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Serum lactate is a critical biomarker in cardiac surgery, offering insights into tissue oxygenation and metabolic status. Elevated lactate levels during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can indicate inadequate perfusion, hypoxia, or..

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Abstract Background: Minimizing Gaseous microemboli (GME) introduced into the CPB circuit can help alleviate neurologic injury. This study focuses on understanding how suction flow rate and the reservoir level can..

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Abstract Background: The accuracy and precision of continuous in-line blood gas monitoring (CILBGM) are crucial for optimal blood gas management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and improved patient outcomes. CILBGM devices,..

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Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the hemodynamic impact and cost-effectiveness of a standardized protocol for refractory vasoplegia occurring after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Design Observational, pre-post study. Setting A..

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Abstract Introduction: Despite the advances in CPB, various complications may occur. Prediction and anticipation of these undesirable outcomes is of great importance. For this reason, various markers have been tried to..

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Abstract The administration of cardioplegia is a core component of the multimodal approach to myocardial protection during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass., An ideal cardioplegia solution should facilitate rapid cardiac arrest,..

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Abstract Introduction: During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), adequate prime solution allows pre-treatment of the tubing line, oxygenator and blood pump, evacuation of air from the arterial conduit, and appropriate blood dilution. However,..

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Abstract Objective Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS), can be used to monitor renal tissue oxygenation (SrO2), as well as thenar muscle oxygenation (SmO2). In this study, we have examined the ability of..

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Abstract Introduction: In patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass-guided cardiac surgery, knowledge of the preoperative effects of platelet distribution width (PDW), red cell distribution width - standard deviation (RDW-SD), and platelet large cell..

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Abstract Introduction: Although the use of the heart-lung machine (HLM) is routine in cardiac operating theaters, there is still a lack of evidence-based guidelines concerning the optimal speed to reach..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an essential component of modern cardiac surgery, allowing surgeons to temporarily replace heart and lung function during complex procedures. One important technical aspect of CPB..

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Abstract Introduction Delirium is a common, distressing, and dangerous complication after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with few modifiable risk factors. This study aims to determine the association between..

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Abstract Background Nitric oxide (NO) is reported to play several protective roles in the inflammatory response and ischemia/reperfusion injury. This study evaluated the effect of nitric oxide (NO) on postoperative..

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Abstract Endothelin-1 is a potent regulator of vasomotor tone and promotes endothelium-dependent vasoconstriction of vascular smooth muscle. Dysregulated vasomotor tone is a hallmark of microvascular pathology following cardiac surgery involving..

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Abstract Background The purpose of this descriptive study was to characterize the utilization and outcomes of CPB after trauma. Methods This is an AAST-sponsored retrospective (2011-2021) multicenter (32 centers) study..

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Abstract Background/Objectives: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) facilitates complex cardiac surgery but can damage erythrocyte membranes, impairing microcirculation and oxygen transport. Standard rheological tests assess overall blood properties but fail to define..

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Abstract Objective: To compare the effects of intermittent classical blood cardioplegia and single-dose modified Del Nido cardioplegia on postoperative serum lactate levels and extubation time in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass..

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Abstract Background Acute aortic dissection of the ascending aorta is a life-threatening disease that poses a significant challenge for cardiovascular surgeons. Dissection of the aorta typically occurs when the aortic..

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Abstract Objectives To test the hypotheses that intraoperative hyperlactatemia is independently associated with increased postoperative infection risk in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods This study involved 4970 cardiac..

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Abstract Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of intraoperative hemoadsorption (HA) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in reducing acute kidney injury (AKI) and other major postoperative complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery...

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Abstract Purpose Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a well-established procedure that uses cannulae during cardiac surgery to drain and return blood. In challenging cases (e.g. aortic dissection, reoperation), peripheral cannulation in..

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Abstract Background Heparin is commonly administered to prevent thrombosis during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). However, the development of intracardiac thrombi under CPB has still been reported. Case summary A 79-year-old man..

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Abstract Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare but potentially fatal disorder characterized by a hypermetabolic state produced by exposure to triggering agents such as volatile anesthetics and succinylcholine., MH crises have..

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Abstract Background Advances in medicine lead to an increase in the number of patients with concurrent heart disease and cancer. We investigated the effect of cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass..

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Abstract Objectives This study hypothesizes that induced hypothermia (IH) can safely extend aortic cross-clamp (ACC) time, significantly reducing metabolic burden and end-organ injury, thereby enabling more comprehensive aortic arch reconstructions..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is one of the most groundbreaking medical innovations in history, enabling safe and effective heart surgery by temporarily replacing the function of the heart and lungs...

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Abstract Objectives Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or life support (ECLS) circuits are built from polymers and might release polymeric micro- and nanoparticles (MNP) into the circulation...

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Abstract Background During cardiac surgery the use of a minimal extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) system may reduce the adverse effects for the patient. This is probably caused by reduced inflammation and..

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Abstract BACKGROUND The choice of priming and volume replacement fluids during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiac surgery impacts hemodynamic stability, coagulation, renal function, and patient outcomes. Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4..

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Abstract Objectives The central cannulation technique was introduced at our institution in 2018 and has evolved into a primary cannulation strategy for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) surgery. This..