Short and Mid-Term Outcome of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Advanced Age
The aim of our study was to evaluate whether early and mid-term results of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) were worse in patients over 85 year old compared with the younger population.
Comparison of Approaches for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
We conducted the current analyses by combining efficacy and safety characteristics of all FDA approved stroke prophylaxis treatment strategies for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Recombinant Activated Factor VII for Uncontrolled Bleeding Post-cardiac Surgery
This study is a retrospective observational study to review the safety and efficacy of rFVIIa in persistent hemorrhage in post cardiac surgical patients.
Bleeding After Perfusion for Open Heart Surgery. Importance of Unneutralized Heparin and its Proper Correction
An anticoagulant is essential in extracorporeal circulations to maintain the fluidity of the blood and to protect the platelets and plasma-coagulation factors in the pump-oxygenator circuit.
Thromboelastographic Reference Ranges for a Cirrhotic Patient Population Undergoing Liver Transplantation
This study describes the thromboelastography (TEG) "reference" values within a population of liver transplant (LT) candidates that underline the differences from healthy patients.
The Impact of Mild Induced Hypothermia on the Rate of Transfusion and the Mortality in Severely Injured Patients: A Retrospective Multi-Center Study
The influences on coagulopathy and bleeding tendency in severely injured patients (SIP) with concomitant traumatic brain injury are most widely unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to quantify the effect of mild IH in SIP with concomitant severe traumatic brain injuries on transfusion rate and mortality.
Comparison of Low- and High-Dose Recombinant Activated Factor VII for Post-cardiac Surgical Bleeding
A retrospective observational study to compare safety and efficacy of high and low doses of recombinant activated factor VIIa (rFVIIa) in severe postcardiac surgical bleeding.
What is the Impact of Preoperative Aspirin Administration on Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This paper reviewed whether continuation of administration of preoperative aspirin until the day of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) could minimize postoperative mortality, prevalence of postoperative myocardial infarction (MI) with or without influence on postoperative bleeding, packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion and reoperation for bleeding.
Anticoagulation Quality and Complications of using Vitamin K Antagonists in the Cardiac Surgery Outpatient Clinic
In patients with mechanical prosthetic heart valves or atrial fibrillation requiring anticoagulation to prevent thromboembolic events, several factors influence adherence and anticoagulation complications.
What is the Impact of Preoperative Aspirin Administration on Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This paper reviewed whether continuation of administration of preoperative aspirin until the day of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) could minimize postoperative mortality, prevalence of postoperative myocardial infarction (MI) with or without influence on postoperative bleeding, packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion and reoperation for bleeding.
Pulmonary and Systemic Vascular Resistances After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Role of Hemolysis
Prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with hemolysis, resulting in increased plasma oxyhemoglobin and vascular nitric oxide depletion.
Pulmonary and Systemic Vascular Resistances After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Role of Hemolysis
Prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with hemolysis, resulting in increased plasma oxyhemoglobin and vascular nitric oxide depletion.