Hybrid Approach Combining Off-Pump CABG with Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation via Median Sternotomy
He underwent a novel hybrid treatment approach combining off-pump CABG and transapical aortic valve implantation via a median sternotomy
PAS-Port Clampless Proximal Anastomotic Device for Coronary Bypass Surgery in Porcelain Aorta
We report on our initial experience with the PAS-Port® automated proximal clampless anastomotic device.
Pediatric Single-Lumen Cannula Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A French Center Experience
Single-lumen cannula venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a special extracorporeal life support (ECLS) technique used for neonatal and pediatric refractory hypoxemia.
Platelet Function Testing and Prediction of Procedural Bleeding Risk
However, uncertainties remain about how well platelet function testing may predict haemostasis and guide management of bleeding risk.
Association of Blood Transfusion with Increased Mortality in Myocardial Infarction: A Meta-Analysis and Diversity-Adjusted Study Sequential Analysis
The benefit of blood transfusion in patients with myocardial infarction is controversial, and a possibility of harm exists.
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury in Cardiac Surgery Patients is Characterized by Pulmonary Inflammation and Coagulopathy: A Prospective Nested Case-Control Study
The objective of the present study was to determine inflammation and coagulation pathways involved in the onset of transfusion-related acute lung injury.
Effects of Circuit Residual Volume Salvage Reinfusion on the Postoperative Clinical Outcome for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of washed cardiopulmonary (CPB) circuit residual blood reinfusion on the postoperative clinical outcome for pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Clinical Outcome of the PAS-Port Proximal Anastomosis System in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in 201 Patients
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of the PAS-Port® Proximal Anastomosis System.
Pulmonary Perfusion with Oxygenated Blood or Custodiol HTK Solution during Cardiac Surgery for Postoperative Pulmonary Function in COPD Patients
The Pulmonary Protection Trial (PP-Trial) randomizes 90 patients undergoing CPB-dependent cardiac surgery to evaluate whether pulmonary perfusion with oxygenated blood or custodiol HTK solution reduces postoperative pulmonary dysfunction in COPD patients.
Effects of 60 Minutes of Hyperoxia Followed by Normoxia before Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on the Inflammatory Response Profile and Myocardial Injury
Pre-treatment by 60 minutes of hyperoxia did not reduce postoperative leak of cTn T in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
Late Pharmacologic Conditioning with Volatile Anesthetics after Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate whether volatile anesthetics used for postoperative sedation have any beneficial effects on myocardial injury in cardiac surgery patients after on-pump valve replacement.
Strategic and Operational Aspects of a Transfusion-Free Neonatal Arterial Switch Operation
At our institution, a 3.5 kg neonate, born to a family of Jehovah's Witnesses and postnatally diagnosed with dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) and a small muscular ventricular septal defect, underwent a successful arterial switch operation without blood or platelet transfusion.