Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Prospective Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of different numbers of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) applications on pain and physical function in grade three knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Cerebrovascular Events After No-Touch Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Conventional Side-Clamp Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass, and Proximal Anastomotic Devices: A Meta-Analysis
Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) has been shown to reduce the risk of neurologic complications as compared to coronary artery bypass grafting performed with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Aortic and/or Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Performed Via a Minimally Invasive Approach
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) in the setting of left-sided valvular heart disease is common, and significantly increases the risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing aortic and/or mitral valve surgery.
Impact of Mild Preoperative Renal Insufficiency on In-Hospital and Long-Term Outcomes After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Retrospective Propensity Score Matching Analysis
This single-centre, retrospective propensity score matching study aimed to evaluate the impact of mild preoperative renal insufficiency on in-hospital and long-term outcomes after first isolated OPCAB surgery.
Incidence of Platelet Dysfunction by Thromboelastography-Platelet Mapping in Children Supported with ECMO: A Pilot Retrospective Study
Bleeding complications are common and decrease the odds of survival in children supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The primary objective of this pilot study was to determine the incidence and magnitude of platelet dysfunction according to thromboelastography (TEG(®))-platelet mapping (PM) testing.
Percutaneous Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction with Cardiogenic Shock: Review, Meta-Analysis
This aim of this paper was to assess the impact of percutaneous cardiac support in cardiogenic shock (CS) complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI), treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.
Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator a New Weapon to Improve Prognosis in Patients With Profound Cardiogenic Shock Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
In this review, we describe and interpret the potential role of circulatory mechanical support by extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by profound cardiogenic shock (CS) for improving clinical outcomes.
Options for Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support
This review will examine the different options for commonly used temporary MCS devices including intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), veno-arterial-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), TandemHeart(®) (CardiacAssist, Pittsburg, PA, USA) Impella(®) and BVS 5000(®) (both Abiomed Inc., Danvers, MA, USA), CentriMag(®) and Thoratec percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD)(®) (both Thoratec Corporation, Pleasanton, CA, USA).
Lung Transplantation for Cystic Fibrosis
Lung transplantation is a viable option for many patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and end-stage lung disease.
Transcatheter Closure of Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Defect: Where Are We
Since 1988, Transcatheter closure of post-myocardial infarction ventricular defect became an alternative treatment for anatomically suitable patients with high risk of surgical closure.
Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score at Presentation Predicts Survival in Patients Treated With Percutaneous Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This study sought to investigate demographic, clinical, and procedural determinants of outcomes in patients treated with percutaneous veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) initiated in the cardiac catheterization laboratory with a portable system.
Advanced Mechanical Circulatory Support for Post-Cardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock: A 20-Year Outcome Analysis in a Non-Transplant Unit
Advanced mechanical circulatory support (AMCS) can be used to salvage carefully selected number of such patients. High costs and major complication rates have lead to centralization and limited funding for such devices in the UK. We have looked the outcomes of such devices in a non-transplant, intermediate-size adult cardiothoracic surgery unit.