Abstract Background (NO) is an important signalling molecule in the cardiovascular system with protective properties in ischaemia–reperfusion injury. Inorganic nitrate, an oxidation product of endogenous NO production and a constituent..
Read MoreAbstract Background There is a known association between need for transfusion and short-term outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However long-term data are lacking in the contemporary literature. Methods All..
Read MoreAbstract The National Blood Service for England collects, tests, processes, stores, and issues ∼2.1 million blood donations each year, and the optimal use of this scarce resource is of paramount..
Read MoreAbstract Perioperative anemia is an important risk factor for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI). Nonetheless, the severity of the anemia and the time in the perioperative period in which..
Read MoreAbstract Objective Adequate levels of perioperative antibiotic are essential for prevention of . We examined details of 2 g administered during with repeat dosing shortly after initiation of (CPB) in cardiac surgery. Methods To identify the microbiologic..
Read MoreThe intraoperative use of the CytoSorb hemoadsorption in patients with ticagrelor or rivaroxaban treatment undergoing emergency open-heart operations is a safe and effective method to reduce bleeding complications and to..
Read MoreAbstract Acute aortic syndromes are a distinct group of pathologies involving the wall of the aorta that present acutely and can be potentially fatal unless treated in a timely fashion...
Read MoreAbstract Background Fish oil is among the most common natural supplements for treatment of hypertriglyceridemia or prevention of cardiovascular disease. However, concerns about theoretical bleeding risk have led to recommendations..
Read MoreAbstract Background The perioperative complications in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery have been reported predominantly from developed countries, with a paucity of data..
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