Safety and Efficacy of Prothrombin Complex Concentrate as First-Line Treatment in Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery
Bleeding after cardiac surgery requiring surgical reexploration and blood component transfusion is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Although prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) has been used satisfactorily in bleeding disorders, studies on its efficacy and safety after cardiopulmonary bypass are limited.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment of Sports-Related Severe Acute Hamstring Injuries
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection at the site of severe acute hamstring injury increases the healing rate and shortens the time to return to play.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Today and Tomorrow
This review aims to summarise the available clinical evidence of transcatheter aortic valve treatment during the last 13 years and to provide a glimpse of future technologies.
Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Transplantation
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an outcome that represents a significant increase in morbidity and mortality rates; however, limited information exists about the incidence of AKI after cardiac transplantation.
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Arthroscopic Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair: A Clinical Study with 12-Month Follow-Up
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of platelet-rich plasma on arthroscopic double-row rotator cuff repair.
Risk Factors for Long-Term Mortality and Progressive Chronic Kidney Disease Associated With Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery
The aim of the study was to evaluate risk factors for long-term mortality and progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) after cardiac surgery in patients with normal preoperative renal function and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI).
The Association of Acute Kidney Injury and Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery in an Asian Prospective Cohort Study
Acute kidney injury (AKI) and atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardiac surgery are common occurrences and increase patient morbidity and mortality.
Early Transcatheter Valve Dysfunction after Transapical Mitral Valve-In-Valve Implantation
This article reports on the first case of thrombotic transcatheter mitral valve dysfunction which occurred on oral anticoagulation with Coumadin in combination with antiplatelet therapy.
Renal Protection In Cardiovascular Surgery
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most relevant complications after major surgery and is a predictor of mortality.
Intra-Articular Injection of Photo-Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
This pilot study assessed the feasibility, safety and symptomatic and functional change following injections of photo-activated platelet-rich plasma (PA-PRP) compared to hyaluronic acid (HA) in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Frozen Shoulder: A Case Report
Frozen shoulder is a glenohumeral joint disorder that limits movement because of adhesion and the existence of fibrosis in the shoulder capsule.
Using Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Complex Fistulas
This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of autologous fibrin gel rich in platelet growth factors for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas.