Hemoglobin Drift after Cardiac Surgery
In this report of hemoglobin drift after cardiac surgery, although all postoperative patients experienced downward hemoglobin drift, 79% of patients exhibited hemoglobin recovery before discharge.
A Randomized Study of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Performed with the Resting Heart™ System Utilizing a Low vs a Standard Dosage of Heparin
This study aimed at evaluating the effects of reduced doses of heparin and protamine on the patient outcome, using a heparin-coated mini-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system.
A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial of Hemodynamic Support With Impella 2.5 Versus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Patients Undergoing High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The PROTECT II Study
Percutaneous coronary intervention with hemodynamic support may be feasible for these patients. Currently, there is no systematic comparative evaluation of hemodynamic support devices for this indication.
Association between Perioperative Glucose Levels and Adverse Outcomes in Infants Receiving Open-heart Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Congenital Heart Disease
There is no consensus that hyperglycaemia is an independent predictor of morbidity-mortality in children.
Lactate Clearance Time and Concentration Linked to Morbidity and Death in Cardiac Surgical Patients
This study examined the association between early plasma lactate concentrations and outcome after cardiac operations.
Safety Advantage of Modified Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery for Pediatric Patients
This report assesses the safety and benefit of this modified procedure by comparing three procedures: the modified MICS (group A), conventional MICS (group B), and traditional open heart surgery (group C).
An Open Randomized Controlled Trial of Median Sternotomy Versus Anterolateral Left Thoracotomy on Morbidity and Health Care Resource Use in Patients Having Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: The Sternotomy Versus Thoracotomy (STET) trial
Our objective was to compare off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery carried out via a left anterolateral thoracotomy (ThoraCAB) or via a conventional median sternotomy (OPCAB).
A Case-Controlled Evaluation of the Medtronic Resting Heart System Compared with Conventional Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients Undergoing Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The Medtronic Resting Heart System (RHS) is a heparin-coated, closed perfusion circuit.
Stored Red Blood Cell Transfusions: Iron, Inflammation, Immunity, and Infection
This symposium paper summarizes the background for the "iron hypothesis" as it relates to transfusion of red blood cells after prolonged refrigerated storage.
The Age of Transfused Blood Predicts Hematocrit Response Among Critically Ill Surgical Patients
The age of blood should be considered before transfusion of surgical patients with intensive care unit anemia.
Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery: Does the Time Interval from Contrast Administration to Surgery Matter?
The authors sought to evaluate the association between the time interval from contrast administration to cardiac surgery and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI).
Levosimendan versus an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in High-Risk Cardiac Patients
To test the hypothesis that levosimendan is more effective than intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support in cardiac surgical patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction to decrease cardiac troponin I levels (primary endpoint) and improve hemodynamics.