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Effect of Sugammadex on Coagulation as Detected by Rotational Thromboelastometry in Morbidly Obese Patients

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Methylprednisolone Prevents Inflammatory Reaction Occurring During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Effects on TNF-, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10

Objective: This study examined the correlation between tumour necrosis factor-alfa (TNF-), interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8, IL-10 and methylprednisolone pretreatment. Methods: This is […]

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Spontaneous Ear Hemorrhage during Cardiac Surgery

A 79-year-old patient who underwent mitral valve replacement experienced prolonged elevated central venous pressure associated with poor venous return during a cardiopulmonary bypass. After the procedure, the patient was noted to have spontaneous bleeding from the left ear.

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Treating Heart Failure With Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP): Design of the Prospective Evaluation of EECP in Heart Failure (PEECH) Trial

Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) treatment can improve exercise tolerance in patients with ischemic heart disease; however, the possible benefits of EECP in patients with stable heart failure (HF) and left ventricular dysfunction (LVD) are unclear.

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