Trends in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
We used the Society of Thoracic Surgeons adult cardiac surgery database to characterize trends in patient characteristics and outcomes after CABG over the past decade.
The Influence of Heparin Resistance on Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Coronary Surgery
Severe form of heparin resistance (expressed by the ACT less than 480 seconds after 400 U/kg heparin) was an independent predictor of death.
Air Embolism During Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery -A Case Report-
In this report, we describe a rare case of air embolism in the coronary arteries associated with the use of a CO(2) blower during OPCAB.
What Blood Temperature for an Ex Vivo Extracorporeal Circuit?
Investigators in this field must be aware of the fact that blood temperature is a crucial confounding parameter and the type of "background noise" they will face depending on the strategy adopted.
Fenoldopam and Acute Renal Failure in Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials
This analysis suggests that fenoldopam reduces acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Preservation of Myocardium During Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
In the present review article on myocardial protection in contemporary coronary artery bypass surgery, we attempt to elucidate the clinical problems, summarize the outcomes of selected phase III trials, and introduce new perspectives.
Cost-Effectiveness of the Implantable HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device for Patients Awaiting Heart Transplantation
Although HeartMate II LVAD implantation significantly increases survival compared with conventional medical management, it does not provide good value for the money spent according to established thresholds of cost-effectiveness in the UK.
Hydrogen as Additive of HTK Solution Fortifies Myocardial Preservation in Grafts with Prolonged Cold Ischemia
Hydrogen as additive of HTK solution fortifies HTK's preservation efficacy for cardiac grafts subjected to prolonged cold ischemia by inhibiting cold ischemia-induced up-regulation of oxidative stress, inflammation mediators, and apoptosis.
Reduction of Chronic Graft Injury with a New HTK-Based Preservation Solution in a Murine Heart Transplantation Model
The new HTK-based solution reduces the chronic isograft injury.
New Innovative Instruments Facilitate Both Direct-Vision and Endoscopic-Assisted Mini-Mitral Valve Surgery
Newly innovated mini-mitral valve surgical instruments and techniques facilitate both direct-vision and endoscopic-assisted approaches and accomplish a favorable surgical outcome even in the complex pathology of mitral valve insufficiency.
The Pharmacotherapy Implications of Ventricular Assist Device in the Patient with End-Stage Heart Failure
A basic understanding of this unique therapy can assist pharmacists in attending to the needs of patients with VAD.
Pulsatile Control of Rotary Blood Pumps: Does the Modulation Waveform Matter?
A synchronized pulsing rotary blood pump offers a simple and powerful control modality for heart unloading.