The Risk of Stroke Following CABG: One Possible Strategy to Reduce it?
Stroke remains a devastating complication of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): we evaluated whether a more aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic approach can reduce its incidence.
A Phase III, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study on the Efficacy of Recombinant Human Antithrombin in Heparin-resistant Patients Scheduled to Undergo Cardiac Surgery Necessitating Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Treatment with 75 U/kg rhAT is effective in restoring heparin responsiveness and promoting therapeutic anticoagulation in the majority of heparin-resistant patients. Treating heparin-resistant patients with rhAT may decrease the requirement for heparin and fresh frozen plasma.
Body Mass Index and Outcomes After Left Ventricular Assist Device Placement
Higher BMI did not adversely affect survival after LVAD implantation and therefore relative obesity should not be considered a contraindication for LVAD placement.
Basic Studies on the Bone Formation Ability by Platelet Rich Plasma in Rabbits
Platelets, which contain many growth factors, such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and transforming growth factor-beta(TGF-beta), can be obtained in high concentrations by centrifugal separation and are being used as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in clinical applications.
Three-Day Magnesium Administration Prevents Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Background: The efficacy of magnesium administration in preventing the occurrence of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery remains controversial. Optimal dose […]
Improvement of Myocardial Stress Perfusion After Off-Pump Revascularization Using Bilateral Internal Thoracic In Situ Grafts Versus Y-Composite Grafts
Myocardial SPECT demonstrated that revascularization using bilateral in situ ITAs exhibited a greater level of improvement with regard to stress perfusion postoperatively compared with Y-composite grafts.
Does Cross-Clamping the Arch Increase the Risk of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair?
Descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms may arise in the distal aortic arch. Repair of these aneurysms has been associated with increased morbidity and operative mortality.
Back from Irreversibility: Extracorporeal Life Support for Prolonged Cardiac Arrest
The survival of patients after prolonged cardiac arrest is still inadequate. Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) represents an alternative therapeutic method for patients who do not respond to conventional cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation.
Autologous Fibrin Glue Reinforced by Platelets in Surgery of Ascending Aorta
Fibrin sealants are popular for the improvement of perioperative hemostasis and reducing blood transfusion needs.
Sequential Electrocardiographic Analysis of Stone Heart Syndrome in a Patient Supported Six Days With LVAD
Abstract: A 21-year-old male patient underwent aortic and mitral valve replacement for progressive cardiac failure due to acute bacterial endocarditis. Ischemic myocardial […]
Pharmacologic C5-Complement Suppression Reduces Blood Loss During On-Pump Cardiac Surgery
Inflammation contributes to morbidity following on-pump cardiac surgery. Complement activation during cardiopulmonary bypass has been associated with the postoperative bleeding and tissue injury.
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