Balloon-Pump-Induced Pulsatility Improves Coronary and Carotid Flows in an Experimental Model of BioMedicus Left Ventricular Assistance
An intra-aortic balloon can easily be combined with a BioMedicus pump whenever possible and may improve myocardial recovery in patients with postcardiotomy ventricular failure.
Acute Renal Failure After Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
Prevention of this disastrous complication appears to be better than treatment once it is fully established. However newer aggressive forms of early renal replacement/transplant therapies may have some promise.
Role of Protein Kinase C- (PKC) in Isoflurane-Induced Cardioprotection
Although isoflurane preconditioning resulted in a reduction in infarct size at all concentrations used, the protection was mediated by phosphorylation and translocation of PKC only at 0.4 MAC.
Total Arterial Revascularisation: Effect of Avoiding Cardiopulmonary Bypass on In-Hospital Mortality and Morbidity in a Propensity-Matched Cohort
Off-pump coronary surgery with complete arterial revascularisation can significantly reduce in-hospital morbidity and lengths of stay compared to conventional on-pump coronary surgery.
A Prospective Randomized Study to Evaluate the Effect of Leukodepletion on the Rate of Alveolar Production of Exhaled Nitric Oxide During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Continuous arterial line leukocyte-depletion significantly reduces the rate of alveolar production of exhaled nitric oxide after cardiopulmonary bypass. Changes in the rate of alveolar production of exhaled nitric oxide may be used as a marker of pulmonary inflammation in coronary artery surgery.
Hemodynamic Changes During Posterior Vessel Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Comparison Between Deep Pericardial Sutures and Vacuum-Assisted Apical Suction Device
Displacement of the heart using either a deep pericardial suture technique or a vacuum-assisted apical suction device caused a significant decrease in SVI. The hemodynamic changes during OM grafting were smaller when using a vacuum-assisted apical suction device.
Hemodynamic Changes During Posterior Vessel Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Comparison Between Deep Pericardial Sutures and Vacuum-Assisted Apical Suction Device
Displacement of the heart using either a deep pericardial suture technique or a vacuum-assisted apical suction device caused a significant decrease in SVI. The hemodynamic changes during OM grafting were smaller when using a vacuum-assisted apical suction device.
Hemodynamic Changes During Posterior Vessel Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Comparison Between Deep Pericardial Sutures and Vacuum-Assisted Apical Suction Device
Displacement of the heart using either a deep pericardial suture technique or a vacuum-assisted apical suction device caused a significant decrease in SVI. The hemodynamic changes during OM grafting were smaller when using a vacuum-assisted apical suction device.
A Review of Anti-Inflammatory Strategies in Cardiac Surgery
The overall conclusion is that although certain strategies reduce plasma levels of inflammatory mediators, convincing evidence of significant clinical benefits is yet to come.
A Review of Anti-Inflammatory Strategies in Cardiac Surgery
The overall conclusion is that although certain strategies reduce plasma levels of inflammatory mediators, convincing evidence of significant clinical benefits is yet to come.
AmSECT Today Newsletter (December 2004)
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Flow in Coronary Bypass Conduits On-Pump and Off-Pump
There were no major differences in conduit flow on-pump versus off-pump. Conventional coronary artery bypass grafting on-pump may restore up to approximately half of the normal resting coronary artery blood flow (250 mL/min).