Normal and Abnormal Trans-Oxygenator Pressure Gradients During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
A prospective study was conducted with the aims of 1) determining the normal trans-oxygenator pressure gradient characteristics for a range of oxygenators and 2) determining the characteristics, incidence and outcome of abnormally raised gradients.
Normal and Abnormal Trans-Oxygenator Pressure Gradients During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
A prospective study was conducted with the aims of 1) determining the normal trans-oxygenator pressure gradient characteristics for a range of oxygenators and 2) determining the characteristics, incidence and outcome of abnormally raised gradients.
Intraoperative and Postoperative Variables Associated With Strokes Following Cardiac Surgery
After we adjusted for preoperative factors, postoperative atrial fibrillation and increasing duration of cardiopulmonary bypass remained significant predictors of embolic and hypoperfusion strokes, although to differing degrees.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Treatment With High-Volume Hemofiltration in Patients With Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
HVHF with ECMO, which can improve hypoxemia significantly, may be a better option for the treatment of MODS patients.
Atrial Fibrillation After Surgical Revascularization: Is There Any Difference Between On-Pump and Off-Pump?
There is no reduction of AF rate in myocardial revascularization without cardiopulmonary bypass.
Cold Blood Cardioplegia Versus Cold Crystalloid Cardioplegia: A Prospective Randomized Study of 1440 Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
There were no significant differences whether myocardial protection was performed with cold blood cardioplegia or cold crystalloid cardioplegia during aortic crossclamping in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Fulminant Myocarditis in Adults and Children: Bi-Ventricular Assist Device for Recovery
In FM with intractable cardiogenic shock, the use of a BiVAD as a bridge to recovery is a life saving approach and should be considered before multi-end organ failure.
Cerebral Oxygen Desaturation is Associated With Early Postoperative Neuropsychological Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Intraoperative cerebral oxygen desaturation is associated with early postoperative neuropsychological dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Arterial Versus Venous Sampling for Activated Coagulation Time Measurements During Cardiac Surgery: A Comparative Study
During the period of systemic anticoagulation, there is great individual variability between ACT measures obtained from venous and arterial samples. Further studies are required to analyze the cause of differences at the baseline and the source of variable coagulation times after heparin.
Aprotinin Decreases the Incidence of Cognitive Deficit Following CABG and Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study
Purpose: Cognitive deficit after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) has a high prevalence and is persistent. Meta-analysis of clinical trials demonstrates a […]
Poly-ADP-Ribose Polymerase Inhibition Reduces Mesenteric Injury after Cardiopulmonary Bypass
PARP inhibition prevents CPB-induced mesenteric endothelial dysfunction and tissue damage.
Improved Health-related Quality of Life after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Is Unrelated to Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This prospective study was instituted to assess whether the use of the on-pump method or the off-pump method affects changes in health-related quality of life (QOL) as evaluated a year after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.