Does the Circadian Rhythm of Melatonin Affect Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
Melatonin is a potent scavenger of free radicals and an antioxidant. We studied the relationship between the protective effect of melatonin against ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) during cardiopulmonary bypass, the plasma level of melatonin, and the time of surgery.
Optimizing Circuit Design Using a Remote-Mounted Perfusion System
In this study, using Terumo’s System 1 Advanced Heart-Lung machine, all the pump heads were remotely mounted off the pump base closer to the patient and to all the pump components.
Root Coverage Using Acellular Dermal Matrix and Comparing a Aoronally Positioned Tunnel With and Without Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Pilot Study in Humans
The primary aim of this randomized, controlled, blinded clinical pilot study was to compare the percentage of recession defect coverage obtained with a coronally positioned tunnel (CPT) plus an acellular dermal matrix allograft (ADM) to that of a CPT plus ADM and platelet-rich plasma (CPT/PRP) 4 months post-surgically.
New Idea: Healing Injuries, Arthritis With Blood (Video)
A handful of sports medicine specialists across the country have been quietly experimenting with a medication-free treatment aimed at healing injuries faster - a concentrated solution of the patient's blood.
Surgery and Medical Care in War Time (Video)
Michael Tiller, the CREF 2009 Keynote speaker, gives an enlighening presentation on medical care and surgery in war time.
A Promising Treatment for Athletes, in the Blood
Two of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest stars, Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu, used their own blood in an innovative injury treatment before winning the Super Bowl.
Patient Safety: Transforming an Established Perfusion Service Workgroup (Video)
Jeff Riley discusses his role in transforming a large perfusion practice at the Mayo Clinic.
The Role of Perfusion in Off-Pump CABG (Video)
Michael Mack, a world-renowned cardiac surgeon who specializes in off-pump CABG, shares his thoughts on the perfusionist's role in OPCABG.
Immunohistochemical Study of Angiogenesis After Local Administration of Platelet-Rich Plasma in a Patellar Tendon Defect
A full thickness defect was made in the central portion of the patellar tendon of 48 New Zealand white rabbits. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel was then applied and filled the tendon defect.
The Impact of On-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery vs. Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on Sexual Function
To discuss the difference between the on pump and the newer alternative-the off-pump CABG (OPCABG) surgery-on the sexual function.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With a Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit: a Prospective, Randomized Trial
The study was designed to determine differences in blood loss and transfusion associated with a minimized cardiopulmonary bypass circuit versus a standard bypass circuit.
Effects of Mild Hypothermia and Rewarming on Renal Function After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Hypothermia is a potential strategy for visceral organ protection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We report data from two randomized studies evaluating mild hypothermia and rewarming on postoperative renal function in cardiac surgical patients.