Coagulation Activation and Organ Dysfunction Following Cardiac Surgery
We documented the association between coagulation activation and organ dysfunction to investigate whether coagulation activation also plays a role in organ injury following cardiac surgery with CPB.
Strategies for Temporary Mechanical Support: Contemporary Experience with Pulsatile and Non-pulsatile Support Systems
We reviewed our experience with pulsatile versus non-pulsatile temporary mechanical support at our institution to determine optimal strategy for survival.
The Smart Canula(TM): A New Tool for Remote Access Perfusion in Limited Access Cardiac Surgery
The smartcanula(TM) concept of "collapsed insertion and expansion in situ" is the logical next step for venous access.
Recombinant Human Antithrombin III Restores Heparin Responsiveness and Decreases Activation of Coagulation in Heparin-Resistant Patients During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We sought to evaluate the efficacy of recombinant human antithrombin III for restoration of heparin responsiveness in heparin-resistant patients scheduled for cardiac surgery.
Thoracic Lavage in Accidental Hypothermia With Cardiac Arrest : Report of a Case and Review of the Literature
This paper presents the physiological rationale, technique, and role for TL in accidental hypothermia with cardiac arrest.
Strategies to Reduce Hemostatic Activation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We evaluated whether a modified protocol for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) could reduced the systemic hemostatic activation associated with this procedure.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome in Cardiac Surgery – An Underestimated Coagulation Disorder?
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a rare coagulation disorder associated with recurrent arterial and venous thrombotic events.
Heparin Influences Human Platelet Behavior in Cardiac Surgery With or Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
: The objective was to investigate whether the platelet dysfunction in cardiac surgery is caused by hemodilution or by shear stress due to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Steroid Use Before Pediatric Cardiac Operations Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass: An International Survey of 36 Centers
Steroid administration before pediatric cardiac operations using cardiopulmonary bypass has been shown to modulate the inflammatory response and reduce myocardial injury.
Using a Miniaturized Circuit and an Asanguineous Prime to Reduce Neutrophil-Mediated Organ Dysfunction Following Infant Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We determined whether using a miniaturized circuit and an asanguineous prime attenuated the post-bypass inflammatory response, and improved right ventricular and pulmonary function.
Femoral Versus Aortic Cannulation for Surgery of Chronic Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
In this study, the impact of the arterial cannulation site on the perioperative results after proximal aortic surgery is evaluated.
Platelet Preservation With a Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor in a Porcine Cardiopulmonary Bypass Model
We tested whether administration of FK633, a short-acting glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor, before median sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass was able to interrupt the platelet activation loop and thereby preserve platelet number and function.