Yearly Archives: 2023

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Abstract Objectives The association of cryoprecipitate transfusion with patient outcomes after cardiac surgery is unclear. We aimed to investigate the predictors of, and outcomes associated with, postoperative cryoprecipitate transfusion in..

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Abstract Background and Objectives: After major heart surgery, some patients report visual hallucinations that cannot be attributed to psychosis or delirium. This study aimed to investigate the hallucination incidence in..

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Abstract Background Cryoprecipitate is often transfused in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However, its safety and effectiveness remain uncertain. Methods This study was a propensity score–matched analysis of data from the..

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Abstract The use of extracorporeal oxygenation and CO2 removal has gained clinical validity and popularity in recent years. These systems are composed of a pump to drive blood flow through the..

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Abstract Objectives The objective was to compare primary  between adult ECMO patients and cardiac surgical patients before  and . Furthermore, the authors explored whether in vitro treatment of ECMO patient blood samples with  (vWF)..

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Abstract Background Rapid fluid administration may decrease hemoglobin concentration (Hb) by a diluting effect, which could limit the increase in oxygen delivery (DO2) expected with a positive response to fluid..

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Abstract Background The use of a venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the postcardiotomy shock setting (PC-ECMO) can be life-saving. Risk stratification for patients under PC-ECMO is currently challenging. The..

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Abstract The loss of 50% blood volume is one accepted definition of massive haemorrhage, which ordinarily would trigger the massive transfusion protocol, involving the administration of high ratios of fresh..

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Abstract Acute right ventricular (RV) failure following massive pulmonary embolism (PE) can have significant hemodynamic consequences and is the mode of death. Temporary mechanical circulatory support can provide tissue perfusion..

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Abstract Artificial lung (AL) systems provide respiratory support to patients with severe lung disease, but none can adapt to the changing respiratory needs of the patients. Precisely, none can automatically..

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Abstract To summarized the technology of autologous platelet-rich plasmapheresis and analyzed the product quality, in order to provide safe and effective product guarantee service for clinical treatment. Technical parameters were..

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Abstract Background: Recognition of postoperative infection after cardiac surgery is challenging. Biomarkers may be very useful to recognize infection at early stage, but the literature is controversial. Methods: We conducted..

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Abstract Blood conservation practice in pediatric cardiac surgery has not been consistently adopted as quality improvement in many centers despite known risks associated with allogeneic blood products, shortage of donors,..

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  Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp de Perfusionistas...

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  Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp de Perfusionistas...

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Abstract Background We aimed to compare the frequency of acute kidney injury (AKI) and its effects on mortality and morbidity with different classification systems in pediatric patients who had surgery..

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Abstract Big Data, and the derived analysis techniques, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, have been considered a revolution in the modern practice of medicine. Big Data comes from..

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Abstract In normal patients, we typically observe a greater systolic arterial pressure (SAP) in peripheral arteries than in the aorta, while the mean arterial pressure (MAP) is the same in..

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Abstract Introduction: Massive acute pulmonary embolism (MAPE) with obstructive cardiogenic shock is associated with a mortality rate of more than 50%. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been increasingly used..

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Abstract Objectives To investigate the independent association of  with hospital mortality and key relevant clinical outcomes in cardiac surgery. Design A single-center, propensity score-matched, retrospective, cohort study. Setting At an American..

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Abstract Mycobacterium chimaera is a nontuberculous mycobacterium that belongs to the Mycobacterium avium complex. Invasive infections are very rare and have been associated with contaminated heater-cooler water systems used during cardiopulmonary..

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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation provides cardiorespiratory support to patients in cardiogenic shock. This comes at the cost of increased left ventricle (LV) afterload that can be partly ascribed to retrograde..

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Abstract Dampening of the arterial line waveform during surgery is always a major concern for the operating team. During cardiovascular surgery the etiology may be very serious and require immediate..

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Abstract Background The purpose of this Neonatal and Pediatric Heart and Renal Outcomes Network study was to describe the  and outcomes of cardiac surgery–associated  (CS-AKI) after cardiac surgery without  (non-CPB). Methods We performed..

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Abstract A 28 year old lady experienced acute asthma exacerbation precipitated by the inhalation of a recreational drug (“Kobret”). She presented with ultra-severe hypercapnia and associated acidosis due to refractory..

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Abstract Introduction In cardiac arrest, cerebral ischaemia and reperfusion injury mainly determine the neurological outcome. The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between the course of cerebral..

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Abstract Background Despite recent data suggesting improved outcomes with bivalirudin vs heparin in pediatric Ventricular assist devices (VAD), higher costs remain a barrier. This study quantified trends in bivalirudin use..

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Abstract BACKGROUND  Unbalanced fluid solutions cause metabolic acidosis and could be associated with impaired coagulation and increased blood loss. OBJECTIVE  To investigate whether the use of a balanced colloid compared..

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Abstract Introduction: Patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and decompensated right heart failure (DRHF) have worse outcomes after pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA). We reviewed the role of central veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane..