Association of Plasma Dilution with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Associated Bleeding and Morbidity
To investigate the relationship of cardiopulmonary bypass-associated plasma dilution with blood product transfusion and postoperative morbidity.
Radial Artery Grafting in Women Improves 15-Year Survival
We sought to determine if the reported long-term survival benefit of RA versus saphenous vein (SV) grafting in the general CABG population is valid for women.
Arterial Grafting and Complete Revascularization: Challenge or Compromise?
Complete revascularization with arterial grafts presents both technical and physiological challenges.
Reduced Embolic Load during Clinical Cardiopulmonary Bypass using a 20 Micron Arterial Filter
The 20 µm filter removed substantially more emboli than the 40 µm filter during cardiopulmonary bypass in this comparison.
FIBTEM PLUS Provides an Improved Thromboelastometry Test for Measurement of Fibrin-Based Clot Quality in Cardiac Surgery Patients
The FIBTEM PLUS assay produces precise results.
Prolonged Duration ECMO for ARDS: Futility, Native Lung Recovery, or Transplantation?
We recommend redefining irreversible lung injury and futility in ECMO.
A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Mid-Term Angiographic Outcomes for Radial Artery versus Saphenous Vein in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Currently, saphenous vein (SV) and radial artery (RA) are the most commonly used conduits in combination with the left internal mammary artery for conventional coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Aortic Outflow Cannula Tip Design and Orientation Impacts Cerebral Perfusion during Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
Altering the cannula tip to include a diffuser cone angle has been shown for the first time to have potential in ensuring a net positive outflow at the BCA.
An Original Versatile Nonocclusive Pressure-Regulated Blood Roller Pump for Extracorporeal Perfusion
This article aims to present the Rhône-Poulenc 06 nonocclusive pressure-regulated blood pump.
Therapeutic Strategy Using Extracorporeal Life Support, Including Appropriate Indication, Management, Limitation and Timing of Switch to Ventricular Assist Device in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
The appropriate indication for, management of and limitations to extracorporeal life support (ECLS) and the timing of a switch to a ventricular assist device (VAD) remain controversial issues in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated with cardiogenic shock or cardiopulmonary arrest.
Updates on Extracorporeal life Support in the World and Challenges in Turkey
The aim of this paper is to point out this modality, to introduce equipment, and to give information about organization and management to bring this therapeutic option in Turkey in order.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Treatment of Poisoned Patients
This article reviews the different techniques of ECMO, the indications, contraindications and complications of its use, its role in poisoned patients and the ethics of its use.