... Abstract Haemodialysis with cellulose membranes causes activation of complement, platelets and leukocytes. Previous studies with pentoxifylline (Trental®) suggested beneficial effects on these processes. We therefore performed a pilot study of these variables in patients undergoing chronic...

... alter neutrophil-endothelial interactions and decrease neutrophil oxygen radical production, we investigated its effects on circulating leukocytes and platelets during bypass. Ten patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafts with cardiopulmonary bypass were randomly assigned to receive...

... Abstract 186 patients undergoing hemodialysis and their partners were examined with a personality inventory (Giessen test) and a questionnaire which was specially developed for this purpose. The instrument was used to measure the social interaction between patient and partner. The Giessen test...