration in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
MUF decreases the duration of mechanical ventilatory support, the length of intensive care unit stay, the need for blood transfusion and improves postoperative hemodynamics.
Interleukin-6 and Procalcitonin in Serum of Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
While procalcitonin serum concentrations were dependent on aortic clamping time or incisional trauma, interleukin 6 showed no significant relation with these intraoperative variables.
Facilitation of Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate-Induced Alveolar Bone Regeneration by Platelet-Rich Plasma in Beagle Dogs: A Histologic and Histomorphometric Study
The effects of 2 graft materials, beta-tricalcium phosphate (Cerasorb) alone and a combination of Cerasorb and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), on the bone regeneration process were evaluated in the canine mandible.
Balloon-Pump-Induced Pulsatility Improves Coronary and Carotid Flows in an Experimental Model of BioMedicus Left Ventricular Assistance
An intra-aortic balloon can easily be combined with a BioMedicus pump whenever possible and may improve myocardial recovery in patients with postcardiotomy ventricular failure.
Acute Renal Failure After Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
Prevention of this disastrous complication appears to be better than treatment once it is fully established. However newer aggressive forms of early renal replacement/transplant therapies may have some promise.
Qualitative Analysis of Batch Preparing Cryopreserved Fresh Platelet Rich Plasma
Cryopreservation can prevent lactic acid accumulation, pH reduce and activation of GPIIb/IIIa. (3) The membrane of partial platelets are affected by freezing and thawing.
Role of Protein Kinase C- (PKC) in Isoflurane-Induced Cardioprotection
Although isoflurane preconditioning resulted in a reduction in infarct size at all concentrations used, the protection was mediated by phosphorylation and translocation of PKC only at 0.4 MAC.
Platelet Gel Billing Summary
Currently the only way to be reimbursed for Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma for chronic non-healing wounds by Medicare is through a CMS approved clinical trial.
Total Arterial Revascularisation: Effect of Avoiding Cardiopulmonary Bypass on In-Hospital Mortality and Morbidity in a Propensity-Matched Cohort
Off-pump coronary surgery with complete arterial revascularisation can significantly reduce in-hospital morbidity and lengths of stay compared to conventional on-pump coronary surgery.
Left Ventricular Assist Device Performance With Long-Term Circulatory Support: Lessons From the REMATCH Trial
Despite the observed rates of device malfunction and replacement, LVAD implantation confers clinically significant improvement with regard to survival as compared with medical management.