To England! Need to find a Thoracic CV Surgeon for MVR on Patient with Factor V Leiden Deficiency

A Laboratory Study of the Effects of Processing Blood through a Cell Salvage Device and Leucocyte Depletion Filter on Levels of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines and Bradykinin

We investigated changes in concentrations of interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, tumour necrosis factor-α and bradykinin in blood during passage through a cell salvage device and a leucocyte depletion filter

A Closed Perfusion System With Heparin Coating and Centrifugal Pump Improves Cardiopulmonary Bypass Biocompatibility in Elderly Patients

The results suggest that a closed perfusion system with a heparin-coated circuit and a centrifugal pump may improve cardiopulmonary bypass biocompatibility in elderly cardiac surgery patients in comparison with a conventional system.