Reoperation for Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery
To reduce the rate of reoperations and mortality due to postoperative bleeding, we aim to identify risk factors that predict reoperation.
The Impact of Hematocrit on Fibrin Clot Formation Assessed by Rotational Thromboelastometry
Therefore, in the current study we investigated the influence of perioperative hematocrit changes on FIBTEM and fibrinogen measurements.
An Assessment of Thromboelastometry to Monitor Blood Coagulation and Guide Transfusion Support in Liver Transplantation
This study was aimed at assessing the value of TEM in monitoring blood coagulation and guide transfusion support in OLT.
Is There a Suitable Method of Anticoagulation in Pregnant Patients with Mechanical Prosthetic Heart Valves?
A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol in order to identify the mode of anticoagulation that has the best safety profile for both the mother and the foetus in pregnant patients with mechanical prosthetic heart valves.
Platelet-Dependent Thrombography Gives a Distinct Pattern of In Vitro Thrombin Generation after Surgery with Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass: Potential Implications
Our results show that experimental conditions have a profound effect in the study of in vitro thrombin generation in the context of CPB.
Sustained Heparin Effect Contributes to Reduced Plasma Thrombin Generation Capacity Early after Cardiac Surgery
A marked reduction in thrombin generation potential was observed in the early postoperative phase after cardiac surgery.
The Role of the VAD Perfusionist (EP Video)
Christopher Pierce discusses the new role of the VAD perfusionist (26:28 minutes).
Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism and Hemodynamic Collapse in an 11 Week Post Cesarean Section Patient (EP Video)
Jenna Cornibe presents a case report on a patient 11 Week post cesarean section patient with a pulmonary embolism (27:54 minutes).
Red Blood Cell Transfusion: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the AABB
The AABB (formerly, the American Association of Blood Banks) developed this guideline to provide clinical recommendations about hemoglobin concentration thresholds and other clinical variables that trigger RBC transfusions in hemodynamically stable adults and children.
The Effect of Salvaged Blood on Coagulation Function as Measured by Thromboelastography
There is concern that salvaged blood has the potential to activate the coagulation system, which might place patients at risk of thrombotic complications.
Risks of Harms Using Antifibrinolytics in Cardiac Surgery: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomised and Observational Studies
Although meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials were largely inconclusive, inclusion of observational data suggest concerns remain about the safety of aprotinin.
Combined St. Thomas and Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarat Solutions for Myocardial Preservation in Heart Transplantation Patients
Donor heart preservation combining St Thomas cardioplegic arest and low-pressure perfusion with HTK solution seemed to be safe with short-term survival similar to other approaches.