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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation vs cardiopulmonary bypass in lung transplantation: an updated meta-analysis

Abstract Aim This meta-analysis aimed to compare the outcomes of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in lung transplantation. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases for..

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Changes in Cerebral Hemodynamics During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Congenital Heart Disease

Abstract During pediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for congenital heart disease, systemic hemodynamics dramatically change, which also causes changes in the cerebral hemodynamics. One of the representative methods..

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Removal of cytokines during cardiac surgery (RECCAS): a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) triggers marked cytokine release often followed by a systemic inflammatory response syndrome, associated with adverse postoperative outcomes. This trial investigates the intraoperative use of haemoadsorption..

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Normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass and beating heart surgery for renal cell cancer with tumor thrombus extension into inferior vena cava and…

Abstract Purpose Management of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with inferior vena cava (IVC) extension is one of the greatest challenges in urology. The gold standard treatment includes extracorporeal circulation and..

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Thrombin generation after prothrombin complex concentrate or plasma transfusion during cardiac surgery

Abstract Thrombin generation (TG) is reduced after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), contributing to coagulopathy and bleeding. Plasma transfusion or four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) are commonly used to..

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MiECC reloaded

Abstract The concept of mini cardiopulmonary bypass (mini-CPB) has been introduced in clinical practice from early 2000 for advancing perfusion technology aiming to improve cardiac surgical results. The diversity of custom-made..

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Impact of macrohemodynamic manipulations during cardiopulmonary bypass on finger microcirculation assessed by photoplethysmography signal components

Abstract Objective.  Continuous monitoring of the hemodynamic coherence between macro and microcirculation is difficult at the bedside. We tested the role of photoplethysmography (PPG) to real-time assessment of microcirculation during..

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A model for predicting AKI after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery in Chinese patients with normal preoperative renal function

Abstract Objective To develop and validate a predictive model for acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery in Chinese patients with normal preoperative renal function. Method From January..

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The early decline in platelet count is associated with increased adverse outcomes in non heparin-induced thrombocytopenia pediatric patients undergoing VA-ECMO

Abstract Introduction The impact of non heparin-induced thrombocytopenia on the clinical outcomes for pediatric cardiac surgery patients who required veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane support (VA-ECMO) for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary..

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Platelet-sparing properties of aprotinin

Abstract BACKGROUND  Cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with the risk of acquired coagulopathy, including dysregulated fibrinolysis, which can result in life-threatening bleeding complications. Aprotinin, an antifibrinolytic agent,..

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Comparison of clinical outcomes between double arterial cannulation and single arterial cannulation in type A aortic dissection

Abstract It remains controversial as to which optimal cannulation strategy ought to be employed in surgery for type A aortic dissection (TAAD). The aim of this study was to make..

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Failure to oxygenate during cardiopulmonary bypass; treatment options and intervention algorithm

Abstract Membrane oxygenator failure remains a concern for perfusion teams. Successful outcomes for this low-frequency, high-risk intervention are predicated on having written institutional protocols for both the oxygenator change-out procedure..

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Open-lung ventilation versus no ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass in an innovative animal model of heart transplantation

Abstract Open-lung ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in patients undergoing heart transplantation (HTx) is a potential strategy to mitigate postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We utilized an ovine HTx..

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Optimizing Myocardial Protection in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries: A Network Comparison of Del Nido, Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate, and Blood Cardioplegia

Abstract Background/Objectives: The optimal choice of cardioplegia solution in minimally invasive cardiac surgeries (MICS) remains debated, as prolonged myocardial protection is essential to avoid interruptions to the surgical flow, which..

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Prolonged Extracorporeal Circulation Leads to Inflammation and Higher Expression of Mediators of Vascular Permeability Through Activation of STAT3 Signaling Pathway…

Abstract Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are one of the most common congenital malformations and often require heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Children undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB are especially..

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Differences in Plasma Extracellular Vesicles of Different Origin in On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) causes a systemic inflammatory response that can worsen patient outcomes. Off-pump surgery has been associated with a reduced inflammatory response...

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Association between plasma-free haemoglobin and postoperative acute kidney injury in paediatric cardiac surgery: a prospective observational study

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication among patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during paediatric cardiac surgery. Plasma-free haemoglobin (PFH) produced by haemolysis during CPB contributes to..

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Association between iron metabolism and acute kidney injury in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: a retrospective analysis from two datasets

Abstract Objective We sought to explore the linear or nonlinear relationship between preoperative iron metabolism and acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery (CSA-AKI) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods Patients who..

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Efficacy of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange or Cangrelor as an Adjunctive Strategy to Facilitate Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia:…

Abstract Objective Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) or intravenous cangrelor to prevent thromboembolism in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) who undergo..

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Dose-Dependent Relationship between Iron Metabolism and Perioperative Myocardial Injury in Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Retrospective Analysis

Abstract Introduction: We sought to comprehensively explore the potential linear and nonlinear relationship between preoperative iron metabolism and perioperative myocardial injury (PMI) following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).    Methods: Patients..

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Cerebral Overperfusion Despite Reduced Cortical Metabolism Is Associated with Postoperative Delirium in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

Abstract Background: Decreased cerebral oximetry (rSO2) in cardiac surgery is associated with postoperative delirium (POD). However, interventions optimizing intraoperative rSO2 are inconclusive.    Methods: In this prospective observational cohort study, the..

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Acute normovolemic haemodilution to reduce allogeneic red blood cell transfusion in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. An observational study

Abstract Background and Objective Patients undergoing cardiac surgery consume more than 50% of blood transfusions, and such transfusions have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Evidence in blood-saving techniques..

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Surgical Technique of Donation after Circulatory Death using Normothermic Regional Perfusion

Abstract Heart transplantation (HT) is the gold standard treatment of end-stage heart disease. Waitlist mortality remains high due to a shortage of available donor organs. Donation after circulatory death (DCD)..

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Algorithm of High-Risk Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objective: Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a life-threatening condition, often leading to acute respiratory and cardiac failure. This study evaluates the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a..

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Ultrafiltration During Cardiac Surgery Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Its Effect on Acute Kidney Injury

Abstract Objective To explore whether ultrafiltration (UF) volume adjusted for weight is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiac surgery patients...

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The safety of cell saver washing all shed mediastinal blood before re-transfusing it to the patient

Abstract Introduction Cardiotomy suction blood is used in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery to maintain blood volume in the CPB system, although it is known to contain micro emboli, cytokines and..

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Hemostatic derangements associated with cardiopulmonary bypass predict outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing corrective heart surgery

Abstract Background Understanding of the hemostatic and complement alterations associated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric patients and the impact of these alterations on outcome is limited. Objectives The present..

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Hematocrit and Renal Failure in Aortic Arch Surgery: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Study

Abstract Background This study examined the association between cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) hematocrit and postoperative acute renal failure (ARF) in patients undergoing aortic arch surgery with hypothermic circulatory arrest. Methods The..

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Differential hypoxemia during peripheral cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Introduction Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) for mitral valve repair often uses cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) through peripheral femoro-femoral cannulation. A rare complication of differential hypoxemia can cause upper body..

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Review of Interleukin-6 and Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Related End-Organ Injury Along With the Potential for Mitigation With Tocilizumab

Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential for the conduct of open-heart procedures. While lifesaving, CPB can be associated with significant end-organ injuries believed to result from inflammatory responses triggered by..

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