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Abstract Background In mitral valve surgery, cardioplegia is commonly dosed by body weight or body surface area (BSA), which may not reflect true cardiac mass. We evaluated whether indexing the..

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Abstract Failure to wean from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a rare but critical intraoperative challenge. Common causes include residual structural defects (causing intracardiac shunting, prosthetic valve leaks), left ventricle outflow..

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Abstract Factor XIII (FXIII) is the final enzyme in the coagulation cascade that cross-links the fibrin monomers, thereby enhancing the clot strength. Congenital FXIII deficiency is rare and is inherited..

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Abstract INTRODUCTION: Femoral venous cannulation is widely used to establish cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). Although transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is commonly used to guide cannula placement, cannula..

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Abstract Background: Hemolytic complications remain a major limitation of membrane oxygenators in clinical support. Compared with human lungs, most commercial oxygenators generate substantial pressure drops and high shear stress, increasing..

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Abstract Objective To describe postoperative outcomes with the use of partial CPB for thoracoabdominal aortic repair. Methods We included all the patients who underwent programmed thoracoabdominal aortic procedures in which..

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Abstract Background There is limited clinical data to guide surgical decisions for ACC with extensive carinal involvement in the left main bronchus. In this case, it is shown that median..

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Abstract Background: The clinical benefits of pulsatile perfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remain a subject of debate. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes between pulsatile and non-pulsatile perfusion during..

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Abstract Background: Hemodilution during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a standard perfusion strategy used to reduce blood viscosity and enhance microcirculatory flow. The hemodilution rate, expressed as hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, is..

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the relationship between cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) duration, change in thoracic fluid content (ΔTFC) measured using electrical cardiometry, and postoperative oxygenation in infants undergoing ventricular septal defect..

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Abstract Imagine, for a moment, that targeted temperature management (TTM), the standard of care in post cardiac arrest management for more than two decades, was built on a false premise..

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Abstract Background We aimed to clarify the changes in sevoflurane blood concentrations in cardiovascular surgeries with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) under mild to moderate hypothermia. Methods In this single-center, prospective observational..

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Abstract Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a cornerstone of modern cardiac surgery, requiring continuous, high stakes decision making based on rapidly evolving physiological and technical parameters. Despite advances in perfusion..

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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential in open-heart surgery but is associated with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and organ-specific complications, which can worsen patient outcomes. In low-resource settings, limited..

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Abstract High-pressure excursions (HPE) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are rare but potentially life-threatening events linked to coagulation activation, inflammation. Known risk factors include male sex, large body surface area (BSA),..

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Abstract Objectives To compare myocardial protection afforded by three single-dose cardioplegic solutions — Custodiol (HTK), del Nido (DN) and modified del Nido (MDN) — in adult elective cardiac surgery. Design Double-blind randomised..

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Abstract Background: Discussions continue on the ideal priming fluid in adult cardiac surgery. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the effects of different types of priming fluids..

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Abstract Background While hyperoxia has conventionally been the standard during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to prevent hypoxemia, recent concerns regarding oxygen-induced oxidative stress have sparked debate over whether a normoxic strategy..

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Abstract Introduction: Providing sufficient organ perfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a common research topic among extracorporeal technology researchers. The application of an elevated cardiac index (CI) to enhance CPB..

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Abstract Background Ultrafiltration is integral to cardiopulmonary bypass, yet the optimal replacement fluid for zero-balance ultrafiltration requires further investigation to guide clinical practice. This study aimed to compare the efficacy..

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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) oxygenators provide essential intra-operative gas exchange. Although rare, CPB oxygenator failures can cause catastrophic morbidity and mortality, and published analyses of CPB-specific oxygenator failures are..

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Abstract Objectives Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) impairs endothelial function, causing oedema and disturbed microcirculatory perfusion, that contribute to organ dysfunction following cardiac surgery. We hypothesised that the composition of CPB prime..

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Abstract Objective To assess the non-inferiority of topical intrapericardial tranexamic acid (TXA) versus intravenous TXA for efficacy and safety in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods In..

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Abstract Background Oxygenator failure during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a rare but potentially catastrophic intraoperative event that can result in sudden hypoxemia and neurological injury if not promptly recognized and..

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Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effects of sodium bicarbonate Ringer’s solution(BRS) as a priming fluid for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods A total of 159 patients undergoing..

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Abstract Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an essential technique for cardiac surgery but significantly increases the risk of perioperative neurological complications. Electroencephalography (EEG) enables real-time monitoring of brain function and..

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Abstract Objectives Neurological complications after cardiac surgery have been associated with gaseous microemboli generated during cardiopulmonary bypass. We undertook a trial to assess whether a novel dual-chamber oxygenator, designed to..

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Abstract Background Neurocognitive decline (NCD) after cardiopulmonary bypass is a well-established phenomenon. While numerous preoperative risk factors have been identified, the influence of intraoperative factors on NCD still needs further..

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Abstract In cardiac surgery operations with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), patients are connected to a heart-lung machine and the patient's blood comes into contact with nonphysiological extracorporeal circulation equipment. Aims: In..

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Abstract Background Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair is associated with significant risks of blood loss and organ ischemia. This study evaluates the efficacy of a novel, modified Extracorporeal Circulation (mECC)..