Red Blood Cell Transfusion: What is the Evidence When to Transfuse?
A restrictive transfusion strategy of administering red blood cell transfusion in patients with hemoglobin concentration of 7-8 g/dl in most patients is supported by randomized clinical trials.
Effects of High-Dose Ulinastatin on Inflammatory Response and Pulmonary Function in Patients with Type-A Aortic Dissection after Cardiopulmonary Bypass under Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
High-dose ulinastatin attenuates the elevation of cytokines and PMNE,
A Combined Ultrafiltration Strategy during Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study with Clinical Outcomes
To investigate the clinical effects of a combined ultrafiltration strategy on the surgical treatment of pediatric patients with congenital heart diseases.
Age Cutoff for the Loss of Survival Benefit from use of Radial Artery in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The use of the radial artery graft as a second conduit improves all-cause mortality in patients undergoing primary isolated CABG up to the age of 70 years.
Safety and Effects of Two Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategies in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
For patients with a non-cyanotic congenital heart defect undergoing elective cardiac surgery, a restrictive RBC transfusion policy (threshold of Hb 8.0 g/dl) during the entire perioperative period is safe, leads to a shorter hospital stay and is less expensive.
Human Albumin in Extracorporeal Prime: Effect on Platelet Function and Bleeding
Human albumin can passivate the synthetic surfaces of the extracorporeal circuit,
Transplantation of Bone Marrow‑Derived Endothelial Progenitor Cells Overexpressing Delta‑Like‑4 Enhances Functional Neovascularization in Ischemic Myocardium
In the current study, EPCs harvested from C57BL/6 mouse bone marrow were infected in vitro
Is Dilutional Coagulopathy Induced by Different Colloids Reversible by Replacement of Fibrinogen and Factor XIII Concentrates?
Coagulation and platelet function are impaired by all 3 colloids.
Feasibility and Safety of Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Major Aortic Surgery
Our experience suggests that miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass is safe and feasible for use in major aortic cardiac surgery.
Heparinized Blood Better Preserves Cellular Energy Charge and Vascular Functions of Intraoperatively Stored Saphenous Vein Grafts in Comparison to Isotonic Sodium-Chloride-Solution
Heparinized blood better preserves vascular contractile and endothelial functions of the saphenous vein graft.
The Adult with a Fontan: A Panacea without a Cure?
This review highlights the concept behind the staged surgical palliations,
Efficacy of Normal Saline in the Maintenance of the Arterial Lines in Comparison to Heparin Flush: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) as a flush solution on patency of arterial lines in comparison to heparin flush