Cardiac surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB), microcirculation
Conditions
Interventions
The endothelial glycocalyx (EGC) is a gel-like layer that acts as a natural coating for endothelial cells, thereby preventing these cells from having direct contact with circulating blood cells. In or
Sponsors
VU University Medical Center
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients undergoing CABG surgery (18-85 years); 2. Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Re-operations; 2. Emergency operation; 3. Patients with diabetes mellitus; 4. Patients with a history of hematologic disorders or hepatic disease or renal replacement therapy; 5. Patients with a body mass index (BMI) above 35 kg/m2.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perioperative changes in the perfused boundary region of the sublingual microvasculature. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Shedding of Syndecan-1, heparan sulphate and hyaluronic acid. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactA.B.A. Vonk
Dept. of Cardio-thoracic surgery VU University Medical Center De Boelelaan 1117
Outcome results
None listed