Inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass: mechanisms involved and possible therapeutic strategies.

Wan, S

Inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass: mechanisms involved and possible therapeutic strategies. [electronic resource] - Chest Sep 1997 - 676-92 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review

0012-3692

10.1378/chest.112.3.676 doi


Adrenal Cortex Hormones--therapeutic use
Anticoagulants--therapeutic use
Antioxidants--therapeutic use
Aprotinin--therapeutic use
Arachidonic Acids--metabolism
Cardiopulmonary Bypass--adverse effects
Cell Adhesion Molecules--genetics
Complement Activation
Cytokines--metabolism
Endothelins--metabolism
Endotoxins--metabolism
Equipment Design
Free Radicals--metabolism
Gene Expression
Heparin--therapeutic use
Humans
Inflammation--metabolism
Inflammation Mediators--metabolism
Leukocytes--physiology
Leukopenia
Nitric Oxide--metabolism
Platelet Activating Factor--metabolism
Reactive Oxygen Species--metabolism
Serine Proteinase Inhibitors--therapeutic use
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome--etiology
Ultrafiltration