Comparison of Pulsatile With Nonpulsatile Mechanical Support in a Porcine Model of Profound Cardiogenic Shock
The aim of this study was to examine whether pulsatility by intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) is an important adjunct to the treatment of profound cardiogenic shock (CS) with a widely used, nonpulsatile centrifugal pump (CP).
Extracorporeal Circulation in Non-Cardiac Surgery
assistance to give better chances for the lung to recover. Thoughts for these new interdisciplinary duties of cardio surgical units were discussed in the committee for the Symposium for the Future of Cardiac Surgery.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Humans – Jejunal Mucosal Perfusion Increases in Parallel With Well-Maintained Microvascular Hematocrit
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of mild hypothermic CPB on intestinal mucosal perfusion in man undergoing cardiac surgery.
Prospective Study on Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime Reduction and its Effect on Intraoperative Blood Product and Hemoconcentrator Use
Evaluate the feasibility and clinical significance of crystalloid prime reduction during the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) using a modified bridge on the cardioplegia delivery system.
Prospective Study on Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime Reduction and its Effect on Intraoperative Blood Product and Hemoconcentrator Use
Evaluate the feasibility and clinical significance of crystalloid prime reduction during the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) using a modified bridge on the cardioplegia delivery system.
Blood Conservation and Cardiac Surgery With the Novel Use of the Hemobag Device in Two Jehovah’s Witness Patients
The Hemobag® Blood Salvage Device has been successfully incorporated into the multi-modality approach to blood conservation seen at one of the top blood conservation cardiac programs in the world at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, New Jersey. Recently the technique of hemoconcentrating the residual blood from the extracorporeal circuit with use of the Hemobag system was successfully performed on two consecutive patients who are of the Jehovah's Witness faith.
Blood Conservation and Cardiac Surgery With the Novel Use of the Hemobag Device in Two Jehovah’s Witness Patients
The Hemobag® Blood Salvage Device has been successfully incorporated into the multi-modality approach to blood conservation seen at one of the top blood conservation cardiac programs in the world at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, New Jersey. Recently the technique of hemoconcentrating the residual blood from the extracorporeal circuit with use of the Hemobag system was successfully performed on two consecutive patients who are of the Jehovah's Witness faith.
In Vivo and In Vitro Evaluation of the Heparin Management Test versus the Activated Coagulation Time for Monitoring Anticoagulation Level in Aprotinin-Treated Patients during Cardiac Surgery
Monitoring whole blood anticoagulation therapy with the activated coagulation time (kaolin ACT) and the heparin management test (HMT) were correlated in vivo with the plasma anti-activated factor X (anti-Xa) heparin concentration in patients who received variable doses of aprotinin and in vitro in the presence of increasing concentrations of aprotinin.
The Meaning of Acid-Base Abnormalities in the Intensive Care Unit: Part III – Effects of Fluid Administration
Stewart's quantitative physical chemical approach enables us to understand the acid-base properties of intravenous fluids.
In Vivo and In Vitro Evaluation of the Heparin Management Test versus the Activated Coagulation Time for Monitoring Anticoagulation Level in Aprotinin-Treated Patients during Cardiac Surgery
Monitoring whole blood anticoagulation therapy with the activated coagulation time (kaolin ACT) and the heparin management test (HMT) were correlated in vivo with the plasma anti-activated factor X (anti-Xa) heparin concentration in patients who received variable doses of aprotinin and in vitro in the presence of increasing concentrations of aprotinin.
The ESTECH Remote Access Perfusion Cannula in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
We present our experience with the ESTECH remote access perfusion (RAP) cannula in arrested-heart totally endoscopic coronary bypass grafting (AHTECAB) and atrial-septal defect (ASD) repair via minithoracotomy and totally endoscopic ASD repair.
Coronary Artery Bypass With the Use of a Magnetic Distal Anastomotic Device: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Experience
The aim of our study was to evaluate the feasibility of using the Ventrica magnetic vascular positioner (MVP) device for left internal thoracic artery (LITA)-to-left anterior descending (LAD) coronary anastomosis.