Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Cortical Cerebral Oxygenation During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Conventional CABG is responsible for deterioration in [O2Hb], and CBV, which peak at 40–60 min following initiation of CPB. The changes in [O2Hb] are reversible whereas the reduction of CBV persists to the end of the surgery.
Muscular Counterpulsation: Preliminary Results of a Non-Invasive Alternative to Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
MCP and IABP had the same effects on CO and LVSWI. Moreover, MCP reduced SVR and increased the peripheral circulation without requiring any vascular access nor anticoagulation therapy.
Comparison of Methods for Point of Care Preparation of Autologous Platelet Gel
The SmartPReP produced a consistent PC with a yield that was four times baseline range with the lowest coefficient of variation.
Electromechanical Left Ventricular Resynchronisation by Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Revascularisation resynchronises left ventricular wall motion by restoring the normal activation response to stress, thereby reducing total isovolumic time and normalising peak cardiac output response to stress.
Plasma-Modified ACT Can Be Used to Monitor Bivalirudin (Angiomax) Anticoagulation for On-Pump Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery in a Patient with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
We report here the successful use of bivalirudin anticoagulation on pump, with no additional morbidity, and the first reported use of the plasma-modified ACT (activated clotting time) test, a simple modification of the standard ACT assay, to monitor the anticoagulant effect of bivalirudin.
North American Neonatal Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Devices: 2002 Survey Results
When compared to a 1990 survey, a shift away from using bladder boxes and toward using air bubble detectors is apparent. But other than those two shifts, ECMO is done in much the same manner as it was done 12 years ago.
Clopidogrel (Plavix) and Cardiac Surgical Patients: Implications for Platelet Function monitoring and Postoperative Bleeding
The use of clopidogrel (Plavix), an inhibitor of adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced platelet aggregation, has been proven to reduce ischemic events in cardiovascular […]
Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion Attenuates Brain Metabolic Deficit in Aortic Arch Surgery
SACP attenuates the metabolic changes seen after HCA. Further studies are required to assess optimal perfusion conditions and clinical outcome.
Amiodarone Prevents Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
In patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), the combination of intravenous and oral amiodarone given perioperatively decreases the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) that often occurs after the procedure, according to a report in the September issue of Chest.