Clinical cardiopulmonary bypass without systemic anticoagulation

Ann Thorac Surg. 1993 Nov;56(5):1176-7; discussion 1177-8. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)90044-6.

Abstract

Heparin-coated perfusion systems have been used to perform cardiopulmonary bypass with decreased systemic heparin dosages. We report the case of a 60-year-old man with end-stage liver disease and severe aortic stenosis who underwent an aortic valve replacement without systemic anticoagulation, employing a heparin-coated perfusion system. In patients with a contraindication to systemic anticoagulation, cardiopulmonary bypass with a heparin-coated system without systemic anticoagulation may be a viable alternative.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / complications
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass* / methods
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis* / methods
  • Heparin / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Liver Failure / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Reperfusion / methods
  • Severity of Illness Index

Substances

  • Heparin