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Abstract A previously well 23-year-old man presented to the Trauma Department of a large urban Level 1 Trauma Centre in South Africa. The patient sustained a stab wound to the..

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Abstract Aim To assess health care professionals’ knowledge and opinions regarding extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use, training, standards, and resource availability. Methods This cross-sectional study employed an online self-administered survey..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: While the immediate goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to achieve return of spontaneous circulation, the patient-centered goal is to minimize neurological injury. Several medications used during cardiac arrest..

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Abstract Objectives:  This study aims to compare intraoperative blood transfusion and perioperative outcomes for patients undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation before and after the implementation of a blood..

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Abstract Background and Aims Pediatric heart transplantation remains hampered by the limited availability of donor organs. The introduction of ABO-incompatible (ABOi) heart transplantation for infants in the early 2000s expanded..

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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) has become an essential life-saving therapy for patients with refractory cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and severe cardiopulmonary failure. Despite its expanding use and..

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Abstract Pulmonary hypertension is a risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgery. The use of a combination of inhaled vasodilator agents could have an improved effect on..

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Abstract Background Hemogram is a novel biodegradable powdered hemostatic agent developed by binding calcium ions (Ca²+) to carboxymethyl starch (CM-starch) and applying granulation technology to enhance blood absorption and hemostatic..

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Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) remains a high-mortality condition that demands rapid diagnosis, coordinated multidisciplinary management, and timely initiation of mechanical circulatory support. As more institutions implement dedicated CS teams, substantial..

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Abstract Purpose Accurate hemodynamic monitoring is essential for personalized care in surgical and intensive care unit (ICU) settings, and radial artery catheters are the gold standard. Nevertheless, central-to-peripheral arterial blood..

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Abstract Background: The estimated incidence of acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT), mainly continuous RRT (CRRT), in patients necessitating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is approximately 50%. Currently, two..

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Abstract Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is increasingly important in biomedical engineering; however, its use in medical device design remains constrained by regulatory requirements for model validation and verification. To address..

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Abstract Despite the refinement in guidelines and improving outcomes, a subset of patients with septic shock fails to respond to treatment and progresses into refractory septic shock with an associated..

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Abstract BACKGROUNDS  In patients with cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), postoperative inflammation is a driver of adverse outcomes. Endotoxaemia is one of the factors thought to trigger this inflammatory..

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Abstract In losing Lucian Leape to heart failure last 30 June, at the age of 94 years, we lost a rare physician whose insights fundamentally changed how clinicians and the..

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Abstract Hydrogen has emerged as a therapeutic agent in inflammatory critical illnesses due to its potential to modulate inflammation and oxidative stress. However, its role in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO),..

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Abstract Objectives Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a clinically significant but frequently under-recognized complication after cardiac surgery and catheterization, contributing to postoperative morbidity. While PNI has been well characterized in..

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Abstract Refractory ventricular arrhythmias and cardiac arrest in younger patients are rare, life-threatening events, particularly when standard resuscitation fails. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary circulatory support, enabling hemodynamic stabilization,..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) represents an established modality of intraoperative circulatory and respiratory support during lung transplantation (LTx). Systemic anticoagulation with unfractionated heparin (UFH) remains essential to prevent circuit..

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Abstract Postoperative thrombocytopenia (TP) is a serious complication of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). An accurate prediction model is crucial for the early identification of high-risk patients. This study aimed to develop..

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Abstract Background Acute respiratory failure after cardiac surgery is an uncommon complication, affecting morbidity and mortality. In these patients, respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support may be beneficial, as it..

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Abstract Objectives To assess whether systematic perioperative correction of anemia and/or iron deficiency (ID) improves hemoglobin (Hb) levels and reduces transfusion requirements in elective cardiac surgery. Design Post hoc analysis..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) using veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a treatment option for refractory cardiac arrest patients, but it has mostly been restricted to hospitals with..

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Abstract Axillary and subclavian artery cannulation for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) offers clinical advantages but introduces complex flow dynamics within the aortic arch. This study employed patient-specific computational..

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Abstract Damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) are endogenous molecules released during cellular stress or injury that trigger sterile inflammation. In perioperative settings, common triggers include surgical trauma, ischemia–reperfusion injury, cardiopulmonary bypass,..

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Abstract Myocardial protection remains one of the most critical determinants of success in cardiac surgery, particularly during prolonged ischemic periods associated with cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic cross-clamping. The article Custodial-HTK..

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Abstract To examine the global epidemiology of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation discontinuation due to resource limitation (EDRL), assessing differences across geographic regions and between pre- and post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) periods...

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Abstract Background Patients with severe trauma are at high risk of developing life-threatening complications, including acute respiratory failure and circulatory collapse. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) offers critical support when conventional..

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Abstract Ultrasound has become indispensable in the management of patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), enabling rapid diagnosis, procedural guidance, physiologic monitoring, and informed decision-making across the entire ECMO..

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Abstract Objectives The Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthetists Perioperative Risk of Blood Transfusion (ACTA-PORT) score was originally developed to predict the need for transfusion in cardiac surgery patients. Given the inter-relationship..