Yearly Archives: 2026

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Abstract 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..

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Abstract 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..

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Abstract 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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Abstract Introduction Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) with in paediatric population is rare and subsequent anticoagulation management is challenging. Bivalirudin is a viable alternative to heparin for anticoagulating paediatric patients with..

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Abstract Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in surgically treated IE..

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Abstract Objectives CytoSorb, an extracorporeal blood purification device composed of biocompatible, highly porous polymer beads, is being increasingly adopted in different critically ill settings to allow for both enhanced organ..

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Abstract Anticoagulation is mandatory during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) flow reduction trials with very low blood flow. Anticoagulation in the ECMO circuit might be intensified with less effect..

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Abstract To synthesize physiological principles and practical monitoring strategies for perioperative and intensive care hemodynamics, addressing two questions: which variables should be monitored, and what targets should be pursued to..

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Abstract Background This study aims to assess the level of ethical distress experienced by intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in their work, thereby providing a theoretical basis for the development..

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Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) has become a key strategy to assess, recondition, and safely transplant lungs from DCD (Donation after Circulatory Death) donors, particularly because of warm ischemia exposure...

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An on-pump veno-arterial (VA) ECMO strategy allows safe stabilization and preparation of a lung-less patient while awaiting immediate implantation of the recipient graft. Following bilateral pneumonectomy, VA ECMO provides full..

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Abstract Background: Postoperative delirium (POD) is known to involve systemic inflammatory responses, but the characteristics of the immune cell types involved in these responses are unclear.  Methods: In this prospective study, we..

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Abstract Background: Postoperative thrombocytopenia is a frequent finding after cardiac surgery, affecting approximately 10–40% of patients. The early decline in platelet count, typically observed within the first 48–72 h, is..

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Abstract Background Cardiac arrest (CA) remains a leading cause of mortality and long-term neurological disability. In cases of refractory CA, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) may be implemented as a salvage..

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Abstract Objective We aimed to develop and evaluate cardiac surgery–associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) machine learning prediction models that included clinical variables, biomarkers, and high-frequency hemodynamic measurements. Design A prospective,..

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Abstract Objective To investigate the association of Tau protein levels with postoperative evidence of neural injury following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric cardiac surgery patients. Methods One hundred forty-four consecutive..

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Abstract Background The objective of our study was to evaluate the ability of Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians who have completed an accelerated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) course and mannequin training..

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Abstract The use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has risen exponentially worldwide. Following favorable observational studies, randomized controlled trials yielded conflicting results in patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest..

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Abstract Background Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) reduces surgical trauma but limits direct visualization of surrounding structures, posing a risk of unrecognized injury. Case presentation A 65-year-old man with alcoholic..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used in adults with refractory cardiac arrest. However, post-resuscitation care in this population remains heterogeneous, evidence-based recommendations are lacking, and most evidence..

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Abstract Background: Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is the standard anticoagulant during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). A clinically relevant subset develops heparin resistance (HR)—failure to reach adequate anticoagulation with usual UFH—raising thrombotic risk..

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Abstract Background Separation from venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is a pivotal transition for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Impaired alveolar ventilation more so than oxygenation may be..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for trauma is underreported in Latin America. We conducted a cohort study in four centers from Argentina (2015–2024), including all adults with polytrauma (defined as..

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Abstract Objective Temporary neurologic dysfunction (ND) is common after aortic surgery. The Valve Academic Research Consortium 3 classifies ND as NeuroARC Type 1 (stroke), Type 2 (covert injury), and Type..

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Abstract Objective: We herein probed the effects of ozone autohemotherapy (O3-AHT) on inflammatory response and postoperative cognitive function in patients undergoing valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods: Totally, 130..

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Abstract Background For over three decades ECMO-treatment has been provided in our low-volume nationwide cardiothoracic centre in Iceland. This research aims to examine both the short- and long-term results of..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has a history that is a testament to the pioneering spirit of medical innovators. It is intricately linked with the development of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)..

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Abstract Background This study sought to examine the outcomes of percutaneous postclosure of large-bore femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) cannulas compared with a traditional open cutdown technique. Methods Between..

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Abstract Objective: The global shortage of blood resources has become a significant concern. This study aimed to assess the effects and feasibility of preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) in elective..

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Abstract Health care is not a luxury in the sense of being an enjoyment or an unnecessary indulgence, but inequality and inaccessibility can make certain services seem like luxuries. Health..