Changes in Erythrocyte Morphology at Initiation of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Without Blood Transfusion Were Not Associated With Less Deformability During Cardiac Surgery
During cardiac surgery, circulating red blood cells (RBCs) are at risk of exposure to environmental factors during extracorporeal circulation and transfusion of stored RBCs.
Intravenous Iron Versus Placebo in the Management of Postoperative Functional Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Valvular Surgery: A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
To compare the efficacy of intravenous iron versus placebo to correct postoperative functional iron deficiency anemia in patients undergoing cardiac valvular surgery.
Outcome Prediction After Coronary Surgery and Redo Surgery for Bleeding (From the KROK Registry)
To assess the reliability of EuroSCORE II in an entire population after isolated coronary artery surgery and separately among patients who underwent redo surgery due to bleeding
Protamine
Protamine is an FDA-approved drug for use in neutralizing the effect of unfractionated heparin.[1][2] It is most commonly used to neutralize heparin-induced anticoagulation […]
Short-Term Results of Bilateral Internal Mammary Arterial Grafting for Patients Aged 60–75 Years
Bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafting has a good long-term survival rate and graft patency rate, but it is only recommended in […]
20% Human Albumin Solution Fluid Bolus Administration Therapy in Patients After Cardiac Surgery (the HAS FLAIR Study)
To compare the effects of fluid bolus therapy using 20% albumin versus crystalloid on fluid balance, hemodynamic parameters, and intensive care unit (ICU) treatment effects in post–cardiac surgery patients.
Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Clinical Practice Improvement Advisory for Management of Perioperative Bleeding and Hemostasis in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Bleeding after cardiac surgery is a common and serious complication leading to transfusion of multiple blood products and resulting in increased morbidity and mortality.
Alkaline Phosphatase Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury in an Infant Piglet Model of Cardiopulmonary Bypass with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with prolonged hospitalization and mortality following infant cardiac surgery, but therapeutic options are limited.
Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society Recommendations
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) evidence-based protocols for perioperative care can lead to improvements in clinical outcomes and cost savings.
Bispectral Index for Improving Intraoperative Awareness and Early Postoperative Recovery in Adults
To assess the effectiveness of BIS to reduce the risk of intraoperative awareness and early recovery times from general anaesthesia in adults undergoing surgery.
Perioperative Beta‐blockers for Preventing Surgery‐related Mortality and Morbidity in Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have yielded conflicting results regarding the ability of beta‐blockers to influence perioperative cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Porcine Mucosal Heparin Shortage Crisis! What Are the Options?
Current dramatic developments concerning heparins and related drugs have been the focus of important discussions at several regulatory, clinical, and scientific levels.