Innate Immune Activation after Transfusion of Stored Red Blood Cells
In this narrative review, we explore the hypothesis that prolonged RBC storage results in elaboration of substances which may function as danger associated molecular pattern molecules that activate the innate immune system with consequences unfavorable to healthy homeostasis.
Cardioplegia Delivery by Transcutaneous Pigtail Catheter in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Operations
For cardioplegia delivery and removing air from the aorta in minimally invasive mitral valve operations, we would like to propose a cost-effective pigtail method.
Antegrade and Retrograde Arterial Perfusion Strategy in Minimally Invasive Mitral-Valve Surgery: A Propensity Score Analysis on 1280 Patients
The aim of the present study was therefore to evaluate the impact on early outcome of retrograde arterial perfusion (RAP) strategy vs antegrade arterial perfusion strategy in a consecutive large cohort of patients who underwent minimally invasive mitral-valve surgery through a right minithoracotomy.
Development of a Rabbit Animal Model for Miniaturized Heart-Lung Machines
For the purpose of testing the MiniHLM, we developed a new rabbit animal model.
Impact of Monitoring Cerebral Oxygen Saturation on the Outcome of Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery
We studied the usefulness of regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO 2 ) monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass
Blood Oxygenation and Decarboxylation Determinants during Venovenous ECMO for Respiratory Failure in Adults
For severe ARDS patients receiving femoro-jugular vv-ECMO, blood flow was the main determinant of arterial oxygenation
Use of Extracorporeal Life Support for Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The entire procedure was performed on a beating heart using a stabilizer during ECLS.
Short-Term Mechanical Unloading with Left Ventricular Assist Devices after Acute Myocardial Infarction Conserves Calcium Cycling and Improves Heart Function
Short-term LVAD unloading may conserve calcium cycling and improve heart function during the post-infarct period.
Cardiac Surgery in Patients with a Porcelain Aorta in the Era of Transcatheter Valve Implantation
The aim of the study was to evaluate operative and long-term results in patients with a porcelain aorta who underwent conventional cardiac surgery using current surgical and perfusion techniques.
Results of Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Spinal Cord Protection during Surgical Repair of Complex Aortic Coarctation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical treatment of complex aortic coarctation using partial cardiopulmonary bypass to increase the spinal cord protection.
Tezosentan and Right Ventricular Failure in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: The TACTICS Trial
A reduction in RV failure with tezosentan was not observed in this study.
The Need for Thoracic Surgery in Adult Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A 16-year Experience
Patients undergoing thoracotomy were identified and outcomes were statistically analysed.