Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Selected Neutrophil Functions in Children With Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
The aim of our study was to investigate alterations in expression of adhesion molecules and L-selectin on neutrophils, and soluble adhesion molecules levels in CCHD children.
The Strong Ion Gap Predicts Mortality in Children Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
Our study objectives were as follows: a) to determine the 24-hr profile of the strong ion gap following cardiopulmonary bypass surgery; and b) to compare the prognostic value in terms of intensive care unit mortality of this variable with blood lactate.
First Clinical Experience With the HEARTSTRING, a Device for Proximal Anastomoses in Coronary Surgery
The HEARTSTRING is a device designed to enable the creation of a clampless hand-sewn proximal anastomosis.
Brain Injury and Neuropsychological Outcome After Coronary Artery Surgery Are Affected by Complement Activation
The goal of the study was to evaluate the role of complement activation on cellular brain injury in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. In addition, neuropsychological functioning was assessed.
First Clinical Experience With the HEARTSTRING, a Device for Proximal Anastomoses in Coronary Surgery
The HEARTSTRING is a device designed to enable the creation of a clampless hand-sewn proximal anastomosis.
First Clinical Experience With the HEARTSTRING, a Device for Proximal Anastomoses in Coronary Surgery
The HEARTSTRING is a device designed to enable the creation of a clampless hand-sewn proximal anastomosis.
Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning in Human Heart
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of ischemic preconditioning (IP) on myocardium and the level of nitric oxide (NO) in patients undergoing aorta-coronary bypass surgery.
An Evaluation of the Effects of a Standard Heparin Dose on Thrombin Inhibition During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Neonates
We compared the adequacy of heparinization in neonates and older children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) by measuring heparin activity, thrombin formation, and thrombin activity.
Haemodynamic Changes During Modified Ultrafiltration Immediately Following the First Stage of the Norwood Reconstruction
Modified ultrafiltration has been shown to reverse haemodilution and improve ventricular function following cardiopulmonary bypass.
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Attenuates Proinflammatory Markers
The aim of this study was to compare surrogate markers of the proinflammatory response in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with or without CPB.
Characteristic Changes in Cerebral Perfusion During On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Surgery
We investigated the cerebral perfusion status during on-pump or off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Activation of Neutrophils and Monocytes by a Leukocyte-Depleting Filter Used Throughout Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We studied the effects of a leukocyte-depleting filter on phagocyte activation during cardiopulmonary bypass.