Abstract Objectives To identify differences in the reported vasoplegia incidence, intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS), and 30-day mortality rates as influenced by different vasoplegia definitions used in..
Read MoreAbstract Background The use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) as a cardiocirculatory support has tremendously increased in critically ill patients. Although fluid therapy is an essential component of the..
Read MoreAbstract Background This study aimed to systematically search for relevant evidence on the management of kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery both home and abroad. The evidence was evaluated and..
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND: Critically ill patients who receive circulatory or respiratory assist using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may develop hemolysis, which can complicate the delivery of supportive care and be a..
Read MoreThe echo lady; Lorena De Vanna, is a cardiac and respiratory physiologist graduated from the Central University of Venezuela. She currently holds British Society of Echocardiography accreditation..
Read MorePreparing the Child lung for transplant into the Adult patient with usage of EVLPD or Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Device a practical application which every Perfusionist should be familiar with...
Read MoreTotally Robotic Left Atrial Myxoma Removal with Ant.Lat Thoracotomy of the right chest limited accress femoral and Int.Jugular Cannula inserted for total inflow occlusion technique as well as cardio with..
Read MoreA complete advance series of lung procurement and usage of ex vivo lung perfusion technologies or device either in the presence of pulmonary thromboembolism. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO..
Read MoreAbstract A circular shunt, initially described by Shone et al. in 1962, refers to abnormal blood recirculation through complete intracardiac or intra- and extracardiac communications, bypassing the capillary beds. This..
Read MoreAbstract Background Anterior myocardial infarction standard of care prioritizes swift coronary reperfusion. Recent studies show left ventricular (LV) unloading with transvalvular axial flow pumps for 30 minutes before reperfusion (vs..
Read MoreAbstract Background Hemolysis is a common complication in critically ill patients with sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or therapy with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Heme degradation product bilirubin might..
Read MoreAbstract Objective This study aims to elucidate the relationship between thyroid function and surgical prognosis in patients undergoing cardiac and major vascular surgeries. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted..
Read MoreAbstract Over 10% of children develop thrombosis after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease. Children with a single ventricle physiology have the highest risk of thrombosis associated with increased length..
Read MoreAbstract Background Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are associated with morbidity and mortality in children following congenital cardiac surgery. Our center performs approximately 200 congenital surgeries a year, but infection rates and..
Read MoreAbstract While it is established that complement receptor molecules on the surface of erythrocytes are crucial for the clearance of immune complexes in the body, the molecular mechanisms underlying the..
Read MoreAbstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving technique in the armamentarium of critical care medicine. It involves extracorporeal blood circulation outside the body, providing temporary respiratory support while..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: Hemolysis, characterized by increased carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and methemoglobin (MetHb) levels, is a complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Methods: This prospective single-center study aimed to investigate the correlation..
Read MoreCardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) is one of the most critical advancements in cardiac surgery. It allows the surgical team to operate on a non-beating heart by temporarily taking over the functions..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a lethal emergency. However, even with instant surgical repair, early mortality is up to 20%. ATAAD complicated by coronary artery..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Following cardiac surgery, patients often require ventilatory support during transport to the intensive care unit (ICU). Manual ventilation using a bag valve mask (BVM) is commonly employed; however,..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES The goal was to report the outcomes and determine the effectiveness of a comprehensive organ protection strategy in total arch replacement. METHODS A total of 350 patients who..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves administering 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure to enhance oxygen delivery to tissues. Initially developed for decompression sickness, HBOT..
Read MoreAbstract Background and objectives Venous-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a pivotal means for rapid cardiopulmonary support, yet it may result in lower limb ischemia. This study aims to explore..
Read MoreAbstract Objective The clinical importance of individualized blood pressure management in optimizing cerebral perfusion during cardiac surgery has been well established. However, consensus on blood pressure goals is lacking. The..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Severe perioperative bleeding occurs in over 30 % of patients on ticagrelor undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (i-CABG) before completing the recommended 3-day washout. Intraoperative ticagrelor removal with..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: Previous studies have demonstrated an association between transfusion and increased organ dysfunction. We sought to determine the association between transfusion of blood components (red blood cell [RBC], plasma, platelet,..
Read MoreAbstract Almost a quarter of a millennium after the discovery of an acidic substance in sour milk by Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele and more than 100 years after the..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Our objective was to explore the effects of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) on the pharmacokinetics of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride via vitro and in vivo experiments Design A single-center animal..
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