Extracorporeal Circulation by Peripheral Cannulation Before Redo Sternotomy: Indications and Results
Cardiac reoperations are challenging and time-consuming, and have a high risk for reentry injuries. We discuss the indications, advantages, and technologic features of cardiopulmonary bypass by peripheral cannulation before resternotomy.
Perfusion Safety & Reducing Risk
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) continues to be a high risk procedure. It is both life sustaining and life threatening. The conduct of perfusion carries the highest risk factor in cardiovascular surgery. It is the responsibility of the perfusionist to ensure the patient’s safety on while CPB.
Vacuum Assistnet Venous Drainage – A Tutorial
Various approaches to venous return during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) have been described in the literature. However, venous drainage using a gravity siphon has been the most common means employed to effect venous drainage into the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.
Cognitive Outcomes in Elderly High-Risk Patients 1 Year After Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. A Randomized Trial
Age is considered to be the strongest predictive factor of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) after cardiac surgery. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass is considered to be less harmful to the patient, especially in terms of neurological complications.
Effect of Open Heart Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Apoptosis in Children
This study aimed to investigate the effect of open heart surgery with CPB on peripheral blood lymphocyte (PBL) apoptosis and the possible mechanism of lymphocyte apoptosis in infants and young children.
Release of Cardiac Biochemical and Inflammatory Markers in Patients on Cardiopulmonary Bypass Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This study was aimed at assessing the release and timing of cardiac biochemical and inflammatory markers in patients undergoing elective CABG with CPB.
Clinical Outcomes With Bioactive Agents Alone or in Combination With Grafting or Guided Tissue Regeneration
The purpose of the present review was to determine the clinical effect of the use of bioactive agents (BAs) for the treatment of intra-osseous and furcation defects.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Induces mRNA Expression of VEGF and PDGF in Rat Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Differentiation
To investigate the potentially useful of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on mRNA expression of angiogenesis.
Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
A 13-year-old boy with a history of tetrology of Fallot underwent a pulmonary value replacement procedure. Gas bubbles were observed in the bypass circuit during the procedure.
Bicarbonate Buffered Ultrafiltration Leads to a Physiologic Priming Solution in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Therefore, we tested the hypothesis whether ultrafiltration of the prime and replacement with bicarbonate buffered hemofiltration solution (BB-HS) is sufficient for reducing the metabolic load and reaching a physiologic state.
Hybrid Procedures Can Reduce the Risk of Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery
Minimally invasive operations and percutaneous interventions are well-accepted options in the treatment of congenital heart defects. However, percutaneous interventions may be associated with an increased risk due to limited vascular access or a very tortuous catheter course.
Bivalirudin for Patients with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery
To evaluate the use of bivalirudin in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) undergoing cardiovascular surgery.