Abstract Background. Temporary extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been described in select patients, and data are limited on the CardioHELP device (Maquet). The..
Read MoreAbstract Background During peripheral extracorporeal veno-arterial membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) support, subclavian arterial cannulation provides, in comparison to femoral arterial cannulation, an anterograde flow which may prevent from left ventricular (LV)..
Read MoreAbstract Background Postoperative cognitive decline occurs commonly after cardiac surgery. The available literature is inconclusive on the role of intraoperative causal or protective factors. Methods We systematically reviewed studies evaluating..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose Achieving effective anticoagulation during neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) without increasing the risk of hemorrhage remains challenging. The use of antithrombin III (AT-III) for this purpose has been..
Read MoreAbstract A model of cavitation bubbles is derived in liquid confined in an elastic sealed vessel driven by ultrasound. In this model, an assumption that the pressure acting on the..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Unfractionated heparin is widely used as an anticoagulant for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) and usually monitored with activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). Due to its limitations in pediatric..
Read MoreAbstract Background:Patients with cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can rapidly undergo veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) therapy to recover cardiac output and decrease mortality. However, the clinical..
Read MoreAbstract Metabolism management plays an essential role in extracorporeal technologies. There are different metabolic management devices integrated to extracorporeal devices; the most commonly used and accepted metabolic target in adult..
Read MoreAbstract Open access (OA) publishing is increasing, allowing articles to be read by anyone, anywhere. The publishing costs for these articles (article processing charges, APCs) are typically paid by the..
Read MoreAbstract Background The use and effectiveness of intraoperative cell salvage has been analyzed in many surgical specialties. Until now, no data exist evaluating the efficacy of intraoperative cell salvage in..
Read MoreAbstract Background Laboratory studies demonstrate glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) as a potent cardioprotective intervention, but clinical trials have yielded mixed results, likely because of varying formulas and timing of GIK treatment and..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives The aim of this study was to quantify and understand the unloading effect of percutaneous balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) in acute (CS) treated with venoarterial (VA) membranous oxygenation (ECMO). Background..
Read MoreAbstract Patients with pulmonary hypertension and end-stage lung disease are fraught with high mortality while on a waiting list for lung transplant. With sometimes rapid deterioration they may require veno-arterial..
Read MoreAbstract Background A relation between the left ventricular assist device inflow cannula (IC) malposition and pump thrombus has been reported. This study aimed to investigate if the pump position, derived..
Read MoreAbstract Background To investigate the impact of the dynamic oxygenation status on the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods This retrospective study was performed..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: To describe the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the management of pediatric poisoning in the United States and to identify predictors of mortality. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: ..
Read MoreHistory of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is the ability to supplement native pulmonary and/or cardiac function in the setting of native system failure. Development of modern life support devices began with the..
Read MoreAbstract Objective Previous studies reported a poor outcome in patients with coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) undergoing cardiac surgery. Complications most frequently described were respiratory failure, renal failure, and thromboembolic events. In..
Read MoreAbstract Background The present study aims to compare regional oxygen supply determined by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in the course of pulsatile perfusion with non-pulsatile perfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing..
Read MoreAbstract The operation of the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system requires skilled techniques and experience. Intraoperatively, the perfusionist needs to intermittently manipulate both of the occluders on the venous- and arterial-line..
Read MoreAbstract Objective This study aimed to explore the effect of intraoperative blood salvage (autotransfusion) on coagulation function in the rescue of an obstetric hemorrhage. Methods A total of 65 pregnant..
Read MoreAbstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation may be used for circulatory support in cardiogenic shock as a bridge to recovery, a bridge to a ventricular assist device (VAD), or a bridge..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction We investigated the clinical course and outcomes of patients submitted to cardiovascular surgery in Brazil and who had developed symptoms/signs of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the perioperative..
Read MoreAbstract Fluid overload in acute respiratory distress syndrome is associated with increased mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of cumulative fluid balance (CFB) during the..
Read MoreAbstract As a source of growth factors for expediting wound healing and tissue regeneration, plasma-rich plasma (PRP) has been extensively applied in diverse fields including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of cardiopulmonary support primarily used in cardiothoracic and intensive care unit (ICU) settings. The purpose of this review is to familiarise radiologists..
Read MoreIntroduction National health expenditures rose to 3.8 trillion dollars in 2019, 18% of gross domestic product, and are continuing to rise at an unsustainable rate. Aggregate costs for hospitalizations associated with..
Read MoreAbstract Without effective treatment, pulmonary arterial hypertension results in high morbidity and mortality. This review discusses the pathogenesis of the disorder, the thorough clinical evaluation required to establish the diagnosis,..
Read MoreAbstract Background management during venoarterial (ECMO) is particularly difficult in postcardiotomy shock patients given a significant bleeding risk. We sought to determine the effect of treatment on bleeding and thrombosis risk for..
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