Levosimendan facilitates weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting with impaired left ventricular function
…, LO Heikkinen, M Kivikko, M Laine, KA Leino… - The Annals of thoracic …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Levosimendan is a compound with vasodilatory and inotropic properties.
Experimental data suggest effective reversal of stunning and cardioprotective properties. …
Experimental data suggest effective reversal of stunning and cardioprotective properties. …
Comparison of four pain scales in patients with hip fracture or other lower limb trauma
KA Leino, KS Kuusniemi, KK Lertola… - Acta …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Background: The applicability of the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) has been questioned in
the assessment of pain in the elderly. We compared VAS with three other pain scales, Verbal …
the assessment of pain in the elderly. We compared VAS with three other pain scales, Verbal …
Effects of tramadol and meperidine on respiration, plasma catecholamine concentrations, and hemodynamics
LH Mildh, KA Leino, OA Kirvelä - Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 1999 - Elsevier
Study Objective: To evaluate the effects of high analgesic doses of tramadol and meperidine
on respiration, plasma catecholamine concentrations, and hemodynamic parameters. Study …
on respiration, plasma catecholamine concentrations, and hemodynamic parameters. Study …
Local infiltration analgesia with levobupivacaine compared with intrathecal morphine in total hip arthroplasty patients
…, K Mäkelä, P Virolainen, KA Leino… - Acta …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Background Recently, local infiltration analgesia ( LIA ) has been promoted for pain control
after total hip arthroplasty ( THA ). We hypothesized that LIA would offer equal analgesic …
after total hip arthroplasty ( THA ). We hypothesized that LIA would offer equal analgesic …
Unrecognised obstructive sleep apnoea is common in severe peripheral arterial disease
…, H Scheinin, HY Helenius, KA Leino… - European …, 2013 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Patients needing surgery for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) represent a severe form of
atherosclerosis with an overall 5-yr mortality of 30% after revascularisation. The aetiology for …
atherosclerosis with an overall 5-yr mortality of 30% after revascularisation. The aetiology for …
Osteointegration of PLGA implants with nanostructured or microsized β-TCP particles in a minipig model
…, N Moritz, EO Suokas, N Strandberg, KA Leino… - Journal of the …, 2014 - Elsevier
Bioresorbable suture anchors and interference screws have certain benefits over equivalent
titanium-alloy implants. However, there is a need for compositional improvement of currently …
titanium-alloy implants. However, there is a need for compositional improvement of currently …
[HTML][HTML] Alterations in heart rate variability in patients with peripheral arterial disease requiring surgical revascularization have limited association with postoperative …
…, OJ Polo, H Scheinin, RM Laitio, KA Leino… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and
associates with high mortality after surgery. Since abnormal heart rate variability (HRV) is …
associates with high mortality after surgery. Since abnormal heart rate variability (HRV) is …
The effect of desmopressin on blood loss in patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing hip arthroplasty
KA Leino, HK Pälve, HT Tiusanen… - Acta …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Blood loss is an important issue for patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing
hip surgery. We hypothesised that intraoperative desmopressin treatment would result in a …
hip surgery. We hypothesised that intraoperative desmopressin treatment would result in a …
Sleep apnoea is associated with major cardiac events in peripheral arterial disease
…, H Scheinin, T Vahlberg, KA Leino… - European …, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with atherosclerosis and cardiovascular events.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) represents severe atherosclerosis with a high mortality …
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) represents severe atherosclerosis with a high mortality …
The effect of body mass index on the spread of spinal block in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
KA Leino, KS Kuusniemi, HK Pälve, HT Tiusanen… - Journal of …, 2011 - Springer
Purpose Body mass index (BMI) has a significant effect on the spread of sensory spinal block
in rheumatoid patients. We tried to achieve the same spread of spinal block for patients in …
in rheumatoid patients. We tried to achieve the same spread of spinal block for patients in …