Cardiac Surgery in a Patient with Severe Thrombocytopenia: How Low is Too Low
We report a case of severe thrombocytopenia (19 × 10 9 /L) where coronary artery bypass grafting was performed with minimal blood loss post-operatively, discuss the patient's management and provide insights while dealing with such patients.
Achilles Tendinopathy Management: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection with an Eccentric Loading Programme
We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a larger trial to evaluate the difference in Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) scores at six months between patients with Achilles tendinopathy treated with a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection compared with an eccentric loading programme.
Comparison of the Effects of Albumin 5%, Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 6%, and Ringer’s Lactate on Blood Loss and Coagulation after Cardiac Surgery
We randomly assigned 240 patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery to receive up to 50 ml kg-1 day-1 of either HA, HES, or Ringer's lactate (RL) as the main infusion fluid perioperatively.
Population Pharmacokinetics of Tranexamic Acid in Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The objectives of this study were to investigate the population pharmacokinetics (PK) of tranexamic acid (TA) given with either low- or high-dose continuous infusion schemes in adult cardiac surgery patients during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
How Effective are Injection Treatments for Lateral Epicondylitis
We compared the effectiveness, after 3 months, of a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), glucocorticoid (GC), or saline in reducing pain in lateral epicondylitis.
Prospective Clinical Trial on dosage Optimizing of Tranexamic Acid in Non-Emergency Cardiac Surgery Procedures
After withdrawal of aprotinin in 2008 only tranexamic acid (TxA, Cyclocapron, Pfitzer, Germany) remains available as antihyperfibrinolytic agent in Europe.
Comparison of Two Doses of Tranexamic Acid in Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The optimal dose of tranexamic acid (TA) is still an issue. The authors compared two doses of TA during cardiac surgery in a multicenter, double-blinded, randomized study.
Impact of Smoking Status on Outcomes after Concomitant Aortic Valve Replacement and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
There is a paucity of data on the impact of smoking status on outcomes after concomitant aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass graft (AVR-CABG) surgery.
Surgery in 2013 and Beyond
This paper will looks at issues and how their impact onThoracic Surgical practice in 2013 and beyond.
Multimodality Imaging of Right-Sided (Tricuspid Valve) Papillary Fibroelastoma: Recognition of a Surgically Remediable Disease
Presentation of an increasingly recognized right-sided primary valve tumor of clinical importance: the tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma (PF).
Cardioplegia Solution: Buckberg vs Del Nido (EP Video)
Matt Norman discusses the current trends in single dose crystalloid cardioplegia (40:30 minutes).
Cardioplegia Solution: Buckberg vs Del Nido (EP Video)
Matt Norman discusses the current trends in single dose crystalloid cardioplegia (40:30 minutes).