Abstract Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication after the repair of Type A acute aortic dissection (TA-AAD). However, previous models have failed to account for the..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) is crucial for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes after cardiac surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of urinary..
Read MoreAbstract Angiotensin II (ANGII) is a vasoconstrictive eighth amino acid peptide, which increases blood pressure within a complex regulatory and counterregulatory system (Fig. ). ANGII is the key molecule in the..
Read MoreAbstract Background As patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) progress to a higher stage, the risk for poor outcomes dramatically rises. Early identification of patients at high risk for AKI..
Read MoreAbstract Background Modifiable and non-modifiable factors contribute to development and progression of acute kidney injury (AKI) during cardiac surgery. We hypothesized that, the difference between preoperative mean arterial pressure (MAP)..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Coronary artery disease is a condition characterized by atherosclerosis and inflammation in the vessel wall. In patient undergoing surgery, a systemic inflammatory-like condition occurs in the postoperative period..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose: The outcomes of immunocompromised patients with cardiogenic shock treated with venoarterial extra‑corporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‑ECMO) are seldom documented, making ECMO candidacy decisions challeng‑ing. This study aims (1) to..
Read MoreAbstract Background Patients scheduled for elective surgery typically suffer from preoperative anxiety related to the unknown environment and unclear expectations. We hypothesized that a virtual or in-person introductory visit to..
Read MoreAbstract Background Platelets (PLTS) and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) are often transfused in cardiac surgery patients for perioperative bleeding. Their relative effectiveness is unknown. Methods We conducted an entropy-weighted retrospective..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose of review Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are at high risk to develop cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) postoperatively. CS-AKI is associated with an increased risk for persistent..
Read MoreAbstract Study objective (AT) activity is reduced during (CPB) surgery. Guidelines has demonstrated that perioperative AT supplementation contributed to blood conservation and prevent perioperative complications and target organ injury owing to its..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: According to different authors, cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) incidence can be as high as 20–50%. This complication increases postoperative morbidity and mortality and impairs long-term kidney..
Read MoreAbstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is associated with poor outcomes. The objective of this study was to apply a new machine learning..
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are used frequently in pediatric patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after cardiac surgery. To improve data-driven transfusion decision-making in the..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: According to different authors, cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) incidence can be as high as 20–50%. This complication increases postoperative morbidity and mortality and impairs long-term kidney..
Read MoreAbstract The describes the network of the smallest vessels in our cardiovascular system. On a microcirculatory level, oxygen delivery is determined by the flow of oxygen-carrying in a given single capillary (capillary..
Read MoreAbstract Left ventricular (LV) unloading has been shown to improve survival for patients requiring veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) support for cardiogenic shock. A mortality benefit has been shown..
Read MoreAbstract The venous system constitutes a vital component of the human circulatory system, facilitating the return of deoxygenated blood from tissues and organs back to the heart. During cardiac surgeries..
Read MoreAbstract Background Prediction of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) in pediatric patients is crucial to improve outcomes and guide clinical decision-making. This study aimed to develop a supervised machine..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives The goal of this study was to improve decision making regarding the transfusion of patients at the end of extracorporeal circulation for cardiac surgery through machine learning predictions..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), renal perfusion indices, and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac patients. Methods: In a prospective cohort..
Read MoreAbstract Objective We designed a simplified total arch reconstruction (s-TAR) technique which could be performed under mild hypothermia (30–32 °C) with distal aortic perfusion. This study aimed to compare its efficacy..
Read MoreAbstract Antithrombin (AT) is a natural anticoagulant pivotal in inactivating serine protease enzymes in the coagulation cascade, making it a potent inhibitor of blood clot formation. AT also possesses anti-inflammatory..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES: To describe factors associated with failed extubation (FE) in neonates following cardiovascular surgery, and the relationship with clinical outcomes. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Twenty-bed pediatric cardiac ICU..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI) is a serious complication seen in approximately 20–30% of cardiac surgery patients. The underlying pathophysiology is complex, often involving both patient- and procedure..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a vital component of many cardiac surgeries, but it can trigger systemic inflammatory responses, leading to post-operative complications. The CytoSorb filter, a cytokine adsorber, has..
Read MoreAbstract Patient blood management is a patient-centered evidence-based approach to improve patient outcomes by harnessing the patient's own hematopoietic system to optimize blood health while promoting patient safety and empowerment...
Read MoreAbstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in cardiac surgery patients, with a reported incidence of 20 to 30%. The development of AKI is associated with worse short-..
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