Microbubbles: Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications
We present the current data regarding the pathophysiology of microemboli and their clinical consequences.
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.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Releases Tygon® ECMO: The Long-Life Tubing for Life-Saving Applications
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) steps ahead of the rest by offering TYGON® ECMO, non-DEHP tubing, designed for critical and demanding medical applications.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Releases Tygon® ECMO: The Long-Life Tubing for Life-Saving Applications
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) steps ahead of the rest by offering TYGON® ECMO, non-DEHP tubing, designed for critical and demanding medical applications.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Releases Tygon® ECMO: The Long-Life Tubing for Life-Saving Applications
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) steps ahead of the rest by offering TYGON® ECMO, non-DEHP tubing, designed for critical and demanding medical applications.
Hyperglycemia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass is an Independent Risk Factor for Mortality in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
We assessed the influence of hyperglycemia (highest glucose level) during cardiopulmonary bypass on perioperative morbidity and mortality in diabetic and nondiabetic patients.
Minimal Versus Conventional Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Assessment of Intraoperative Myocardial Damage in Coronary Bypass Surgery
We compared the intraoperative and early postoperative myocardial damage and outcome of patients who underwent CABG surgery with conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or mini-ECC.
Protein Oxidation Injury Occurs During Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study was undertaken to examine whether oxidation-induced changes to protein structure occur during pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass and to examine the association with postoperative outcome.
Activated Platelets Contribute Importantly to Myocardial Reperfusion Injury
Platelets become activated during myocardial infarction (MI), but the direct contribution of activated platelets to myocardial reperfusion injury in vivo has yet to be reported.
Activated Platelets Contribute Importantly to Myocardial Reperfusion Injury
Platelets become activated during myocardial infarction (MI), but the direct contribution of activated platelets to myocardial reperfusion injury in vivo has yet to be reported.
Specific Bypass Conditions Determine Safe Minimum Flow Rate
The purpose of this study is to define a safe minimum flow rate for specific bypass conditions using continuous monitoring with near-infrared spectroscopy and direct observation of the cerebral microcirculation.
Peripheral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in Patients With Posttransplant Cardiac Graft Failure
We sought to report the usefulness of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in heart transplant patients.