Hypothermia-Induced Platelet Aggregation and Cognitive Decline in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Pilot Study
This pilot study was conducted to explore the relationship between HIPA and cognitive outcome at hospital discharge in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery as a first step toward a longer-term study.
Monitoring Activated Clotting Time for Combined Heparin and Aprotinin Application: An In Vitro Evaluation of a New Aprotinin-Insensitive Test Using SONOCLOT
new so-called 'aprotinin-insensitive' ACT test (SaiACT) has been developed for the SONOCLOT analyzer. In this study we evaluated and compared this new test for the SONOCLOT analyzer in vitro with an established kaolin-based ACT from HEMOCHRON (HkACT).
Monitoring Activated Clotting Time for Combined Heparin and Aprotinin Application: An In Vitro Evaluation of a New Aprotinin-Insensitive Test Using SONOCLOT
new so-called 'aprotinin-insensitive' ACT test (SaiACT) has been developed for the SONOCLOT analyzer. In this study we evaluated and compared this new test for the SONOCLOT analyzer in vitro with an established kaolin-based ACT from HEMOCHRON (HkACT).
Monitoring Activated Clotting Time for Combined Heparin and Aprotinin Application: An In Vitro Evaluation of a New Aprotinin-Insensitive Test Using SONOCLOT
new so-called 'aprotinin-insensitive' ACT test (SaiACT) has been developed for the SONOCLOT analyzer. In this study we evaluated and compared this new test for the SONOCLOT analyzer in vitro with an established kaolin-based ACT from HEMOCHRON (HkACT).
Cardiac Dimensions During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Our aim was to analyze left ventricular fractional shortening during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation under the influence of changing volume loading conditions induced by a ductal left-to-right shunt.
Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant Defense During On-Pump and Off-Pump Cardiac Surgery
We obtained indirect measures of the oxidative damage occurring during cardiac surgery by monitoring the glutathione system and we studied the influence of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Favourable Clinical Outcome in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Due to Fulminant Myocarditis Supported by Percutaneous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We studied the survival and clinical courses of patients with fulminant myocarditis supported by percutaneous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and compared them with those of patients with acute non-fulminant myocarditis.
The Significance of Baseline Cerebral Oxygen Saturation in Children Undergoing Congenital Heart Surgery
We hypothesized that some children with congenital heart disease have an abnormally low baseline (preoperative) cerebral oxygen saturation (ScO(2)).
Coagulation Activation and Organ Dysfunction Following Cardiac Surgery
We documented the association between coagulation activation and organ dysfunction to investigate whether coagulation activation also plays a role in organ injury following cardiac surgery with CPB.
A Wet-Primed Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuit With Hollow-Fiber Membrane Oxygenator Maintains Adequate Function for Use During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation After 2 Weeks on Standby
To assess the durability of wet-preprimed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits for potential use in resuscitation after a 2-wk period of storage.
How to Handle Remote Access Perfusion for Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery
Despite careful patient selection, technical problems and complications occur with the use of this sophisticated technique, and we aim to describe these problems and suggest solutions.
The Smart Canula(TM): A New Tool for Remote Access Perfusion in Limited Access Cardiac Surgery
The smartcanula(TM) concept of "collapsed insertion and expansion in situ" is the logical next step for venous access.