A Propensity Score Analysis on the Effect of Eliminating Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The aim of the study was to investigate if the off-pump technique could reduce the hospital mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting when compared to the standard cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) technique.
Retransfusion of Pericardial Blood Does Not Trigger Systemic Coagulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We investigated to which extent retransfusion of pericardial blood triggers systemic coagulation during CPB.
Mortality Associated With Aprotinin During 5 Years Following Coronary Artery Bypass
To contrast long-term all-cause mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery according to use of 2 lysine analog antifibrinolytics (aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid), the serine protease inhibitor aprotinin, or no antibleeding agent.
Trends in Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation: Comparison of a 669 Record Australian Dataset With the Multinational Benchmark Counterpulsation Outcomes Registry
The aim of this study was to review and describe indications for intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) use and identify the impact these have on outcomes at an Australian cardiothoracic tertiary referral hospital. A secondary aim was comparison of the Australian practice with a large multinational IABP data registry.
Venous Line Filtration: A novel Technique for Cases Involving Inferior Vena Caval and Right Atrial Tumor and Associated Thrombus: A Two-Case Series
We have shown that venous line filtration with vacuum-assisted venous drainage can be performed safely, and should be considered in cases where there is tumor thrombus in the vena cava or right atrium, which may threaten venous return.
Heparin Sensitivity Test for Patients Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Abstract: Anticoagulation for the open heart surgery patient undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is achieved with the use of heparin. The industry standard of […]
Arterio-Venous Gradients of Free Energy Change for Assessment of Systemic and Splanchnic Perfusion in Cardiac Surgery Patients
aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between gradients of free energy change, and the more commonly used parameter for the evaluation of the adequacy of organ perfusion, such as oxygen-extraction in patients undergoing valve replacement surgery using normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Perfusion Techniques For Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy Under Deep Hypothermia Circulatory Arrest: A Case Series
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) is a complicated surgical procedure that is an effective treatment in reducing pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Dynamic Bubble Trap Can Replace an Arterial Filter During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
The arterial filter (AF) and the dynamic bubble trap (DBT) reduce the number of air microbubbles passing through these devices. The aim of the study was to confirm that the DBT diminishes microbubbles in the arterial line similar to, or better than, the AF, and can replace it.
Concentration-Dependent Effect of Abciximab on Platelets and Neutrophils in a Model of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We investigated whether abciximab influenced platelet activation and platelet interaction with neutrophils and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) model.
Comparison of Hollow-Fiber Membrane Oxygenators With Different Perfusion Modes During Normothermic and Hypothermic CPB in a Simulated Neonatal Model
The objectives of this investigation were (1) to compare two hollow-fiber membrane oxygenators (Capiox Baby RX versus Lilliput 1-D901) in terms of pressure drops and surplus hemodynamic energy (SHE) during normothermic and hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in a simulated neonatal model; and (2) to evaluate pulsatile and non-pulsatile perfusion modes for each oxygenator in terms of SHE levels.
Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage in Extrathoracic Cardiopulmonary Bypass Management During Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this study is to report our experience with extrathoracic CPB with VAVD application (on CPB) during open-heart MICS.