Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury Activates Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Human Heart
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) regulate matrix remodelling in the heart and play a pivotal role in myocardial dysfunction immediately following ischaemia-reperfusion injury ex vivo in rats.
Relationship Between Cerebral Injury and Inflammatory Responses in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In conclusion, it is considered that ghrelin as well as S-100B can be a useful marker for the prediction of stoke after CPB. Increase of TNF-alpha, interleukin-10 and soluble TNF-receptor I after CPB may be involved in the pathogenesis of stroke after CPB.
Controversial Significance of Early S100B Levels After Cardiac Surgery
We conclude that the clinical value of S100B as a predictive measurement of postoperative cognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery is limited.
Experimental Study of the Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Osteogenesis in Rabbit
In this study, PRP compounded with porous bioceramic was used to repair a bone defect in rabbit radius. The radiographic and histological qualitative and quantitative observations were performed to evaluate osteogenesis.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a major side effect secondary to the administration of heparin. This syndrome is serious and potentially life threatening.
Leucocyte Depletion During Cardiac Surgery: A Comparison of Different Filtration Strategies
However, our laboratory results suggest that leucocyte filtration at low flow and pressure conditions is associated with less leucocyte damage and less release of elastase.
Negative Fluid Displacement: An Alternative Method to Assess Patency of Arterial Line Cannulation
With increased use of femoral cannulation for minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures, this RAP technique can enhance the perfusionist's and the surgeon's ability to safely perform bypass in the presence of higher dissection risk.
The Impact of Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Disease on the Intraoperative Course of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Although CAS does not appear to be the major source of cerebral ischemia, it involves significant comorbidity.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a major side effect secondary to the administration of heparin. This syndrome is serious and potentially life threatening.
Negative Fluid Displacement: An Alternative Method to Assess Patency of Arterial Line Cannulation
With increased use of femoral cannulation for minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures, this RAP technique can enhance the perfusionist's and the surgeon's ability to safely perform bypass in the presence of higher dissection risk.
The Effect of Zero-Balanced Ultrafiltration During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on S100b Release and Cognitive Function
Zero-balanced ultrafiltration (ZBUF) might reduce the systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) by removing inflammatory mediators.
Cannulation of the Extrathoracic Left Common Carotid Artery for Thoracic Aorta Operations Through Left Posterolateral Thoracotomy
The femoral artery is the usual site of arterial cannulation in thoracic aorta operations through left posterolateral thoracotomy that require cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA).