Yearly Archives: 2024

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Abstract In this article, we present a generic model for social and cognitive skills that can be used in work and (simulation-based) education in healthcare. We combined existing non-technical skills..

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Abstract We sought to develop and validate a new risk stratification score for mortality for children supported with a ventricular assist device (VAD). This retrospective, multicenter study used data from..

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Abstract Acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS) carries a dismal prognosis. Short-term mortality is in the range of 40–50% []. Until recently, only treatment of the culprit lesion by percutaneous..

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Abstract Microfluidic membrane oxygenators are designed to mimic branching vasculature of the native lung during extracorporeal lung support. To date, scaling of such devices to achieve clinically relevant blood flow..

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Abstract Introduction Antithrombin (AT) is a natural anticoagulant essential to enhancing the unfractionated heparin (UFH) anticoagulant effect. Its supplementation in the management of UFH-based anticoagulation during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Abstract Massive/high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with a 30-day mortality rate of approximately 65%. In searching for strategies that may make a dent on this dismal mortality rate, investigators..

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Abstract The use of mechanical circulatory support using percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVAD) has increased rapidly during the last decade without substantial new evidence for their effect on outcome. In..

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Abstract Assessment of left ventricular systolic and diastolic pump properties is fundamental to advancing the understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology and therapeutics, especially for heart failure. The use of end-systolic and..

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Abstract An increasing number of devices can provide mechanical circulatory support (MCS) to patients with acute hemodynamic compromise and chronic end-stage heart failure. These devices work by different pumping mechanisms,..

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Abstract Background Patients requiring biventricular support (BIVAD) face higher morbidity than those undergoing durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation alone. The goal of the current study was to evaluate..

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Abstract There has been a significant increase in the use of short-term percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) as acute circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and to provide haemodynamic support during..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Dual-lumen cannulas for veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support are typically inserted in the right internal jugular vein (RIJV); however, some scenarios can make this venous route..

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Abstract Introduction Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is used for refractory hypoxemia, although despite this, in high cardiac output states, hypoxaemia may persist. The administration of beta-blockers has been..

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Abstract Objectives Although cardiogenic shock requiring extracorporeal life support after cardiac surgery is associated with high mortality, the impact of sex on outcomes of postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support remains unclear..

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Abstract Background Women are at higher risk of mortality from many acute cardiovascular conditions, but studies have demonstrated differing findings regarding the mortality of cardiogenic shock in women and men...

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Abstract Objectives To estimate whether the association of transfusion and acute kidney injury (AKI) has a threshold of oxygen delivery below which transfusion is beneficial but above which it is..

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Abstract In 1900, Fiedler first reported autopsy cases with peculiar inflammation of the myocardium, which he named interstitial myocarditis. He postulated an isolated cardiac inflammation of the myocardium in the..

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Abstract Background Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are frequent in patients after cardiac surgery. This study assessed whether a bundle of care including pre-operative and post-operative administration of  (EPO) with intravenous..

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Abstract Background It is common for patients on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) to require continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). This can be done using separate vascular access for..

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Abstract Background A left thoracotomy approach is anatomically appropriate for childhood aortic coarctation; however, the pediatric femoral arteriovenous diameters are too small for cardiopulmonary bypass cannulation. We aimed to determine..

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Abstract Background Platelets stored at 1–6 °C are hypothesized to be more hemostatically active than standard room temperature platelets (RTP) stored at 20–24 °C. Recent studies suggest converting RTP to cold-stored platelets..

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Abstract Background:   Antithrombin (AT) replacement is occasionally utilized in the setting of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-associated heparin resistance. Although past studies emphasized the high costs and limited clinical benefit..

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Abstract Background Risk-stratifying patients with  (CS) is a major unmet need. The recently proposed Society for Cardiovascular  and Interventions (SCAI) staging system for CS severity lacks uniform criteria defining each stage. Objectives..

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Abstract DESPITE MEDICAL ADVANCEMENTS, mortality in cardiogenic shock (CS) remains unacceptably high.The decreased cardiac output resulting in impaired oxygen delivery characteristic of CS triggers a dismal cascade culminating in tissue..

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Abstract Introduction Limited evidence exists on the distribution of ABO RhD blood groups and prevalence and specificity of red blood cell (RBC) alloantibodies in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples..

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Abstract Cardiac aortic surgery is an extremely complicated procedure that often requires large volume blood transfusions during the operation. Currently, it is not possible to accurately estimate the intraoperative blood..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a complex and life-threatening condition with multifactorial etiologies, ranging from ischemic injury to nephrotoxic exposures. Management is founded on treating the underlying cause of..

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Abstract Background: Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is a therapy for patients with refractory respiratory failure. The decision to decannulate someone from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often involves weaning trials..

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Abstract The usage of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiothoracic surgery contributes to the activation of the inflammatory response. In certain cases, the systemic inflammatory response may be immoderate, leading to..

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Abstract Objectives To compare the outcomes of factor eight inhibitor bypassing activity (FEIBA) versus fresh frozen plasma (FFP) as the primary treatment for postoperative coagulopathy in patients undergoing cardiac surgery...