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.
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.
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).
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.
The Age of Transfused Blood Predicts Hematocrit Response Among Critically Ill Surgical Patients
The age of blood should be considered before transfusion of surgical patients with intensive care unit anemia.
An Open Randomized Controlled Trial of Median Sternotomy Versus Anterolateral Left Thoracotomy on Morbidity and Health Care Resource Use in Patients Having Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: The Sternotomy Versus Thoracotomy (STET) trial
Our objective was to compare off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery carried out via a left anterolateral thoracotomy (ThoraCAB) or via a conventional median sternotomy (OPCAB).
Influence of Red Blood Cell Storage Time on Clinical Course and Cytokine Profile in Septic Shock Patients
The present study investigates the effects of red blood cell storage time on the clinical course and hemodynamic and laboratory parameters in patients with septic shock.
A Case-Controlled Evaluation of the Medtronic Resting Heart System Compared with Conventional Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients Undergoing Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The Medtronic Resting Heart System (RHS) is a heparin-coated, closed perfusion circuit.