Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA comparison of the effects of tranexamic acid and low-dose aprotinin on blood loss and homologous blood usage in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
To assess the relative efficacy of a "low-dose" aprotinin regimen and tranexamic acid on blood loss and homologous blood usage in patients undergoing primary cardiac surgery. ⋯ Tranexamic acid is as effective as low-dose aprotinin in the reduction of postoperative blood loss and homologous blood transfusion in patients undergoing primary cardiac surgery.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 1995
Atrioventricular sequential pacing using transesophageal atrial pacing in combination with a temporary DDD pacemaker for atrial tracking and ventricular pacing.
To determine whether atrioventricular (A-V) sequential pacing can be accomplished using transesophageal atrial pacing (TAP) in combination with a temporary DDD pacemaker for tracking the TAP stimuli and pacing the ventricle via temporary epicardial electrodes. ⋯ This report demonstrates that it is possible to A-V sequentially pace using TAP in combination with a temporary DDD pacemaker for tracking the TAP stimulus and pacing the ventricle via temporary epicardial leads. This technique may be useful when A-V sequential pacing is needed and functional temporary atrial leads are not available.