The Prothrombotic Paradox of Severe Obesity After Cardiac Surgery Under Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Severe obesity is associated with a prothrombotic postoperative state that leads to a reduction of postoperative blood loss in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB.
CoreValve Prosthesis Causes Anterior Mitral Leaflet Perforation Resulting in Severe Mitral Regurgitation
We discuss TAVR complications, specifically regarding low positioning of the prosthetic valve.
A Randomized, Double Blind Trial of Prophylactic Fibrinogen to Reduce Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery
Prophylactic fibrinogen reduces post-operative bleeding in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft.
Multivalvular Replacement and Ventricular Arrhythmias in a Female Child With Congenital Polyvalvular Disease
We report the clinical course of a female child with a normal karyotype and chromosomal microarray who presented as an infant with clinical findings consistent with congenital polyvalvular disease (CPVD).
Platelet Gel for Treatment of Mucocutaneous Lesions Related to Graft-Versus-Host Disease after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
The aim of this study was to verify the efficacy and safety of PLT gel for treating graft-versus-host disease ulcers.
Ultrastructure and Growth Factor Content of Equine Platelet-Rich Fibrin Gels
This study compared fiber diameter, pore area, compressive stiffness, gelation properties, and selected growth factor content of platelet-rich fibrin gels (PRFGs) and conventional fibrin gels (FGs).
A Novel, Minimally Invasive Rat Model of Normothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass Model Without Blood Priming
The establishment of CPB without blood priming in rats can be achieved successfully
The Three-Step Method for Ultrasound-Guided Pediatric Internal Jugular Venous Catheterization: A Clinical Trial
This is the first report of ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein catheterization (US-IJV) using the three-step method in pediatric patients.
Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, and Glycemic Complexity Are Associated With Worse Outcomes After Surgery
We found that hypoglycemia (glucose <71 mg/dL) and hyperglycemia (glucose >140 mg/dL) were associated with increased risk of complications, whereas greater complexity of the glucose time series was associated with mortality.
ALERT-HF: Adherence to Guidelines in the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
The prognosis of chronic heart failure (CHF) may be substantially improved by strict adherence to current therapeutic guidelines.
High-Dose Continuous Oxacillin Infusion Results in Achievement of Pharmacokinetics Targets in Critically ill Patients with Deep Sternal Wound Infections Following Cardiac Surgery
We aim to determine the steady-state plasma and mediastinal concentrations of oxacillin administered by continuous infusion in critically ill patients with DSWI and to compare these concentrations with the susceptibility of Staphylococci recovered.
The Predictive Value of Platelet Function Point-of-Care Tests for Postoperative Blood Loss and Transfusion in Routine Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review
The intent of this review is to provide comprehensive literature insight into published evidence, investigating the possibility of platelet function tests to predict bleeding extent as well as transfusion requirements in cardiac surgery patients.