Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) poses a significant challenge in pediatric cardiac surgery, having a profound impact on patient morbidity and mortality. This study aims to determine the incidence..
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Abstract Objective To develop and validate a predictive model for acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery in Chinese patients with normal preoperative renal function. Method From January..
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Abstract Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) have improved mortality and quality of life for patients with end-stage heart failure by providing an alternative to cardiac transplant or as a bridge..
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It is well established that clinicians may decline requests for inappropriate interventions, including life-prolonging interventions. This position is supported by major professional organizations,, statutes and regulations, and case law. As such, the open..
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Abstract Cardiogenic shock is a complex and diverse pathological condition characterized by reduced myocardial contractility. The goal of treatment of cardiogenic shock is to improve abnormal hemodynamics and maintain adequate..
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Abstract Examining end-of-life care considerations within an Islamic context, the discussion delves into the intricate nuances surrounding ECMO patients. Drawing from Quranic teachings and Hadith principles, it underscores the sanctity..
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Abstract Background No previous research has specifically investigated the relationship between postoperative glycemic variability (GV) and acute kidney disease (AKD) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. In this study, several methods..
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Abstract Objective This study was designed to investigate the distribution of nadir oxygen delivery (DO2), mean DO2, and area under ideal DO2 (AUiDO2) among categorized age groups of pediatric patients and..
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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication among patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during paediatric cardiac surgery. Plasma-free haemoglobin (PFH) produced by haemolysis during CPB contributes to..
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Abstract Objective We sought to explore the linear or nonlinear relationship between preoperative iron metabolism and acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery (CSA-AKI) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods Patients who..
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Abstract Objective: This study evaluated the incidence, causes, and predictors of intraoperative conversion from off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) to on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (ONCAB), identifying risk factors..
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As the field of organ transplantation continues to evolve, the use of Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) donors has emerged as a critical method to expand the donor pool. However,..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary cardiorespiratory support for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients when traditional management has failed. This lifesaving therapy has intrinsic risks, including the development of..
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Abstract This referral center prospective inception cohort study included 84 consecutive children having extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for noncardiac illness indications at the age of less than 6 years from..
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Abstract Purpose One in four deaths worldwide is due to thromboembolic disease; that is, one in four people die from blood clots first forming and then breaking off or embolizing...
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Abstract Transfusion of packed red blood cell (RBCs) saves millions of lives yearly worldwide, making packed RBCs the most commonly administered drug in hospitals after vaccines. However, not all blood..
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Abstract Introduction Various cannulation strategies for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) support are currently in use according to the clinical urgency and experience of the rescuing team. Although central..
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Abstract Objective: To assess the impact of post-protamine neutralisation activated clotting time (ACT) values on postoperative outcomes including chest drain output, transfusion requirements, and CICU stay, in patients undergoing cardiac surgery...
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Abstract Introduction This study aimed to identify characteristics associated with survival during and post Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy, in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) during the..
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Abstract Objective To explore whether ultrafiltration (UF) volume adjusted for weight is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiac surgery patients...
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Abstract Objectives To assess whether angiotensin II infusion increases pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) relative to norepinephrine. Design Secondary analysis of a double-blinded randomized feasibility study. Setting Two tertiary metropolitan hospitals..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Long cardiopulmonary bypass times are associated with adverse postoperative outcomes and increased healthcare resource use. It is likely that this effect is pronounced in smaller patients. Previous studies..
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Abstract We would like to express our gratitude to Aravind Bommiasamy and his coauthors for their detailed analysis on the physiological impacts of cardiac output (CO) on oxygen supply in..
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Abstract Introduction Hospital-based transfusion involves hundreds of daily medical decisions. Medical decision-making under uncertainty is susceptible to cognitive biases which can lead to systematic errors of reasoning and suboptimal patient..
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Abstract Background This study was to analyze the roles of red blood cell distribution width (RDW), anion gap (AG) levels and their combined effects on the risk of acute kidney..
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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an advanced technique using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support patients with refractory cardiac arrest. Age significantly influences ECPR outcomes, with younger patients generally..
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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) represents a significant post-cardiac surgery complication, particularly prevalent among individuals with pre-existing renal dysfunction. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is frequently accompanied by persistent, low-grade..
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Abstract Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) is a high-risk complication with well-recognized increased morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery attributable in large part to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-associated factors contributing..
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Abstract This study focuses on understanding the influence of cognitive biases in the intra-operative decision-making process within cardiac surgery teams, recognizing the complexity and high-stakes nature of such environments. We..
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Abstract Objectives This study was designed to compare individualized and conventional hyperglycemic thresholds for the risk of (AKI) after cardiac surgery. Design This was an observational study. Setting The study took..
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