Yearly Archives: 2023

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Abstract Introduction Microcirculatory dysfunction after  is associated with significant morbidity and worse clinical outcomes. Abnormal  can occur from multiple causes, including cytokine-mediated vascular , , and an inadequate balance between  and . In response to ,  produce cellular  (CAMs)..

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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is frequently employed for cardiac surgery, and selecting a suitable priming fluid is a prerequisite for CPB. Currently, the commonly used priming fluids in clinics..

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Abstract Complexity and a certain level of uncertainty are inherent to the clinical scenarios faced by the treating teams, often inundated with exhaustive details. Disease arises from a multitude of..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is utilized as a rescue therapy in the management of pediatric patients with refractory septic shock. Multiple studies support the use of a central..

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Abstract Objective:  Neurologic complications in pediatric patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are common and lead to morbidity and mortality; however, few modifiable factors are known. Design:  Retrospective study..

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Abstract Introduction: Obesity, defined as a body mass index ≥ 40 kg/m2, was considered a relative contraindication to cannulation for extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the coronavirus pandemic. While body habitus can..

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Abstract Decannulation of patients on peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) typically involves femoral arterial cutdown and surgical arteriotomy closure in an operating room under general anesthesia. However, this..

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Abstract Background: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can re-establish tissue perfusion in refractory cardiac arrest requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Levosimendan showed potential benefit in VA-ECMO weaning and mortality but was not..

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Abstract Dual circulation is a common but underrecognized physiological occurrence associated with peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Competitive flow will develop between blood ejected from the heart and blood..

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Abstract Purpose Thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 150 × 109/L) is common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and is likely associated with worse outcomes. In this study we present international contemporary data on thrombocytopenia..

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Abstract Cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) provokes a systemic inflammatory response. This is mainly triggered by contact activation of blood by artificial surfaces of the extracorporeal circuit. Although often..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) exposes patients to multiple radiologic studies. We hypothesized ECMO patients endure radiation exposure in excess of the International Commission of Radiological Protection (ICRP) recommendations of..

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Abstract During extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) blood is exposed to artificial surfaces, resulting in contact activation of the intrinsic coagulation pathway initiated by coagulation factor XII (FXII). Little is known..

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Abstract Purpose Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) can be used to support severely ill patients with cardiogenic shock. While age is commonly used in patient selection, little is known..

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Abstract Background: Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure may deteriorate despite invasive mechanical ventilation and thus require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is the antithrombotic of..

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Abstract Background In the recent ALBICS (ALBumin In Cardiac Surgery) trial, 4% albumin used for  priming and volume replacement increased perioperative bleeding compared with . In the present exploratory study, albumin-related bleeding..

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Abstract The recent study by Scolari et al. [] entitled ‘Association between serum lactate levels and mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock receiving mechanical circulatory support: a multicenter retrospective cohort..

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Abstract Pulmonary arterial pressure (PAH) usually increases after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), but this normally does not affect weaning off CPB. Here we report a case of severe PAH in a..

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Abstract Surgical resection of obstructive tracheal tumors can be challenging to cardiothoracic surgeons and anesthesiologists. It is often difficult in these cases to maintain oxygenation by face mask ventilation during..

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Abstract Objective To determine the effect of intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS) on hospital mortality and non-home discharge for patients undergoing cardiac surgery over a 16-year period..

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Abstract Early and long-term outcomes in patients with pulmonary atresia-intact ventricular septum undergoing staged univentricular palliations have been known to be adversely affected by the presence of right ventricle–dependent coronary..

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Abstract This letter highlights the need for a structured pathway for Perfusionists to work across borders in order to address workforce shortages and provide comparable opportunities to other medical professions...

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Abstract OBJECTIVES We analyzed the temperature in proximal aortic repair with moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) and evaluated the effect of the cooling status on postoperative outcomes. METHODS A total..

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Abstract Assessment of native cardiac output during extracorporeal circulation is challenging. We assessed a modified Fick principle under conditions such as dead space and shunt in 13 anesthetized swine undergoing..

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Abstract Recently, advances in wearable technologies, data science and machine learning have begun to transform evidence-based medicine, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a future of next-generation ‘deep’ medicine. Despite stunning..

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Abstract Hemodynamic instability in postresuscitation syndrome worsens survival and neurological outcomes. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for refractory cardiac arrest might improve outcomes. Hemodynamical support under VA ECMO relies..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to examine whether perioperative changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF) relate to postoperative neurological deficits in patients undergoing aortic arch surgery involving..

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Abstract Background: Systemic anticoagulation with heparin during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) should be neutralized by protamine administration to restore normal hemostasis. Our previous study showed the protamine-to-heparin ratio (P-to-H) of 1:1..