Monthly Archives: febrero 2026

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Abstract Background: Neonates and young infants undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are highly vulnerable to pulmonary dysfunction, systemic inflammation, capillary leak, and fluid overload, which may lead to..

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Abstract This case report describes a pediatric cardiac surgery in which electrocardiographic (ECG) changes appeared immediately after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), followed by severe bradycardia and ultimately flaccid..

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Abstract Background Subclavian or axillary artery cannulation for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides a valuable alternative to femoral access; however, a comprehensive overview of such an approach in this..

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Abstract Background Blood oxygen content and management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), particularly during reperfusion phase after cross-clamping related ischemia, may influence systemic oxygen utilization, oxidative stress, and organ ischemia/reperfusion injury...

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Abstract Purpose This study aimed to systematically search, evaluate, and synthesize the latest evidence on the prevention and management of nosocomial infections in patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Methods..

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Abstract Background Optimal anatomical sites for temperature monitoring that most closely correlates with cerebral temperature remain debated in cardiac surgery, particularly during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest..

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Date & Location Monday, October 12, 2026, 7:00 AM - Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET, Heart & Vascular Insititute, CESI @ Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT Registration This course is limited..

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Abstract Patients with fulminant myocarditis accompanied by severe hemodynamic deterioration, cardiogenic shock, or refractory arrhythmias often require venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) treatment. When left ventricular (LV) dilation, elevated LV..

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Abstract Purpose of review  The present review addresses the underlying biology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) while recognizing that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an increasingly employed technology in..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a technology that provides temporary life support to critically ill patients with heart and/or lung failure. However, the complexity of the care involved..

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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery patients with severe preoperative left ventricular (LV) dysfunction are at high risk for poor postoperative outcomes including prolonged ventilation, renal failure and post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS)...

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Abstract Background Retrograde autologous priming and venous antegrade priming replace the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit crystalloid with patient blood to mitigate hemodilution. However, their effectiveness in pediatric patients, particularly when analyzed..

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Abstract This study aimed to investigate the heterogeneity of treatment effect for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) across various lactate trajectories in patients with acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock (AMICS) supported..

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Abstract OBJECTIVE Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a vital support for pediatric patients with severe cardiac or pulmonary failure. However, post-decannulation complications, particularly involving carotid artery ligation (CAL) or carotid..

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Abstract Background/Objectives: Postoperative body temperature abnormalities are common yet underrecognized, and their association with acute kidney injury (AKI) remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to identify early postoperative temperature..

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Abstract Background Pericardiectomy is a definitive treatment for constrictive pericarditis. However, the extent of resection and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) use remain debated. We therefore compared hemodynamic changes, complications, long-term survival,..

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Abstract Limb ischemia is the most common vascular complication in patients receiving femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and is associated with an increased risk of mortality., To improve blood flow..

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Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most prevalent chronic end stage lung disease. There are few long-term treatment options for end stage COPD due to donor lung..

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Abstract Introduction Gastrointestinal (GI) complications following cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass are rare but life threatening. Despite GI complications having implications for nutrition delivery, nutrition support practices in this population..

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Abstract Introduction: Weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) remains a major challenge because reliable indicators of cardiac recovery are lacking. Arterial pulse pressure (PP), a simple and continuously measured..

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Abstract Weaning from mechanical ventilation after cardiac surgery is a dynamic, multifaceted process that extends beyond respiratory function alone. While most patients experience timely extubation, others face delayed or failed..

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Abstract Objectives To synthesise the existing literature on nursing management in the care of ECMO-supported patients, with a focus on: (1) the competencies required for ECMO nursing care, (2) the..

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Abstract When critical illness is further complicated by severe respiratory failure, such as in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), patients may be..

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Abstract Objectives Cardiac surgery and the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) lead to short-lasting postoperative inflammatory response and some patients fail to adapt to the stress leading to a prolonged..

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Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) technology has witnessed remarkable advancements during the last decades. However, further research and development of devices are required to increase, for example, performance-efficiency, hemocompatibility, and..

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Abstract This retrospective single-center study evaluated adults with cardiogenic shock supported with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) from 2011 to 2023 to identify predictors of in-hospital mortality among those..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) services are characterised by variability in resource availability, specific expertise, device management and team organisation, especially regarding the role of perfusionists. This international survey..

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Abstract Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a critical complication, affecting up to 30% of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients, and contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. Recent studies indicate..

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Abstract Background Intraoperative cell salvage (CS) reduces allogeneic transfusion in cardiac surgery but depletes coagulation factors, potentially causing dose-dependent coagulopathy. Although mechanistic studies suggest hemostatic impairment at higher volumes, nearly..

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Abstract While cardiogenic shock (CS) is classically defined by primary cardiac dysfunction leading to impaired macrocirculatory variables—such as hypotension, reduced cardiac output (CO), and diminished left ventricular ejection fraction—growing evidence..