Current Devices for Pediatric Extracorporeal Life Support and Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems in the United States
The aim of this review manuscript was to discuss briefly the current devices for pediatric ECLS and MCS available in US.
The Long Pentraxin PTX3: A Candidate Anti-Inflammatory Mediator in Cardiac Surgery
Recent findings, highlighting the as yet rather obscure role of pentraxin 3 (PTX3) in these processes, are discussed in this review article.
Transplantation of Myoblast Sheets that Secrete the Novel Peptide SVVYGLR Improves Cardiac Function in Failing Hearts
Transplantation of myoblast sheets is a promising therapy for enhancing cardiac function after heart failure.
Hydrogen Ion Concentration and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery with and without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study aimed to explore the role of CPB in the development of acidosis by comparing changes in hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) and electrolytes in patients undergoing on- and off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Chronic Kidney Disease is Associated with increased Platelet Activation and Poor Response to Antiplatelet Therapy
Patients with CKD exhibit increased platelet activation, and an attenuated response to dual antiplatelet therapy compared with patients without renal insufficiency.
Are Any Biocompatible Coatings Capable of Attenuating the Deleterious Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
While not harmful, BCC are ineffective in preserving TEG coagulation parameters post CPB.
Special Article: Reduction of Myocardial Infarct Size with Ischemic “Conditioning”: Physiologic and Technical Considerations
A wealth of evidence has revealed that the heart can be "conditioned" and rendered less vulnerable to ischemia-reperfusion injury via the upregulation of endogenous protective signaling pathways.
Cardioprotective and Prognostic Effects of Remote Ischaemic Preconditioning in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Single-Centre Randomised, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
Remote ischaemic preconditioning has been associated with reduced risk of myocardial injury after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. We investigated the safety and efficacy of this procedure.
Protecting the Aged Heart During Cardiac Surgery: Use of del Nido Cardioplegia Provides Superior Functional Recovery in Isolated Hearts
Our objective was to determine if del Nido cardioplegia, which contains lidocaine, less blood, and less calcium than our standard cardioplegia, provides superior protection for aged hearts.
Oxygen Delivery during Cardiopulmonary Bypass (and Renal Outcome) Using Two Systems of Extracorporeal Circulation: A Retrospective Review
To investigate the combined influence of blood flow and haemodilution with either a miniaturized (Mini-CPB) or a conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (C-CPB) circuit on average oxygen delivery during bypass.
Variability in Anticoagulation Management of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An International Survey
The objective of this study was to determine current practices of anticoagulation in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Moderate Risk Patients: Implications for Determination of Equipoise in the Transcatheter Era
To determine the contemporary outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in a moderate surgical risk population.