Yearly Archives: 2025

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Cardioplegic arrest can be induced by various methods, fueling a long-standing controversy about their comparative merit. We aim to compare cardioplegic methods in coronary artery disease. Methods PubMed,..

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Abstract Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is a strategy of postmortem reperfusion with warm oxygenated blood of a portion of the body applied in donors undergoing circulatory determination of death (DCDDs)...

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Abstract Perioperative impairment of glycaemic control significantly increases the risk of major postoperative complications. The use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has demonstrated benefits in glycaemic control, but its use..

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Abstract The common carotid artery (CCA) is an easily accessible means of providing cerebral and systemic perfusion during complex aortic surgery. Our technique for using CCA perfusion through a graft..

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Abstract Background The optimal low‐flow duration (LFD) for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) and conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) remains unclear. We evaluated the impact of LFD on neurological outcomes based on..

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Abstract Objectives Our aim was to assess the association between mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) and cardiac index (CI) among cardiac surgical patients during the initial 4 hours in the..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and severe complication following cardiac surgery, particularly in patients with impaired kidney function. The existing Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO)..

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Abstract Objectives To identify independent predictors of 30-day mortality, adverse discharge, and length of hospital stay following a perioperative stroke among cardiac surgical patients, and to measure trends in outcomes..

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Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery remains a high-risk procedure for bleeding despite advances in patient blood management. Conventional centrifugation-based autotransfusion devices primarily recover red blood cells, losing platelets and coagulation factors. The..

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Abstract Mesenteric ischemia (Me-Is) is a severe complication with high mortality after cardiac surgery. We examined whether intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) might serve as a biomarker for early..

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Abstract Objective:   To identify risk factors for bleeding and thrombotic complications during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in adults and to develop a predictive model based on these factors...

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Abstract We read with great interest the article by Kowara et al.,[] which highlights the potential of PvCO2 × Ve/Q as a key predictive marker for hyperlactatemia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This..

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Abstract Background Despite advancements in surgical techniques and intensive care management, the incidence of prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) following cardiac surgery remains a significant concern. Objectives Investigate the relationship between..

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Abstract Cerebral embolic protection (CEP) devices may be a tool to mitigate the perioperative stroke risk in cardiac surgery. However, studies are limited. The aim of this study was to..

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Abstract Many of the pivotal early achievements in cardiac surgery were possible because of research using canine models. Specific advances attributed to canine experiments include the use of hypothermia, cardiopulmonary..

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Abstract Background:  Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with impaired renal oxygenation and acute kidney injury. We investigated whether a higher than our standard blood flow during CPB..

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Abstract Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS), including venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) is a temporary support option for patients with severe respiratory failure. Current..

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Abstract Background Thrombocytopenia is a recognized risk factor for bleeding during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This study determines the incidence, risk factors, and clinical relevance of thrombocytopenia and platelet transfusions..

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Abstract Sleep is essential for human health and represents an active state of unconsciousness that plays a critical role in restoring brain and body functions, as well as regulating the..

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Abstract Background During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), which is frequently utilized in open-heart surgery, the maintenance of circulation in a non-physiological environment may lead to alterations in the properties of circulating..

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Abstract Background The global prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) is increasing. Research on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) predominantly originates from high-income countries, resulting in an incomplete understanding of the true global..

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Abstract Background Vasoplegia during cardiac surgery is common and associated with perioperative mortality. Hydroxocobalamin is a catecholamine-sparing approach for treating vasoplegia. However, there is currently limited evidence to inform its..

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Abstract Background Autologous blood donation (ABD) can be indicated in pregnant individuals with rare blood groups. Yet, unlike hospitals, some blood establishments are reluctant to collect ABDs in this population...

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Abstract The Working Group on Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Extracorporeal Life Support of China National Center for Cardiovascular Quality Improvement presents evidence-based guidelines on patient blood management for adult cardiac surgery..

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Abstract Background Veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV‑ECMO) is associated with a high transfusion burden. While trials have concluded that red blood cell (RBC) storage does not impact patient morbidity and..

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Abstract The use of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR) in cases of cardiac arrest is increasing, as addressed in the number of cases in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) dashboard. Of..

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Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is a life support technique used for patients with life-threatening respiratory failure. It effectively addresses arterial hypoxemia without overstretching the injured lungs. Traditional..

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Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical intervention for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure. However, pharmacological management for ECMO-supported patients presents unique challenges due to alterations..

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Abstract Background Mixed cardiogenic and septic shock has been shown to have a higher mortality than cardiogenic shock alone and presents a unique hemodynamic phenotype. Objectives This study aimed to..

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Abstract Post cardiac surgery shock (PCS) is a life-threatening condition that may require the use of mechanical circulatory support. Venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used to treat..