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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..

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Abstract Background The membrane oxygenator is a critical component of extracorporeal circulation (ECC), whose performance directly depends on its structural architecture. Differences in fiber geometry and winding patterns lead to..

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Abstract To the Editor: I wish to share the results of a retrospective observational correlation study I completed recently. While it is well established that the platelet count is negatively..

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Abstract Background: Delirium after cardiac surgery is associated with poor outcomes. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) increases blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability and neuroinflammation, contributing to delirium. While microglial activation after CPB has..

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Abstract Vasoplegic syndrome is a life-threatening condition characterized by uncontrolled peripheral vasodilation, leading to profound arterial hypotension. Treatments include catecholamines, vasopressin, methylene blue (MB), hydroxocobalamin, angiotensin II, and ascorbic acid...

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Abstract BACKGROUNDS  In patients with cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), postoperative inflammation is a driver of adverse outcomes. Endotoxaemia is one of the factors thought to trigger this inflammatory..

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Abstract Objectives Cardiac surgery is associated with an increased dioxygen (O2) consumption (VO2) following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). But data on intraoperative VO2 variation during pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) are scarce. We aimed..

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Abstract Objective: We herein probed the effects of ozone autohemotherapy (O3-AHT) on inflammatory response and postoperative cognitive function in patients undergoing valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods: Totally, 130..

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Abstract Background Cardioplegia is delivered via antegrade, retrograde, or combined perfusion routes. Antegrade cardioplegia follows the physiological path but may be less effective in patients with severe coronary disease. Retrograde..

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Abstract Heparin is the primary anticoagulant used for cardiopulmonary bypass and requires reversal to prevent postoperative bleeding. Protamine sulfate is the only United States Food and Drug Administration–approved heparin reversal..

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Abstract Purpose To assess the effects of conventional ultrafiltration and conventional plus zero-balanced ultrafiltration on delirium and cognition in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods A total..

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Abstract Background: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are used during pediatric heart surgery to provide cardiopulmonary support to patients as they undergo and recover from surgical..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Vasoplegia is a common complication of cardiac surgery that uses cardiopulmonary bypass and contributes to morbidity and mortality, yet a consensus definition does not exist. The objective of..

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Abstract Purpose: Cryoprecipitate has been covered by Japanese national health insurance since 2020 for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-induced hypofibrinogenemia. This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of in-house cryoprecipitate use in patients..

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Abstract Background/Objectives: Whether a remote history of SARS-CoV-2 infection independently affects early haemodynamic stability after elective cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains uncertain. We evaluated whether prior COVID-19 (>7 weeks before surgery)..

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Abstract Background Elevated central venous pressure during cardiac surgery can lead to increased renal venous pressure, subsequently resulting in renal insufficiency. However, there is a lack of animal models available..

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Abstract Separation from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a critical phase of cardiac surgery, particularly in patients with pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. Milrinone, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, is often used..

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Abstract Introduction Vacuum-assisted venous drainage (VAVD) has been proposed as a better alternative option than conventional gravitational venous drainage (GVD) in cardiac surgery. However, the literature reports conflicting results between..

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Abstract Background Goal-directed perfusion (GDP) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) commonly targets indexed oxygen delivery (DO2i), yet fixed delivery thresholds may ignore patient-specific metabolic demand. The oxygen extraction ratio (O2ER) integrates..

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Abstract Background Although delivering less oxygen is associated with acute kidney injury, little is known about its association with long-term mortality and how the association may be modified by transfusion...

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Abstract Background and clinical significance. Penetrating cardiothoracic wounds require prompt treatment in order to decrease mortality and morbidity. Surgical therapy, aimed at bleeding control and removal of damaged tissue, varies widely..

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Abstract In extracorporeal life support and perfusion, progress has rarely followed the neat, linear hierarchy of evidence promoted by traditional evidence-based medicine. The randomized controlled trial (RCT) remains the proclaimed..

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Abstract Introduction: The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is necessary during the repair of most congenital heart disease (CHD). The surface area of the CPB circuit and the volume of..

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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) plays a crucial role in cardiac surgery, with the pump being a key component affecting both hemolysis and thrombosis. Centrifugal levitating pumps (CP) have demonstrated..

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Abstract Real-time, quantitative biosensing within extracorporeal perfusion (ECP) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems is key to advancing this life-support technology beyond the hospital setting to emergency care. Measuring and..

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Abstract Introduction Intra-operative hypotension is common during cardiopulmonary bypass and may contribute to tissue hypoxia. Tissue hypoxia has been linked to the development of postoperative kidney and brain injury. Vasopressors..

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Abstract Objectives Maintaining a nadir oxygen delivery ≥ 280 mL/min/m2 during cardiopulmonary bypass is a pillar of the goal-directed perfusion strategy in cardiac surgery. However, there are patients who develop a..

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Abstract Objective To explore the factors affecting patient outcomes in pulmonary artery thromboendarterectomy (PTE) under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support and to provide a reference..

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Abstract Managing severe  (AS) alongside complex  (CAD) in frail patients is challenging. A 79-year-old female with resting dyspnea was diagnosed with severe AS and CAD. While  (CABG) was the appropriate treatment for CAD,..

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Abstract Background Pulsatile perfusion is a developing technique that attempts to mimic the natural pulsatile flow of blood during cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP). Purpose This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted..