Please join us in-person for the Chicagoland Perfusion Foundation 2026 conference on February 28th, 2026. The Chicagoland Perfusion Foundation (CPF) believes that the highest quality of education happens when we..
Read MoreWatch here the live broadcast of the "Educational seminars in Extracorporeal Circulation 2025-2026 ". The seminars are marked with 11,5 credits (ECMECs) from the Panhellenic Medical Association. The 2nd Seminar is marked..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Prone positioning improves survival in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) by reducing ventilator-induced lung injury and enhancing ventilation–perfusion matching. Whether these physiological benefits translate to patients..
Read MoreAbstract Context: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a life-sustaining therapy for severe refractory cardiogenic shock. Although VA-ECMO provides various degrees of cardiopulmonary support, mortality rates remain high. Serum biomarkers have..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Ventricular assist devices (VADs) have emerged as essential tools for stage D heart failure, improving survival and quality of life by serving as a bridge to transplant, destination..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Cardiac surgery is associated with an increased dioxygen (O2) consumption (VO2) following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). But data on intraoperative VO2 variation during pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) are scarce. We aimed..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), an emerging resuscitative therapy following refractory cardiac arrests, is associated with hemorrhagic complications that potentially affect patient outcomes. Objectives This study evaluated the risks..
Read MoreAbstract (ECMO) is an invaluable resource in the treatment of critically ill children with cardiopulmonary failure. To date, over 36,000 children have been placed on ECMO and the utilization of..
Read MoreYou are invited to attend the Veno-Arterial/Veno-Venous Cannulation Simulation Program to be held March 11th-12th, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Clinical faculty will engage you in a peer-to-peer, highly interactive educational..
Read MoreMadrid, 15 de diciembre de 2025. El 26 y 27 de febrero de 2026 celebraremos las I Jornadas de Actualización en ECMO de la SEMICYUC, un encuentro organizado por nuestro que reunirá en..
Read MoreDear Colleagues, It is with great pleasure that we extend our warmest invitation to the 8th Annual Conference of the Asia-Pacific Chapter of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (APELSO 2026)...
Read MoreAbstract Background: Nosocomial infections are common in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with ECMO cannula‑site infections (ECMO‑CSI) being the most frequent infections directly related to the ECMO run. These..
Read MoreAbstract Objective This scoping review systematically examines the use of intraoperative cell salvage in bacterially contaminated surgical settings, examining contamination levels, decontamination strategies, and clinical outcomes following the reinfusion of..
Read MoreAbstract Background Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) with cardiac arrest is an obstetric emergency with an exceedingly high maternal mortality. Early application of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) may provide essential..
Read MoreAbstract Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is a cornerstone extracorporeal therapy with broad immunomodulatory effects across diverse immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases. By removing circulating pathogenic substances such as autoantibodies, immune complexes,..
Read MoreInfusion strategy of del Nido cardioplegia for long aortic cross-clamp time in adult cardiac surgery
Abstract Background The del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) solution has been widely used for myocardial protection in adult cardiac surgery, however, its use remains unclear in cases with long aortic cross-clamp..
Read MoreAbstract Aims The study explores the association between race, survival and neurological outcomes among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients listed in Minnesota metro and the University of Minnesota Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary..
Read MoreAbstract Managing refractory cardiogenic shock is individualized, with few aspects considered routine or universally contraindicated. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a temporary mechanical circulatory support strategy, providing hemodynamic stabilization..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) is a common and serious complication of coronary angiography, caused by iodinated contrast agents. It significantly worsens cardiovascular prognosis and increases in-hospital morbidity..
Read MoreAbstract Background The association between sex and cardiovascular risk and different responses to heart failure therapies is well established. However, sex related outcomes of different types of short-term mechanical circulatory..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a new approach for cardiac arrest management and is regarded as a possible alternative for conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cCPR). Aim Our systematic review..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with several potential complications, including the activation of inflammatory and coagulation pathways, which may lead to acute kidney injury (AKI). In..
Read MoreAbstract Pressure-volume (PV) loop analysis remains the gold standard for studying cardiac physiology by offering a comprehensive analysis and quantitative assessment of the heart. The PV loop analysis uncovers the..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support technique used in patients with respiratory or cardiac failure. Despite the increased use of ECMO, the incidence and risk factors..
Read MoreAbstract Myocardial protection during cardiac surgery is crucial for preventing ischemia-reperfusion injury and preserving myocardial function. Cardioplegia, a solution used to induce electromechanical cardiac arrest, is the fundamental method for..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) plays a crucial role in the outcome of children following surgery for congenital heart disease. However, its availability and affordability are minimal across the globe...
Read MoreAbstract Despite evidence-based guidelines to inform platelet transfusion practice, unnecessary platelet transfusion persists. We performed a multicentre retrospective analysis of adults admitted to general medicine, subspecialty medicine and critical care..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of congenital heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric patients, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. Aim: To determine..
Read MoreAbstract This chapter provides an overview of heparin, including discovery, structure, mechanism of action, and principal use for anticoagulation. For over 100 years, heparin has a central role in prophylaxis..
Read MoreAbstract The activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) assay is essential for evaluating coagulation. However, prolonged APTT may result from pathological conditions or contamination with unfractionated heparin (UFH), which can occur..
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