Yearly Archives: 2024

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Abstract Andexanet alfa is an analog of activated factor X and is used as an antagonist of anti-activated factor X agents. Andexanet alfa is useful for hemostasis in emergent bleeding..

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Abstract Objectives  is a potentially life-threatening complication during  (ECMO). In this study, we assessed the incidence, , and risk factors for mortality of cardiac tamponade during ECMO. Design We queried the  Organization (ELSO)..

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Abstract Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have demonstrated their impact on disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) of patients with peritoneal metastases (PM). However, prior literature..

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Abstract Recent in vitro studies have investigated the effects of hemoadsorption therapy on endothelial function in sepsis showing a reduction in markers of endothelial dysfunction, but, to this day, there..

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Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), renal perfusion indices, and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac patients. Methods: In a prospective cohort..

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Abstract Blood oxygenators are used to saturate oxygen levels and remove carbon dioxide from the body during cardiopulmonary bypass. Although the natural lung is hydrophilic, commercially used oxygenator materials are..

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Abstract Background Neurologic impairments are a significant concern for survivors after  cardiac surgery with  (CPB). We have previously shown that mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) delivery through CPB has the potential to mitigate the effects..

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Abstract Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) techniques are becoming minimally invasive in clinical practice. The literature describes various extracorporeal techniques which seek to eliminate air-blood contact and reduce both hemodilution and the..

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Abstract Background Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can be initiated during cardiac surgery or later in ICU according to the hemodynamic profile and organ perfusion. Our aim was to study..

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Abstract Purpose: Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality. In refractory shock, it is unclear if mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices improve survival. We conducted a network meta-analysis to determine..

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Abstract Background An asymptomatic  during cardiac surgery could lead to pulmonary complications and increased mortality. For , testing for  before surgery or vaccination could reduce the number of these pulmonary complications. The aim..

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Abstract Background The decision to perform transfusion is common but varies among centers and surgeons. This study looked at variables associated with red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in a statewide..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supplies circulatory support and gas exchange to critically ill patients. Despite the use of systemic anticoagulation, blood exposure to ECMO surfaces causes thromboembolism complications. Inhibition..

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Abstract The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry captures clinical data and outcomes on patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support across the globe at participating centers. It provides a..

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Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VVECMO) is a potent salvage therapy for ARDS patients who remain severely hypoxemic despite the use of more conventional treatments. In a study done in..

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Abstract Background The present article describes three cases of patients in cardiogenic shock (CS) with previous cardiac surgery that made them initially inoperable. Perioperative support with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate left ventricular (LV) unloading strategies in patients supported with peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). A retrospective review was conducted of..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used to support patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The impact of ECMO on long-term outcomes of patients with severe..

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Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is the implementation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during refractory cardiac arrest. The role of left-ventricular (LV) unloading with Impella in addition to..

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Abstract Haemorrhagic shock is frequent in critical care settings and responsible for a high mortality rate due to multiple organ dysfunction and coagulopathy. The management of critically ill patients with..

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Abstract Objective We conducted a prospective study to assess the face and content validity of a new virtual reality (VR) extracorporeal circulation simulator (ECC) developed for perfusionists to facilitate training..

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Abstract Introduction Critically ill patients supported with venoarterial  (VA ECMO) are at risk of developing severe arterial , which has been associated with increased mortality. Lower saturation targets in this population may..

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Abstract Patients undergoing coronary revascularization with extracorporeal circulation or cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may develop several biochemical changes in the microcirculation that lead to a systemic inflammatory response. Surgical incision, post-CPB..

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Abstract Objective. To evaluate the effect of NO added to the sweep gas of the oxygenator during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on the liver and kidneys in pigs.  Methods. An experiment..

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Abstract Purpose Cold-stored platelets (CSP) are an increasingly active topic of international research. They are maintained at 1–6 °C, in contrast to standard room-temperature platelets (RTP) kept at 20–24 °C. Recent evidence..

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Abstract This study presents Neuro-SPARK, the first scoring system developed to assess the risk of neurologic injury in pediatric and neonatal patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Using the extracorporeal..

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Abstract Background In open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair, we have been performing vascular reconstruction under moderate to deep hypothermia and assisted circulation using simultaneous upper and lower body perfusion...

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Abstract Hemolysis is a complication of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and methemoglobin (MetHb) were suggested as potential hemolysis biomarkers. This retrospective study was based on a prospective registry aimed..

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Abstract Objective We designed a simplified total arch reconstruction (s-TAR) technique which could be performed under mild hypothermia (30–32 °C) with distal aortic perfusion. This study aimed to compare its efficacy..

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Abstract Introduction The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) is a communication tool that improves teamwork and patient outcomes. SSC effectiveness is dependent on implementation fidelity. Administrative audits fail to capture most..