Contribution of Endogenous Bradykinin to Fibrinolysis, Inflammation, and Blood Product Transfusion Following Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study tested the hypothesis that endogenous bradykinin contributes to the fibrinolytic and inflammatory response to CPB and that bradykinin B(2) receptor antagonism reduces fibrinolysis, inflammation, and subsequent transfusion requirements.
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning: The Surgeon’s Perspective
Remote ischemic preconditioning, with the use of brief episodes of ischemia and reperfusion of vascular territories remote from the heart, has been shown convincingly to decrease myocardial injury.
Mechanism of Action of Anti-Thrombin (EP Video)
Grifols provides a product overview of Thrombate: indications, dosing and administration and how it is supplied (8:27 minutes).
A Clinical Approach to Attenuate Hyperkalemia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass (EP Video)
Hyperkalemia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a relatively frequent occurrence and is associated with decreased kidney perfusion and introduction of potassium (K+) during cardioplegia administration (22:11 minutes).
Intraoperative Flowmetry Provides Quality Assurance during Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery (EP Video)
Coupled with a flow sensor on the heart lung machine to verify delivered cardioplegia flow, flow measurements during CABG provide a dual measure of quality assurance (9:57 minutes).
Addition by Subtraction: Improving Patient Care by Reducing Risks, Complications and Costs (EP Video)
Thrombelastography reveals the nature of the patient’s coagulopathy whether the patient is hemorrhagic, hypercoagulable, or fibrinolytic (11:18 minutes).
Surgical Treatment of End Stage Heart Failure (EP Video)
Dr. Caldeira discusses the surgical treatment options for end stage heart failure (33:02 minutes).
Perioperative Blood Management during Cardiopulmonary Bypass (EP Video)
The management of perioperative blood during CPB can complement or negate other strategies to improve biocompatibility. While not possible on every case, simple techniques and circuit designs can give perfusionists options to manage perioperative blood. This presentation will discuss those options and share clinical experience using them (10:22 minutes).
TEG: Total Excellence Guaranteed (EP Video)
Ty Walker discusses the importance of the TEG as an integral piece of the blood management equation (34:07 minutes).
Custodiol HTK Solution (EP Video)
Alan Weber from Essential Pharmaceutical presents on Custodiol HTK solution (5:51 minutes).
The Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Renal Function (EP Video)
After conducting this study the investigators hope to identify the CPB factors which have a direct effect on renal function (13:18 minutes).
Ex Vivo Perfusion of the Heart with an Aim to Increase Viable Hearts for Transplantation (EP Video)
The race is on to develop an affordable, hybridized ex vivo heart perfusion system in which load-independent biventricular contractility and contractile reserve can be measured (26:40 minutes).