Gravity Separation of Pericardial Fat in Cardiotomy Suction Blood: An In Vitro Model
This study will examine the efficacy of a separation technique in which the cardiotomy suction blood is stored in a cardiotomy reservoir for various time intervals to allow spontaneous separation of fat from blood by density.
Carotid Artery Diameter, Plaque Morphology, and Hematocrit, in Addition to Percentage Stenosis, Predict Reduced Cerebral Perfusion Pressure during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Mathematical Model
A mathematical model using finite element analysis was created to model the carotid artery vessel and its stenotic plaque.
Influence of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Interaction of Recombinant Factor VIIa with Activated Platelets
Recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) interacts preferentially with coated platelets characterized by a high exposure of phosphatidyl serine (PS), FV, FVIII, FIX, and FX binding, and fibrinogen.
Australian and New Zealand Perfusion Survey: Management and Procedure
In this report, we will discuss management and procedural aspects of perfusion practice. This report allows us to compare and contrast recent trends and changes in perfusion with historic practices.
A Human Factors Analysis of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machines
Although other industries have recognized the importance of considering human factors in the design of machines to reduce operator error, the evolution of the CPB machine over the past half-century has been characterized by incremental modifications of component parts with attention principally to mechanical efficiency and biocompatibility, but with little awareness of the impact of design changes on the human user.
Nesiritide Enhances Myocardial Protection during the Revascularization of Acutely Ischemic Myocardium
This study was, therefore, undertaken to determine whether nesiritide alone could enhance myocardial protection when given intraoperatively in a porcine model simulating urgent coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Brain Preservation With Selective Cerebral Perfusion for Operations Requiring Circulatory Arrest: Protection at 25 Degrees C is Similar to 18 Degrees C With Shorter Operating Times
A microdialysis probe placed into the cerebral cortex had samples collected every 15min. Animals were recovered for 4h after separation from CPB. All data are presented as mean+/-standard deviation (SD; p<0.05, significant).
Evaluation of Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration for the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock in Conjunction With Acute Renal Failure After Cardiac Surgery
The aim of our observational study was to evaluate the impact of CVVH strategy on ARF in conjunction with cardiogenic shock after cardiac surgery and on its well-known associated poor outcome.
Experimental Evaluation of the JenaClip Transcatheter Aortic Valve
We evaluated a self-expanding valve system with a novel mechanism of fixation in an experimental setting in an acute animal model and ex vivo in aortic root specimens.
Determination of Pump Flow Rate During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Obese Patients Avoiding Hemodilution
The present study attempts to evaluate the adequacy of pump flow rate in obese patients, considering the ideal weight instead of the real one, avoiding the overflow side effects and hemodilution.
The Role of the Platelet-Rich Plasma in Accelerating the Wound-Healing Process and Recovery in Patients Being Operated for Pilonidal Sinus Disease: Preliminary Results
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of platelet-derived growth factors on the healing process.
Comparison of Gastrointestinal Complications in On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
We sought to compare the incidence of GI complications in patients undergoing on-pump and off-pump CABG.