Impact of Minimized Extracorporeal Circulation on Outcome in Patients with Preoperative Anemia Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
In this study, the impact of the MECC on outcome of anemic patients after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was assessed.
Does Preoperative Hyponatremia Potentiate the Effects of Left Ventricular Dysfunction on Mortality after Cardiac Surgery?
Although preoperative hyponatremia is independently associated with adverse outcomes in patients with normal ejection fraction, an association with adverse outcomes in patients with low ejection fraction was not demonstrated.
Survival in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The aim was a nationwide analysis of need for dialysis and survival in all patients who had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in Sweden during 2002 up to 2008.
Pharmacologic Methods to Reduce Postoperative Bleeding in Adult Cardiac Surgery. A Mini-review
Pharmacologic methods should be part of a multimodal blood conservation programs.
Storage Time of Red Blood Cell Concentrates and Adverse Outcomes after Cardiac Surgery: A Cohort Study
The objective of the study was to test the hypothesis that longer storage time of RBCs increases the risk of adverse outcome after cardiac surgery.
Intraoperative Cell Salvage is Associated with Reduced Postoperative Blood Loss and Transfusion Requirements in Cardiac Surgery: A Cohort Study
The use of cell salvage throughout the entire procedure reduces postoperative blood loss and allogeneic RBC transfusion.
Effects of High-Dose Ulinastatin on Inflammatory Response and Pulmonary Function in Patients with Type-A Aortic Dissection after Cardiopulmonary Bypass under Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
To investigate effects of high-dose ulinastatin on the release of proinflammatory cytokines and lung injury in patients with aortic dissection after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA).
Results of Low-Dose Carperitide Infusion in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This study investigated the efficacy of human atrial natriuretic peptide (hANP, carperitide) for high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Pulsatile Flow Decreases Gaseous Micro-Bubble Filtering Properties of Oxygenators without Integrated Arterial Filters during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Pulsatile flow decreases gaseous micro-bubble filtering properties of oxygenators without integrated arterial filters during CPB.
Enhanced Recovery After Elective Coronary Revascularization Surgery With Minimal Versus Conventional Extracorporeal Circulation: A Prospective Randomized Study
The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate MECC compared with conventional CPB in facilitating fast-track recovery after elective coronary revascularization procedures.
Is it Possible to Further Improve the Function of Pulmonary Grafts by Extending the Duration of Lung Reconditioning Using Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion?
In the present study, we investigated whether the pulmonary graft could be further improved by extending the duration of EVLP.
Does Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization Reduce Mortality in Re-Operative Coronary Artery Surgery? A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Off-pump techniques may reduce early mortality in selected patients undergoing re-operative CABG; however, this does not persist into mid-term follow-up.