Abstract with current methods of is still incomplete , , . Several studies have shown that hyperkalemic solution may lead to cell injury , . Adenosine-lidocaine-magnesium (ALM) is a new normokalemic, “polarizing” method of cardioplegia that..
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Mark Mettauer, MD lectures and discusses a novel technique for myocardial protection during minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. Discussions follow about the systemic hyperkalemia technique.
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Abstract The protective effects of preprocedural esmolol on myocardial injury and hemodynamics have not, to date, been investigated in patients who were scheduled for cardiac surgeries under a cardiopulmonary bypass..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES This study investigates the effects of high glucose content on patients undergoing cold crystalloid versus cold blood cardioplegia in terms of early clinical results, functional myocardial recovery and..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: Combined coronary artery bypass grafting and valve surgery requires a prolonged period of cardioplegic arrest (CA) predisposing to myocardial injury and postoperative cardiac-specific complications. The aim of this..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: This study investigated whether the novel St. Thomas’ Hospital polarizing cardioplegic solution (STH-POL) with esmolol/adenosine/magnesium offers improved myocardial protection by reducing demands for high-energy phosphates during cardiac arrest..
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Abstract Background Previous studies have analyzed the efficacy of crystalloid , but the use of (Genzyme Corp, Boston, MA) as a crystalloid cardioplegic solution has not been evaluated. Methods In this observational..
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Abstract Objective Concerns regarding pollution of the operating room by and effects on atmospheric ozone depletion exist. commonly are used during to provide independent of any supposed myocardial protective effects. The authors’ aim was..
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Abstract Introduction: del Nido cardioplegia is a newer solution getting popular worldwide, whereas in Nepal, St. Thomas cardioplegia solution is conventionally used. There is no national recommendation on cardioplegia solutions..
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Abstract The convenience offered by a single-dose cardioplegia strategy is the avoidance of interruption of the flow of surgery and, more importantly, a significant reduction in the cross-clamp time. del..
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Abstract We investigated MBL2 and MASP2 genotypes, serum MBL (mannose-binding lectin) levels and activities of its complexes with associated serine Cold heart protection via cardioplegia administration, limits the amount of oxygen demand. Systemic normothermia..
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OBJECTIVES Cardioplegia is the primary method for myocardial protection during cardiac surgery. We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of cardioplegia in children to evaluate the current evidence..
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Abstract Introduction: Many techniques are available for cardioplegic arrest in children, but there is a lack of late phase clinical trials to guide practice. We surveyed paediatric cardiac surgeons and..
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Abstract Many measures have been proposed for myocardial protection in pediatric congenital heart surgeries, but little data is available for China. This study investigates myocardial protection strategies in pediatric cardiopulmonary..
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