Abstract Cardiac surgery is a distinctive surgical discipline that often necessitates the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and full anticoagulation intraoperatively, along with varying levels of antithrombotic treatments both before..
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Abstract Background: Patient selection for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support is complex and associated with variability between clinicians. Disparities exist in ECMO use, with lower utilization in patients who are female,..
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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) frequently occurs as a complication of cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Its prevalence and severity are determined by various preoperative and intraoperative factors...
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Abstract Introduction: In remote hospital settings, providing timely and effective extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is challenging due to infrastructure limitations and accessibility issues. We are highlighting the importance of grab-and-go ECPR..
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Abstract Background Communication failures contribute to quality gaps and may lead to serious safety events (SSEs) in the operating room (OR). Our perioperative services team experienced an increased rate of..
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Abstract Background: A body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m² is traditionally a contraindication to extracorporeal support. We evaluated outcomes and quality of life (QoL) associated with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO)..
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Abstract Introduction: Although outcomes of post-cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are well studied1, the outcomes of patients bridged to cardiac surgery with ECMO are less well understood. We undertook this study..
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Abstract Background Critical care of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with acute brain injury (ABI)is notable for a lack of high‑quality clinical evidence. Here, we offer guidelines for neurological..
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Abstract Objectives To assess microvascular reactivity during a skin thermal challenge early post-cardiac surgery and its association with outcomes. Design Noninvasive physiological study. Setting Thirty-five-bed department of intensive care. Participants..
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Abstract Background: Acute right ventricular failure is a critical complication after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, often managed with a temporary paracorporeal right ventricular assist device (RVAD). This study..
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Abstract Introduction This study aimed to examine the educational challenges faced by perfusionists in Japan. Although Japan has over 400 cardiovascular surgery centers, it performs fewer surgeries than by countries..
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Abstract The optimal dosing strategy of antimicrobial agents in critically ill patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is unknown. We conducted comprehensive review of existing literature on effect of ECMO..
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Abstract BACKGROUND Cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass induces a significant systemic inflammatory response, contributing to various postoperative complications, including pulmonary dysfunction, myocardial and kidney injuries. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect..
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Refractory cardiac arrest?? Still a challenge for community, particularly refractory OHCA for the chain of survival. In past couple years, evidence has been generated about ECPR... still, evidence remains controversial,..
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Abstract Background Central venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a commonly employed strategy to support patients in refractory postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (RPCS). This support can be provided using either indirect..
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Abstract Study objective The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a two-step patient blood management (PBM) program in red blood cell (RBC) transfusion requirements among patients..
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Abstract Purpose: Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is an integral part of the management algorithm of patients with severe respiratory failure refractory to evidence-based conventional treatments. Right ventricular injury (RVI)..
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Abstract Background Coagulatory alterations are common after pediatric cardiac surgery and can be addressed with point-of-care (POC) coagulation analysis. The aim of the present study is to evaluate a preventive..
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Abstract The “International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for the Evaluation and Care of Cardiac Transplant Candidates—2024” updates and replaces the “Listing Criteria for Heart Transplantation: International Society..
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Please join me and Dr. Lillian Su for our upcoming webinar, “The Single Ventricle Patient: Why It Takes a Team.” We’ll discuss the single ventricle patients unique anatomy and physiology..
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This 1 hour live webinar provides essential training on managing the Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP). Developed for clinical personnel, it includes troubleshooting and effective management practices, focusing on the..
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Abstract Background The optimal fluid management strategy for patients undergoing cardiac surgery was controversial regarding fluid volume and intraoperative fluid types. This study aimed to assess the correlation between colloids..
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Abstract Background There is significant variability in postoperative neurological injury rates in patients with , with early injuries impacting long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes; therefore, there is an urgent need for identifying effective..
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Abstract Data describing the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in pediatric acute liver failure (PALF) are scarce. Thus, we aimed to describe the use of ECMO in patients with..
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Abstract Objective: Analyze risk factors for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) in adults and establish a nomogram model for CSA-AKI based on plasma soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) and..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Adequate theoretical and practical training of prospective clinical perfusionists is essential for maintaining clinical standards and ensuring patient safety during cardiac surgery procedures. Perfusion schools play a crucial..
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Abstract Case Report A 56-year-old male with a medical history significant for coronary artery disease complicated by non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in 2011 (at which time he received a..
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Abstract Background The CRUCIAL trial (NCT04217421) is investigating the effect of postnatal and perioperative administration of allopurinol on postoperative brain injury in neonates with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) undergoing..
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Tuscany Normothermic Regional Perfusion Mobile Teams for Controlled Donation After Circulatory Death
Abstract Introduction To facilitate the implementation of controlled donation after circulatory death (cDCD) programs even in hospitals not equipped with a local extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) team, some countries have..
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Abstract Background: Cardiovascular surgeries often require deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), which can disrupt blood clotting and lead to excessive bleeding. Traditional treatments involve transfusing blood and blood..
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