Yearly Archives: 2026

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Upper-body peripheral arterial return is used during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), but its clinical tradeoffs versus femoral return are uncertain. We reviewed observational studies comparing upper-body to femoral..

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Abstract Introduction Neurocognitive impairments are frequent in congenital heart disease. The Boston Circulatory Arrest Study (BCAS) is a randomized trial comparing the developmental and neurological outcomes of newborns born with..

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Abstract In Japan, the average waiting time for deceased-donor lung transplantation exceeds 900 days, and living-donor lung transplantation (LDLT) has been performed in a certain number of patients who are..

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Abstract Introduction Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic heart disease (CHD). The associated cardiac abnormalities disrupt oxygenation and depending on disease severity, infants with TOF syndrome are..

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Abstract Background The relationship between rewarming rate during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and postoperative delirium (POD) in cardiac surgery remains unclear. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate whether rapid rewarming is..

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Abstract Objectives Anticoagulation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains challenging. Direct thrombin inhibitors such as argatroban are increasingly proposed as alternatives to unfractionated heparin (UFH). We sought to characterize the..

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Abstract Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a significant public health challenge in Latin America, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations despite global declines in disease prevalence and mortality. It is known that..

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Abstract Introduction Blood lactate level (LL) is a useful predictor of physiological issues during extracorporeal circulation (ECC) treatment. To determine variations in LL depending on the hemocompatible coatings used for..

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Abstract OBJECTIVE Vasoactive-inotropic scores (VIS) are used as predictors of outcome in pediatric and adult patients with cardiogenic shock undergoing cardiac surgery. VIS is calculated by combining the doses of..

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Abstract Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality ranging from 37 to 44%. Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often indicated in ARDS, it..

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Abstract Background Considerable variability persists in coagulation management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) supported cardiac surgery. This survey aimed to describe contemporary reported practices across international settings. Methods A cross-sectional, web-based..

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Abstract Thrombus on implants is dangerous, necessitating anticoagulant coatings for most of blood-contacting devices with various substances. So far, there is no universal strategy of the pertinent surface modification for..

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Abstract Background The clinical significance of ECMO liberation before heart transplantation remains poorly defined. Objectives To identify predictors of pre-transplant ECMO liberation and evaluate its association with 1-year post-transplant survival...

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Abstract Background: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a relatively rare complication of COVID-19, with frequent cardiovascular involvement, in terms of pericarditis, valvulitis, coronary aneurysms, and myocardial dysfunction/cardiogenic shock...

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Abstract Post–myocardial infarction (PMI) ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair is associated with high mortality., The pathophysiology varies based on the size of the infarction and the VSD, which results in..

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Abstract First described in 1926 by Erik von Willebrand as hereditary pseudohemophilia, von Willebrand disease (vWD) is now recognized as the most common inherited bleeding disorder worldwide, with an estimated..

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Abstract Cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE) is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic complication of cardiothoracic surgery, extracorporeal circulation, mechanical circulatory support, and catheter-based cardiac interventions. During these procedures, gas may..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication after cardiac surgery and is associated with more infections, prolonged recovery, longer hospital stays, increased readmission rates, greater costs, and..

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Abstract An 11-month-old infant was admitted to the intensive care unit after cardiorespiratory arrest associated with the parainfluenza virus. Despite interventions, deterioration persisted. Echocardiography revealed severe pulmonary hypertension, tricuspid gradient..

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Abstract Purpose Methylprednisolone is used during paediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass to attenuate the systemic inflammatory response. However, developmental differences in drug disposition and cardiopulmonary bypass–related factors contribute to..

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Abstract Introduction The anticoagulation strategy and the cardiopulmonary bypass management represent two core elements of the intraoperative care of the cardiac surgery patient. The ideal approach remains an issue of..

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Abstract Neonatal cardiac surgery requires cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) strategies that minimize hemodilution while maintaining adequate oxygen delivery and hemostatic balance. Despite increasing emphasis on patient blood management (PBM), contemporary CPB..

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Abstract Physiological anticoagulants are essential regulators of coagulation, and their deficiency shifts hemostasis toward a prothrombotic state, increasing the risk of venous thromboembolism. The main physiological anticoagulants, antithrombin (AT), protein..

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Abstract As cardiac surgery volumes increase worldwide, major bleeding remains a significant complication following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery. Accurate prediction of postoperative hemorrhage risk is crucial. This study aimed to..

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Abstract Circuit thrombosis and mechanical failure are important complications during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), but expected circuit duration and predictors of circuit failure remain poorly defined. We performed a retrospective..

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Abstract This network meta-analysis aimed to compare different non-pharmacological interventions for insufficient perfusion after hypothermic circulatory arrest, a key technique in aortic arch surgery. The authors retrieved and analyzed 60..

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Abstract Objectives In minimally invasive cardiac surgery, femoral artery cannulation is widely used; however, it may cause lower-limb ischemia. We developed a standardized patient-selection strategy, a femoral artery–cannulation technique, and..

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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used to support patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism (HR-PE) with cardiogenic shock, but data on mid- and long-term outcomes after reperfusion remain limited...

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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with systemic inflammation during pediatric cardiac surgery and features elevated systemic concentrations of complement, cytokines and chemokines. The objective of this study is to..

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Abstract Objectives: To characterize outcomes in children supported with 14 days or more of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for respiratory indications. Design: Retrospective analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization..