Effects of Low Temperature on Shear-Induced Platelet Aggregation and Activation
We found that platelets are hyper-reactive to fluid shear stress at temperatures of 24, 32, and 35 degrees C as compared with at 37 degrees C. The hyperreactivity results in heightened aggregation through a platelet-activation independent mechanism.
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Aortic Valve Replacement With the Jostra MECC System Versus Standard Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Prospective Trial
BACKGROUND: We prospectively evaluated a newly introduced minimal extracorporeal circulation system (Jostra MECC System; Jostra AG, Hirrlingen, Germany) for aortic valve surgery. […]
Aortic Valve Replacement With the Jostra MECC System Versus Standard Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Prospective Trial
BACKGROUND: We prospectively evaluated a newly introduced minimal extracorporeal circulation system (Jostra MECC System; Jostra AG, Hirrlingen, Germany) for aortic valve surgery. […]
Effect of Aprotinin on Clinical Outcomes in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
OBJECTIVE: Despite proven blood transfusion benefits, aprotinin may be underused in coronary artery bypass grafting. Reluctance to use aprotinin may stem from […]
Effect of Aprotinin on Clinical Outcomes in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
OBJECTIVE: Despite proven blood transfusion benefits, aprotinin may be underused in coronary artery bypass grafting. Reluctance to use aprotinin may stem from […]
Effect of Aprotinin on Clinical Outcomes in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
OBJECTIVE: Despite proven blood transfusion benefits, aprotinin may be underused in coronary artery bypass grafting. Reluctance to use aprotinin may stem from […]
Radiofrequency Ablation Prevents Lethal Arrhythmias in Children With WPW
Prophylactic radiofrequency ablation reduces the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias in children with asymptomatic Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), according to a report in the […]
Clopidogrel Did Not Inhibit Platelet Function Early After Coronary Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Trial
OBJECTIVE: Although the beneficial effect of aspirin prescription after coronary surgery has been established, the efficacy of clopidogrel has never been compared […]
Saint Francis Heart Hospital – Completely Paperless, All-Digital Network
Oklahoma: Tulsa-based Saint Francis Heart Hospital has switched to a “completely paperless…all-digital” network. The new system has reduced patient wait times to […]
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: A Summary Review
Disseminated intravascular coagulation is a condition in which small blood clots develop throughout the bloodstream, blocking small blood vessels and depleting the […]
Aortic Valve Replacement With the Jostra MECC System Versus Standard Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Prospective Trial
BACKGROUND: We prospectively evaluated a newly introduced minimal extracorporeal circulation system (Jostra MECC System; Jostra AG, Hirrlingen, Germany) for aortic valve surgery. […]