A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial of Hemodynamic Support With Impella 2.5 Versus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Patients Undergoing High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The PROTECT II Study
Percutaneous coronary intervention with hemodynamic support may be feasible for these patients. Currently, there is no systematic comparative evaluation of hemodynamic support devices for this indication.
Counterpulsation with Symphony Prevents Retrograde Carotid, Aortic, and Coronary Flows Observed with Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Support
A counterpulsation device (Symphony) is being developed to provide long-term circulatory support for advanced heart failure (HF) patients.
Storage Time of Red Blood Cells and Mortality of Transfusion Recipients
Storage of red cells and the associated storage lesion have been suggested to contribute to adverse clinical outcomes.
A Randomized Prospective Analysis of Alteration of Hemostatic Function in Patients Receiving Tranexamic Acid and Hydroxyethyl Starch (130/0.4) Undergoing Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Therefore, in this study we have assessed the effects of concomitant use of HES and TA.
Stored Red Blood Cell Transfusions: Iron, Inflammation, Immunity, and Infection
This symposium paper summarizes the background for the "iron hypothesis" as it relates to transfusion of red blood cells after prolonged refrigerated storage.
Hemoglobin Drift after Cardiac Surgery
In this report of hemoglobin drift after cardiac surgery, although all postoperative patients experienced downward hemoglobin drift, 79% of patients exhibited hemoglobin recovery before discharge.
Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery: Does the Time Interval from Contrast Administration to Surgery Matter?
The authors sought to evaluate the association between the time interval from contrast administration to cardiac surgery and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI).
Current Ultrafiltration Techniques Before, During and After Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
The present review attempts to restate these ultrafiltration circuitries, application methods, end-points, and clinical impacts.
Safety Advantage of Modified Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery for Pediatric Patients
This report assesses the safety and benefit of this modified procedure by comparing three procedures: the modified MICS (group A), conventional MICS (group B), and traditional open heart surgery (group C).
Levosimendan versus an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in High-Risk Cardiac Patients
To test the hypothesis that levosimendan is more effective than intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support in cardiac surgical patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction to decrease cardiac troponin I levels (primary endpoint) and improve hemodynamics.
The Choice of the Intravenous Fluid Influences the Tolerance of Acute Normovolemic Anemia in Anesthetized Domestic Pigs
The choice of the intravenous fluid has an impact on the tolerance of acute normovolemic anemia induced by acellular volume replacement.
Intraoperative Lactate Levels and Postoperative Complications of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Correlate arterial lactate levels during the intraoperative period of children undergoing cardiac surgery and the occurrence of complications in the postoperative period.