Myocardial Damage Following Cardiac Surgery: Comparison Between Single-Dose Celsior Cardioplegic Solution and Cold Blood Multi-Dose Cardioplegia
The aim of this study was to assess myocardial damage after heart valve surgery performed with myocardial protection of a single dose of Celsior cardioplegia or with repeated cold blood cardioplegia.
Effect of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Phosphorylated Protein Signaling in Children Undergoing Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Our previous randomized controlled trial demonstrated cardiorespiratory protection by remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) in children before cardiac surgery. However, the impact of RIPC on myocardial prosurvival intracellular signaling remains unknown in cyanosis.
Postoperative Cardiac Damage after Standardized Carotid Endarterectomy Procedures in Low- and High-Risk Patients
We conducted a comparison of postoperative cardiac damage, defined as cardiac troponin I (cTn-I) elevation, after carotid endarterectomy in low- and high-risk patients.
Use of del Nido Cardioplegia Solution and a Low-Prime Recirculating Cardioplegia Circuit in Pediatrics
Our institution has modified a low-prime cardioplegia system (CPS) and adopted a single-dose cardioplegia solution (del Nido cardioplegia) for our congenital heart disease population. The goal of this article is to describe our CPS and outline our myocardial protection protocol.
Monitoring Incomplete Heparin Reversal and Heparin Rebound After Cardiac Surgery
ACT is not able to detect residual heparin activity
Impact of 22q11.2 Deletion on the Postoperative Course of Children after Cardiac Surgery
The primary objective of this study was to describe the impact of 22q11.2 deletion (del22q11) on the clinical characteristics, postoperative course, and short-term outcomes of children undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease.
How to Improve Flow during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in an Acardia Experimental Model
The aim of this experimental study was to determine the feasibility and to improve the haemodynamics of a venoarterial cardiopulmonary bypass after cardiectomy.
Peripheral Tissue Oxygenation during Standard CPB and Miniaturized CPB (Direct Oxymetric Tissue Perfusion Monitoring Study)
The aim of this study was to compare the impact of standard cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with mini CPB on peripheral tissue perfusion.
Mechanical Left Ventricular Support Using a 50 cc 8 Fr Fibre-Optic Intra-Aortic Balloon Technology: A Case Rreport
This new 50 cc, 8 Fr IAB expands the patient group that can benefit
Aortic Valve Stenosis after Previous Coronary Bypass: Transcatheter Valve Implantation or Aortic Valve Replacement?
We report a prospective comparison between transcatheter valve implantation (TAVI, n = 13) and surgical aortic valve replacement
Adenosine in Cold Blood Cardioplegia–A Placebo-Controlled Study
The aim of this study was to investigate whether the addition of adenosine in continuous cold blood cardioplegia would enhance myocardial protection.
Role of Thrombolestagrophy in Monitoring Perioperative Coagulation Status and Effect of Thromboprophylaxis in Bariatric Surgery
The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the hypercoagulability state and the effect of antithrombotic prophylaxis on thromboelastogram (TEG) results in bariatric surgery.