Abstract Background: The inflammatory prognostic index (IPI) is a novel hematological parameter that reflects both inflammatory burden and immune status. Despite several studies on this new index, the prognostic value..
Read MoreAbstract Background Postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCS) is a life-threatening complication after adult cardiac surgery that frequently necessitates venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Central and peripheral VA-ECMO cannulation strategies generate distinct..
Read MoreAbstract While veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) has become central in the management of patients in advanced stages of cardiogenic shock due to its relative ease of deployment, there..
Read MoreAbstract Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a progressive disease that occurs due to fibrotic remodeling of the pulmonary vessels. This leads to increased pressure overload onto the right ventricle,..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an essential component of many cardiac surgical procedures, but carries inherent risks related to its reliance on extracorporeal circulation and mechanical circuitry. Mechanical complications, though..
Read MoreAbstract Perioperative anemia and red blood cell transfusions are important risk factors for morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgery. Preoperative anemia is common, with up to 50% of patients presenting..
Read MoreAbstract This study aims to assess current quality indicators and determine the added value of total area under the threshold (TAUT) and largest area under the threshold (LAUT) for risk..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can improve outcomes following refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA); however, access is constrained by geography and resources. This study compared two strategies against the..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Standard anticoagulation protocols for patients with trauma-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (TR-ARDS) undergoing venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) are often inapplicable due to high bleeding risks. This study..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Acute intestinal ischemia from cardiac surgery is rare but highly lethal. Conventional risk models lack preoperative markers reflecting splanchnic arterial capacity. We hypothesized that subclinical abdominal atherosclerosis predisposes..
Read MoreAbstract Team Sport The most effective method for achieving sustainable blood-sparing practices is a pragmatic and individualized approach within a multidisciplinary framework. For every case, direct, clear, and intentional communication..
Read MoreAbstract The role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in neonates with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) remains one of the more contested frontiers at the intersection..
Read MoreAbstract Preterm infants, especially extremely preterm infants under 28 weeks of gestation, face high mortality rates due to respiratory distress resulting from pulmonary immaturity. Conventional mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane..
Read MoreAbstract Background Congenital heart disease affects approximately 1% of live births worldwide and remains among the most significant contributors to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Approximately half of them require surgical..
Read MoreAbstract Deep hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is used in selected procedures such as pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) and aortic arch repair. Hypothermia induces metabolic and physicochemical changes that affect hydrogen ion..
Read MoreAbstract Background/Objectives: Adult patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) frequently require invasive diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, or bedside procedures during ongoing extracorporeal support. These procedures are clinically challenging because ECMO-related anticoagulation,..
Read MoreAbstract Objective: The minimised extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) system is an alternative to the classical extracorporeal circulation (ECC) system in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Some publications reported that there are..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a vital life-support tool in critical care, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid growth of ECMO research necessitates bibliometric analysis to..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To quantify the incidence of Quantra QPlus clot time ratio (CTR) elevation (>1.4) in cardiac surgical patients with suspected postoperative coagulopathy and to investigate the correlation between CTR..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune prothrombotic disorder that complicates anticoagulation during cardiovascular surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This systematic review aimed to characterize the anticoagulation monitoring strategies..
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome you to the ERC Congress - Resuscitation 2026 in Milan! The annual Congress of the ERC, Resuscitation 2026, will take place on 17 - 19..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a cornerstone of modern cardiac surgery, requiring continuous, high stakes decision making based on rapidly evolving physiological and technical parameters. Despite advances in perfusion..
Read MoreAbstract Objective To investigate the dynamic impact of anemia at different perioperative timepoints (preoperative, postoperative day 1, 3, and 7) on adverse events in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Methods This..
Read MoreAbstract Background Sex-based differences in outcomes after cardiac surgery are consistently reported, with women frequently experiencing higher postoperative morbidity and mortality. While emerging evidence suggests that patient-physician sex concordance may..
Read MoreAbstract Background While cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are on rise, postoperative infections have become an increasingly prominent problem. We designed this study to compare the four coagulation indicators..
Read MoreAbstract Hemolysis, the rupture of red blood cells, releases hemoglobin, haem, and redox-active iron into the bloodstream. When the body’s scavenging capacity is overwhelmed, these species can exert deleterious effects,..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To evaluate postoperative residual and reappearing heparin activity after low-dose, titration-guided protamine reversal following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Design Prospective, controlled clinical..
Read MoreAbstract Background: The aim of this study was to assess the long-term outcomes of patients treated with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) alone and in combination with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO),..
Read MoreAbstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential in open-heart surgery but is associated with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and organ-specific complications, which can worsen patient outcomes. In low-resource settings, limited..
Read MoreAbstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) remains one of the most frequent complications after cardiac surgery and is associated with nearly 40% mortality at 5 years (). These concerning outcomes have..
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