Hypothermic Versus Normothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients With Valvular Heart Disease
The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is as effective as hypothermic CPB in terms of cardiac protection (cTnI level) and outcome in patients with valvular heart disease.
Two Cases of Asystolic Cardiac Arrests Managed with Therapeutic Hypothermia
Therapeutic hypothermia might have a potential role in even in non-shockable arrests and should be considered in every successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation with poor neurological status.
Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chronic Wounds: Remaining Fibronectin May Influence Matrix Remodeling and Regeneration Success
We hypothesize that the remaining plasma and platelet-bound fibronectin may act as a further bioactive protein in platelet-rich plasmapreparations.
Platelet-Rich Plasma: Underlying Biology and Clinical Correlates
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has recently become the focus of intensive interest and discussion, in part because of the expanding understanding of platelet function.
PRP as a New Approach to Prevent Infection: Preparation and In Vitro Antimicrobial Properties of PRP
In this study, we disclose a new strategy that may be effective in preventing implant-associated infection based on the potential antimicrobial properties of platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Inducing Musculoskeletal Tissue Healing
The aim of this manuscript is to review current literature regarding the biology of PRP and the efficacy of using PRP to augment healing of tendon ligament and muscle injuries, as well as early osteoarthritis.
Off-pump Transapical Closure of a Mitral Periprosthetic Leak: A New Approach to a Difficult Problem
A 60-year old male patient with multiple risk factors and two previous interventions over the mitral valve was admitted to the emergency unit with symptoms of cardiac failure.
Anatomy of Main Coronary Artery Location: Radial Position around the Aortic Root Circumference
Recent literature has emphasized the importance of this anatomic component in the orientation of coronary buttons for the composite graft operation, especially as regards the use of porcine biological roots or design of novel mechanical or biological composite grafts.
Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding the use of Ventricular Assist Devices in Supporting Patients with End-Stage Organ Dysfunction
In this paper, we provide an introduction to ethical considerations related to the use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in end-stage organ failure,
High Haematocrit in Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease Affects how Fibrinogen Activity is Determined by Rotational Thromboelastometry
Supra-physiologic HCT causes abnormal ROTEM test results consistent with increased dilution of fibrinogen and coagulation factors in whole blood by red cells.
Jugular Venous Oxygenation during Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients at Risk for Abnormal Cerebral Autoregulation: Influence of Alpha-Stat versus pH-Stat Blood Gas Management
Patients at risk for poor cerebral autoregulation have higher oxygen tensions and saturations if pH-stat blood gas management is used during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Sodium Bicarbonate Infusion to Reduce Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Phase II Multicenter Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Perioperative alkalinization of blood and urine using an infusion of sodium bicarbonate did not result in a decrease in the prevalence of acute kidney injury in patients following cardiac surgery.