2004
Award Article: Microcirculatory Society Award for Excellence in Lymphatic Research
COX C, FISCHER U, ALLEN S, LAINE G. Award Article: Microcirculatory Society Award for Excellence in Lymphatic Research. Microcirculation 2004, 11: 1-8. PMID: 15280094, DOI: 10.1080/10739680490266135.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMyocardial water contentMyocardial myeloperoxidaseMesenteric lymphMyocardial dysfunctionMyocardial edemaMesenteric ischemia/reperfusionPreload recruitable stroke workMin of reperfusionIschemia/reperfusionMin of ischemiaRecruitable stroke workLymph diversionMicrovascular alterationsCardiac dysfunctionCardiac outputMyocardial functionStroke workIsovolumic relaxationLymphSuperoxide releaseDysfunctionSuperoxide productionCanine groupReperfusionNormal canine
2001
Impact of myocardial protection during coronary bypass surgery on patient outcome
Mehlhorn U, Fattah M, Kuhn-Régnier F, Südkamp M, Geissler H, Raji M, Fischer U, de Vivie E. Impact of myocardial protection during coronary bypass surgery on patient outcome. Vascular 2001, 9: 482-486. PMID: 11489654, DOI: 10.1016/s0967-2109(01)00024-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary artery surgeryConventional cardioplegiaArtery surgeryMyocardial protectionRenal failureNeurological symptomsPatient outcomesUltra-short acting beta-blocker esmololIntensive care unit stayPerioperative myocardial infarction ratePreoperative left ventricular functionRoutine coronary artery surgeryBeta-blocker esmololTotal hospital stayPostoperative renal failureCoronary bypass surgeryMyocardial infarction rateContinuous coronary perfusionLeft ventricular functionMyocardial protection techniquesIntensive care unitMechanical circulatory supportPositive inotropic medicationTime of mobilizationCardioplegia technique