Abstract Background This study investigates the impact of nursing interventions, guided by behavior change theory, on the recovery of cardiac function and quality of life in patients undergoing cardiac surgery..
Read MoreAbstract Background:Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) and fluid overload (FO) are common among neonates who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass, and increase mortality risk. Current diagnostic criteria may delay diagnosis. Thus,..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a severe complication following cardiac surgery and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The impact of intra- and early postoperative factors on the..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES Since the development of minimally invasive coronary surgery, nomenclature has rapidly grown to distinguish each unique method. The goal of this review was to provide a comprehensive overview..
Read MoreAbstract Veno-pulmonary extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VP ECMO) is an emerging mechanical support therapy for patients with right ventricular (RV) injury. This study aimed to assess the hemodynamic impact of VP..
Read MoreAbstract Background Vasoplegic syndrome is associated with high mortality. Methylene blue (MB) is a guanylate cyclase inhibitor that ameliorates this re-distributive type of shock. This study aims to investigate the..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose of review Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) provides gas exchange for patients with advanced respiratory failure who cannot maintain adequate oxygenation or carbon dioxide (CO2) clearance through conventional..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) stands as a pivotal intervention for patients grappling with cardiopulmonary insufficiency. However, alongside its therapeutic benefits, ECMO carries the risk of complications, with acute..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a critical condition with high mortality, characterized by reduced cardiac output (CO) and tissue hypoperfusion, despite advancements in treatment. Traditional hemodynamic markers like CO measurements,..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Patents with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are at high risk of death or poor neurologic recovery if spontaneous circulation is not rapidly restored. Emergent mechanical circulatory support with..
Read MoreAbstract We read with great interest a recent article on the association between body mass index (BMI) and outcomes in patients supported by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). In a review..
Read MoreAbstract Background TeamSTEPPS® (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) is an evidence-based program developed to train healthcare professionals working in any environment where communication and teamwork are..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Lung transplantation has been evolving since its inception in 1963. Over recent years, literature has suggested a shift in the perioperative strategy of mechanical support toward extracorporeal membrane..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol described in ICVTS. The question addressed was ‘In patients with vasoplegic syndrome following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass,..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides effective support for respiratory and circulatory functions and stands as an essential means in the management of life-threatening conditions. This study aimed to..
Read MoreAbstract Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) were detected in blood samples and in cellular deposits of oxygenator membranes during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy and may be responsible for thrombogenesis. The..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), the key component of which is a membrane oxygenator, known as the artificial lung, could provide irreplaceable respiratory support for patients with cardiopulmonary failure. The..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction During extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systemic anticoagulation with unfractionated heparin (UFH) is standard-of-care. However, there is uncertainty regarding optimal anticoagulation monitoring strategies. Methods We retrospectively investigated venovenous and..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction On January 27, 2025, DeepSeek-R1, a new Generative AI model, was introduced and rapidly gained adoption, taking over the user market to become the No.1 downloaded AI app , , ...
Read MoreAbstract Objective: Diagnosing bloodstream infections (BSIs) in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be challenging due to circuit-controlled temperature, altered hemodynamics, and questionable reliability of inflammatory markers in critically..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can act as a bridge to recovery in both pre- and postoperative patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA). However, literature on its..
Read MoreAbstract Venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports end-organ oxygen delivery in patients with refractory respiratory failure. Physical therapy (PT) while on ECMO provides conceptual benefits of strength and conditioning...
Read MoreAbstract We aimed to compare recirculation of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) administered with various cannula placements for femoro-femoral (F-F) and femoro-jugular (F-J) configurations in patients with respiratory failure...
Read MoreAbstract The mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for pediatric patients with severe acute heart failure and poor pulmonary conditions is challenging. Herein, we report the first pediatric case of successfully treated..
Read MoreAbstract The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support the pregnant patient and fetus requires a complex decision-making process. Peripartum ECMO requires coordinated and informed decision-making between an interdisciplinary..
Read MoreAbstract Aims Knowing the upper time limit for successful weaning from temporary mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock will help with decision‐making regarding advanced heart failure (HF) therapy or considering..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is increasingly used in the treatment of severe respiratory failure. Despite a significant increase in the worldwide use of extracorporeal lung assist..
Read MoreAbstract Pediatric patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery are at increased risk for health care–associated infections, especially surgical site infections (SSIs). Delayed sternal closures are associated with prolonged lengths of stay and..
Read MoreAbstract Background/Objectives: Previously, we showed that blood-based polarizing cardioplegia exerted beneficial cardioprotection during hypothermic ischemia; however, these positive effects of blood-based polarizing cardioplegia were reduced during normothermic ischemia compared to..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal perfusion systems utilized in open-heart surgeries with cardiopulmonary bypass can affect multiple body systems. The primary adverse effects of Extracorporeal Perfusion Systems (EPS) on the hematological system include..
Read More




















