Effect of the Colloids Gelatin and HES 130/0.4 on Blood Coagulation in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of synthetic colloids on blood loss and blood coagulation in patients after on-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures.
Voluven, A New Colloid Solution
As the Voluven molecule is smaller than those of other available hydroxyethyl starch products, it is associated with less plasma accumulation and can be safely used in patients with renal impairment.
Crystalloids VS. Colloids: KO at the Twelfth Round
We conducted a large-scale randomized controlled trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) (130/0.4) in 0.9% saline as compared with 0.9% saline alone for fluid resuscitation in a heterogeneous population of adult patients in the ICU.
Albumin Utilization in Cardiac Surgery after Transition to Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4
This study evaluated the impact of replacing hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 670/0.75 with lower molecular weight HES 130/0.4 on albumin utilization in cardiac surgery, as well as any impact on renal function and bleeding.
History and Use of del Nido Cardioplegia Solution at Boston Children’s Hospital
We present the developmental history, supporting theory, and current protocol for use of what is now referred to as del Nido cardioplegia.
Exercise and the Platelet Activator Calcium Chloride both Influence the Growth Factor Content of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Overlooked Biochemical Factors that Could Influence PRP Treatment
The first aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of exercise on platelet and platelet-derived growth factors (PDGF)-AB, hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) concentrations in PRP. The second aim was to study the effect of the activating agent calcium chloride (CaCl2) on growth factor concentration in relation to different exercise states.
Single dose myocardial Protection Technique Utilizing del Nido Cardioplegia Solution During Congenital Heart Surgery Procedures
The single dose cardioplegia technique for myocardial protection during congenital heart surgery is a viable alternative to multidose protocols.
The Systemic Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection
The objective for this study is too quantify the effect of PRP injection on systemic growth factors with performance-enhancing effects and to identify molecular markers to detect treated athletes.
Development of a Cost-Effective Method for Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Preparation for Topical Wound Healing
Costs were shown to be lower than those of other methods which require specific equipment and high-cost disposables, while safety and traceability can be increased.
The Role of Transforming Growth Factor-Beta in Marfan Syndrome
The aim of this review is to review the already known features of the cellular signal transduction downstream to TGF-b and its impact on the tissue homeostasis of microfibrils, and elastic fibers.
Perioperative Nitroprusside Infusion in a Patient With Severe Aortic Stenosis: Another Component of Afterload Reduction Uncovered
The traditional goals of perioperative management of severe aortic stenosis are based on maintaining a high systemic vascular resistance (SVR) to allow for good coronary perfusion.
Total Surgical Aortic Arch Replacement as a Safe Strategy to Treat Complex Multi-segmental Proximal Thoracic Aortic Pathology
This study analyzed the results after elective open total aortic arch replacement analyzing 39 patients (median age 63 years, median logistic EuroSCORE 18.4) who underwent elective open total arch replacement between 2005 and 2012.