Concentration of Circulating Microparticles: A New Biomarker of Acute Heart Failure after Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass

This study shows that RIPC performed before HCA conserves the cerebral oxygen tension during a circulatory arrest.

Repair of the ascending aorta and aortic arch carries a high morbidity and mortality, which can be complicated by the often emergent nature of the intervention.