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This comprehensive review examines alternative crystalloid and whole-blood base solutions for del Nido cardioplegia, including normal saline, lactated Ringer’s, plain Ringer’s, Isolyte S, Ionosteril,
This comprehensive review explores how cardioplegia actively protects the myocardium during coronary artery bypass grafting. Beyond inducing cardiac arrest, cardioplegic solutions modulate calcium homeostasis,
This meta-analysis evaluated 12 randomized trials (908 patients) comparing 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4 with 5% albumin during cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery. Most
This retrospective study examined over 5,500 patients undergoing cardiac surgery to assess whether higher doses of tranexamic acid (TXA) reduce postoperative delirium (PD). Despite
This in-vitro study evaluates the optimal timing for discontinuing cardiotomy suction during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) when reversing heparin anticoagulation with protamine sulfate. Using porcine
This study evaluated the renal impact of two cardioplegic solutions—HTK and DelNido—in pigs undergoing cardiac arrest. Despite DelNido showing better electrolyte and hemoglobin stability,
On August 27”th, 2025 surrounded by family, Dr. Robert Daniel Pascotto passed peacefully into God’s open arms. “Dr. Bob” believed in faith, family and
This study investigates the efficacy of a new St Thomas’ Hospital polarizing cardioplegia (STH-pol) versus standard depolarizing cardioplegia (STH-control) in rats with chronic myocardial
This study compared minimally invasive coronary surgery (MICS-CABG) to traditional sternotomy-based CABG in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. Analyzing matched cohorts of 244
This study found that a higher neutrophil percentage to albumin ratio (NPAR) on hospital admission significantly predicts in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing surgery for
This study investigates the impact of using blood cell salvage (BCS) during and after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Among 41 patients, those
This retrospective study assessed a standardized surgical protocol implemented in 2016 for managing acute Type A aortic dissection (AAAD). Comparing pre- and post-protocol cohorts,
