Blood Lactate Levels During Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Valvular Heart Surgery
studied the perioperative blood lactate levels in 82 patients undergoing valvular heart surgery.
Prolonged Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation-Assisted Support Provides Improved Survival in Hypothermic Patients with Cardiocirculatory Arrest
aim of this study was to evaluate whether extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-assisted resuscitation improves survival in patients with hypothermic cardiac arrest.
Predictors of Outcome in Patients With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We aimed to identify (a) the factors that could predict outcome and (b) the incidence and relation of complications during ECMO to outcome.
Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adipocyte In Vivo Delivery System: Case Report
The authors hypothesized that autologous platelet-rich plasma (APRP) could be used as an in vivo adipocyte delivery system to favor cell survival and to stimulate early recruitment of microcapillaries to the site of implantation.
Processing of Stored Packed Red Blood Cells Using Autotransfusion Devices Decreases Potassium and Microaggregates: A Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blinded in Vitro Study
The aim of the study was to compare the potential of autotransfusion devices to reduce non-infectious complications related to transfusion of long-stored packed red blood cells (PRBC; n= 57), such as changes in electrolytes, blood cells and the load of free microaggregates.
Perfusing the Cold Brain: Optimal Neuroprotection for Aortic Surgery
We used a survival porcine model to explore the physiologic characteristics and behavioral benefits of various protocols involving hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) and SCP.
Efficacy of Continuous Low-Dose hANP Administration in Patients Undergoing Emergent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Acute Coronary Syndrome
In the present study, the efficacy of the therapy during emergent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is investigated.
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Left Ventricular Assist Device Bridge-to-Transplant Patients
We compared outcomes of HIT-positive versus control bridge-to-transplantation VAD patients; both groups were reexposed to heparin for cardiopulmonary bypass during transplant.
Effects of pH Management During Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion on Cerebral Microcirculation and Metabolism: Alpha-Stat Versus pH-Stat
We sought to determine the direct effects of pH management on cerebral microcirculation and metabolism during SCP.
pH-Stat Blood Gas Management Provides Better Cerebral Perfusion During Deep Hypothermic Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion
We performed a retrospective comparative clinical study to evaluate whether pH-stat () or alpha-stat strategy () provides better perfusion or oxygen metabolism during hypothermic retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP).
Intraoperative Assessment and Quantification of Coronary Artery Graft Patency Performed on or off Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare on-pump and off-pump intraoperative coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) flow parameters.
Intraoperative Assessment and Quantification of Coronary Artery Graft Patency Performed on or off Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare on-pump and off-pump intraoperative coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) flow parameters.