Diabetic Patients have Increased Perioperative Cardiac Risk in Heart-Type Fatty Acid-Binding Protein-Based Assessment
To test the potential role of heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) in detecting increased perioperative cardiac risk in comparison with cardiac troponin I (cTnI) in the early postoperative period.
Is There a Rationale for Short Cardioplegia Re-Dosing Intervals
While cardioplegia has been used on millions of patients during the last decades, the debate over the best technique is still going on.
High-Dose Polymerized Hemoglobin Fails to Alleviate Cardiac Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury Due to Induction of Oxidative Damage in Coronary Artery
This study was designed to investigate whether glutaraldehyde-polymerized human placenta hemoglobin (PolyPHb), a hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (HBOC), can protect heart against cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-induced ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury or not and to elucidate the underlying mechanism.
Custodiol-N, The Novel Cardioplegic Solution Reduces Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this study, we investigated whether its reduced cytotoxicity and its ability to reduce reactive oxygen species generation during hypoxic condition have beneficial effects in a clinically relevant canine model of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Clinical Results of Different Myocardial Protection Techniques in Aortic Stenosis
This study aimed to compare the early and late clinical outcomes of three different methods of myocardial protection in patients with aortic stenosis.
Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress and Myocardial Protection During Open-Heart Surgery
In this article, we discuss the "deleterious" effects of the oxidative stress of the extracorporeal circulation and the up-to-date theories of "ideal'' myocardial protection.
Myocardial Protection with Multiport Antegrade Cold Blood Cardioplegia and Continuous Controlled Warm Shot Through Vein Grafts During Proximal Ends Anastomosis in Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
This study evaluates the benefits of simultaneous aortic root and vein graft cold blood cardioplegia and continuous controlled warm blood perfusion through vein grafts during proximal aortocoronary anastomosis in conventional coronary artery bypass graft surgery in patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease.
Modified Transesophageal Echocardiography of the Dissected Thoracic Aorta; A Novel Diagnostic Approach
In this study we discuss how we use modified transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for the diagnosis and management of patients with (suspected) acute aortic dissection.
Six-Years Survival and Predictors of Mortality After CABG Using Cold Versus Warm Blood Cardioplegia in Elective and Emergent Settings
The aim of this study was to determine whether intermittent warm blood cardioplegia (IWC) is associated with comparable myocardial protection compared to cold blood cardioplegia (ICC) in patients undergoing elective vs. emergent CABG procedures.
Comparison of Four Risk Scores for In-Hospital Mortality in Patients Undergoing Heart Valve Surgery: A Multicenter Study in a Chinese Population
This study compared four risk scores with regard to their validity to predict in-hospital mortality after heart valve surgery in a multi center patient population of China.
Impact of South Asian Ethnicity on Long-Term Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: A Large Population-Based Propensity Matched Study
Given the paucity and controversy of literature in this area, the objective of this study was to examine the impact of South Asians (SA) versus the general population (GP) on long-term outcomes following coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Perioperative Use of Steroids in Neonatal Heart Surgery: Evidence Based Practice or Tradition
ThIs study reviewed the use of prophylactic, perioperative steroids associated with better clinical outcomes following heart surgery in neonates.