Monthly Archives: septiembre 2025

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Abstract Mobilization of patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)—especially with femoral cannulas—presents unique challenges. This single-center retrospective cohort study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of mobilizing these..

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Abstract Background Predictors of death resulting from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) withdrawal, in-hospital death after ECMO liberation, and survival to hospital discharge have been evaluated incompletely, despite the prognostic insight..

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Abstract Cardiovascular collapse and arrest in the periprocedural setting and intensive care unit differ from arrests in other contexts (such as out-of-hospital or hospital ward) because clinicians almost always witness..

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Abstract Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO₂R) prevents intubation and facilitates extubation in patients with hypercapnic respiratory failure. However, low-flow systems increase shear stress and need full anticoagulation, increasing the risk..

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Abstract Objective:  To characterize the variability in venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) candidacy decision-making processes across international Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) member institutions. Design:  An international survey study of..

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Abstract Background Evidence on prophylactic venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with complex high-risk coronary artery lesions is limited. Objectives The authors aimed..

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Abstract This referral center’s prospective inception-cohort study from 1989 to 2000 (Era 1) and 2000 to 2022 (Era 2) included 232 consecutive children having neonatal respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)...

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Abstract Pumping blood through an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit in critically ill patients inevitably leads to a pathophysiological response characterized by platelet and procoagulant activation, fibrin deposition, and immunomodulation. This..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To evaluate the relationship between the duration of pre-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) mechanical ventilation and mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients undergoing venovenous ECMO. DESIGN:  Retrospective..

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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a life-saving mechanical support in patients with cardiogenic shock. There are great variations in the reported rates of neurological complications and associated..

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Abstract Background Intravenous calcium is frequently administered in cardiac surgery patients to improve hemodynamics. Objectives To assess safety and efficacy of intravenous calcium administration in this population. Methods We conducted..

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Abstract Mitral regurgitation (MR) in lung transplant (LTx) recipients is a rare but complex cardiopulmonary phenomenon. The overlap between symptoms of MR and post-LTx complications, such as primary graft dysfunction,..

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Abstract Objectives:  To report on 5-year survival, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and occupational status of patients with respiratory or cardiac failure, who were supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)...

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Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of end-stage heart failure coupled with limited donor organs creates a critical need for novel strategies in heart transplantation. Donation after circulatory death offers a..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication following cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This is partly attributable to crystalloid-based priming solutions causing both hemolysis and loss..

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Abstract Objective To construct a nomogram prediction model for death in patients with cardiogenic shock after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) weaning. Methods Totally 210 patients with cardiogenic shock treated with..

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Abstract Advances in cardiovascular disease prevention are often hailed as one of the major public health accomplishments of the past 50 years. The progress achieved is rooted in efforts challenging..

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Abstract Objectives Maintaining a nadir oxygen delivery ≥ 280 mL/min/m2 during cardiopulmonary bypass is a pillar of the goal-directed perfusion strategy in cardiac surgery. However, there are patients who develop a..

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Abstract Background: The use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) has revolutionized the management of cardiogenic shock (CS). However, standardized readiness-to-explant criteria for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) have not been..

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Abstract Objective To explore the factors affecting patient outcomes in pulmonary artery thromboendarterectomy (PTE) under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support and to provide a reference..

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Scientific Explanation of Tetralogy of Fallot With Pulmonary Atresia and the Therapeutic Role of Dr. Sam Zeraatian-Nejad Davani 1. Introduction to the Disease: Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Tetralogy of Fallot..

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Abstract Lightning strike injuries have a high mortality rate and frequently result in immediate cardiac arrest. Although extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, its role..

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Abstract Objectives Maintaining a nadir oxygen delivery ≥ 280 mL/min/m2 during cardiopulmonary bypass is a pillar of the goal-directed perfusion strategy in cardiac surgery. However, there are patients who develop a..

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Abstract Objectives Minimal invasive Extracorporeal Circulation (MiECC) and Hybrid System (HS) have been introduced to potentially reduce the inflammatory response compared to conventional Cardiopulmonary Bypass (cCPB). The HS combines elements..

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Abstract As survival among patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) continues to improve, the population of adults with CHD (ACHD) is rapidly growing. These patients often present with complex anatomy,..

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Abstract Background Although extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has shown promise for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (CA), limited data exist regarding its application in cases involving severe primary blast lung injury..

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Abstract Objective Postoperative cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmias are significant complications following cardiac surgery, frequently resulting in increased mortality, longer hospital stays, higher healthcare costs, and diminished patient quality of life...

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Abstract Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) plays a central role in pediatric cardiac surgery, yet standardized quality indicators (QIs) specific to pediatric practice remain underutilized across institutions. Methods A comprehensive review..

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Abstract To evaluate a novel anticoagulation strategy in an extracorporeal circuit, we introduce a device that induces local hypothermia as blood flows through the circuit. Using a pig model, we..

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Abstract Background/Objectives: Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is increasingly utilized for the management of acute decompensated heart failure (HF) and cardiogenic shock (CS). The primary goals of MCS are to restore systemic..