Normoxia vs. Hyperoxia: Impact of Oxygen Tension Strategies on Outcomes for Patients Receiving Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Routine Cardiac Surgical Repair
The objective of this study was to determine if a hyperoxic strategy can lead to equally beneficial outcomes for short-term support as measured by total ventilator time and total length of stay in intensive care unit (ICU) in the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) patient at a private institution.
Drug Eluting Stents Pose Death Risk
The concern centers on devices called drug-eluting stents. Doctors implant them in the hearts of about a million Americans a year to treat coronary artery disease. They generate some $5 billion a year in sales for the two companies that make them. But they may be doing more harm than good.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined With Skin Substitute for Chronic Wound Healing: A Case Report
Contemporary management of chronic wounds focuses on improving natural healing and individualization of treatment. Incorporating multiple therapies has become increasingly common. Of interest are autologous growth factors, which are especially important in chronic wound healing and may contribute to tissue formation and epithelialization.
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Platelet-Rich Plasma Collection Using the Haemonetics Cell Saver 5 in Open Heart Surgery
This study was conducted to address the issues we had about our use of the Haemonetics Cell Saver 5 (CS5) to collect PRP during open heart surgery at our institution.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Enhances Anabolic Gene Expression Patterns in Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Tendons
This study examined gene expression patterns, DNA, and collagen content of equine flexor digitorum superficialis tendon (SDFT) explants cultured in media consisting of PRP and other blood products.
In Vitro Evaluation of the Air Separation Ability of Four Cardiovascular Manufacturer Extracorporeal Circuit Designs
The air-separating ability of Cobe Cardiovascular, Gish Biomedical, Medtronic, and Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. ECCs were studied in vitro under clinically relevant conditions.
Autologous Platelet Gel: An in Vitro Analysis of Platelet-Rich Plasma Using Multiple Cycles
The purpose of this study was to show that processing two cycles of the same syringe could reduce the amount of blood required to produce a specific volume of PRP.
Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma Under Autogenous Onlay Bone Grafts
To analyze the healing of autogenous onlay bone grafts in three different situations, focusing on the interface area.
Autologous Platelet Gel: An in Vitro Analysis of Platelet-Rich Plasma Using Multiple Cycles
The purpose of this study was to show that processing two cycles of the same syringe could reduce the amount of blood required to produce a specific volume of PRP.
Do Surface-Modifying Additive Circuits Reduce the Rate of Cerebral Microemboli During Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
The objective of this study was to determine if surface-modifying additive (SMA) cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits are associated with a lower rate of cerebral microemboli during CPB compared with standard circuits.
The Outcome of Patients Requiring Emergency Conversion From Off-Pump to On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may need emergent institution of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for circulatory collapse during the operation. Our aim was to evaluate outcome in such patients and identify preoperative and intraoperative risk factors.
Effect of Cold Blood Cardioplegia Enriched With Potassium-Magnesium Aspartate During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The aim of this investigation is to evaluate the effect of enriched with potassium-magnesium aspartate cold-blood cardioplegia on early reperfusion injury and postoperative arrhythmias in patients with ischemic heart disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), using measurements of cardiac troponin I (CTnI), hemodynamic indexes and clinical parameters.