Transcriptomic and Proteomic Patterns of Systemic Inflammation in On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) provides controlled operative conditions but induces a whole-body inflammatory response capable of initiating devastating morbidity and mortality.
Acute Changes in Circulating Hormones in Older Patients With Impaired Ventricular Function Undergoing On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) causes an acute stress response characterized by changes in the levels of several hormones, which might play a role in the high complication rate experienced by older patients after CABG.
End-point Temperature of Rewarming After Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Pediatric Patients
In conclusion, with the restoration of rectal temperature above 35.5 degrees C at the end of CPB in pediatric patients, the present study found no afterdrop.
Low Hematocrit During Cardiopulmonary Bypass is Associated With Increased Risk of Perioperative Stroke in Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this observational study was to evaluate the relationship between nadir hematocrit during CPB and perioperative stroke while adjusting for variables known to have an association with stroke and anemia.
The Identification and Development of Canadian Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Quality Indicators
The study objective was to develop quality indicators for coronary artery bypass graft surgery that relate to quality of care, associate with preventable death, and could be reported on performance reports.
Efficient Myocyte Gene Delivery With Complete Cardiac Surgical Isolation in Situ
we present a translatable cardiac surgical procedure that allows for complete surgical isolation of the heart in situ with retrograde (through the coronary venous circulation) administration of both vector and endothelial permeabilizing agents to increase myocyte transduction efficiency.
Increasing Duration of Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest is Associated With an Increased Incidence of Postoperative Electroencephalographic Seizures
The contemporary incidence of postoperative seizures after repair of cardiac defects such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome and other forms of single ventricle is not known.
International Perfusion Journal Vol. 1 No. 3
Editorial“We’ve been there.” Robert Benjamin, the Indian ReportRobert discusses certification in India and Indian perfusion Sherry Faulkner, The Thomas Wharton lectureSherry explains […]
LIFEBRIDGE: A Portable, Modular, Rapidly Available “Plug-and-Play” Mechanical Circulatory Support System
We describe the LIFEBRIDGE, a portable, modular, rapidly available "plug-and-play" mechanical circulatory support system, and report its experimental safety evaluation.
Synchronously Counterpulsating Extracorporeal Life Support Enhances Myocardial Working Conditions Regardless of Systemic Perfusion Pressure
Our research was focused on the pump's functional interaction with the left ventricle and the coronary circulation.
Microbubbles: Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications
We present the current data regarding the pathophysiology of microemboli and their clinical consequences.
Microbubbles: Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications
We present the current data regarding the pathophysiology of microemboli and their clinical consequences.