Abstract Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of congenital heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric patients, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. Aim: To determine..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) with in paediatric population is rare and subsequent anticoagulation management is challenging. Bivalirudin is a viable alternative to heparin for anticoagulating paediatric patients with..
Read MoreAbstract Objective To investigate the association of Tau protein levels with postoperative evidence of neural injury following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric cardiac surgery patients. Methods One hundred forty-four consecutive..
Read MoreAbstract Hyperoxia in pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass patients is associated with adverse effects, including reoxygenation injury, increased mortality, heightened inflammatory response, and cerebral injury. Although prior research has demonstrated a correlation..
Read MoreAbstract Background:Infants with CHD who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass surgery are at risk of impaired growth and neurodevelopment. However, few studies have thoroughly investigated the risk factors for growth and neurodevelopmental..
Read MoreAbstract Background Children with congenital heart disease are at risk for poor neurodevelopment. The gut microbiome may influence neurodevelopmental outcomes through the gut-brain axis. This study investigated the association of..
Read MoreAbstract Background Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a frequent post-operative complication following cardiac surgery in the clinical setting. Iron metabolism disorders are a key cause of kidney injury during the..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Neonates with complex congenital heart disease (CHD), in particular newborns with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) or transposition of the great arteries (TGA), may show brain pathologies and..
Read MoreLVAD Implantation in Pediatric Population inflow from LV and outflow to Ascending Aorta. LVAD Implantation in the Pediatric Population By Sam Zeraatiannejaddavani, MD ⸻ A —..
Read MoreAbstract Background Children with heart disease and cardiopulmonary failure may be supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for stabilization before cardiac surgery. This study describes their epidemiology and outcomes. Methods..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: To derive and externally validate supervised machine learning (ML) models predictive of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI). Design: Retrospective cohort analysis. Setting: Multicenter (4), cardiac surgical centers..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To compare the effects of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) versus volatile anesthesia on systemic inflammation and early postoperative cognitive recovery in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Background Platelet transfusions are frequently given to preterm neonates. However, observational and randomized studies have reported higher morbidity and mortality associated with increased numbers of transfusions. We hypothesized that..
Read MoreComparing fluid dynamics of newborn and adult centrifugal pumps in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures
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..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Heparin is usually added to infant cardiopulmonary bypass circuit primes. Ultrafiltration is often used to minimise prime volume before commencing bypass. The extent of heparin removal from bypass..
Read MoreAbstract Objective This scoping review aimed to examine current literature on the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in paediatric patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). It assessed existing evidence,..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) frequently undergo surgery during their first year of life. Infants undergoing CHD surgery experience systemic inflammation and haemodilution that can deplete circulating..
Read MoreScientific Explanation of Tetralogy of Fallot With Pulmonary Atresia and the Therapeutic Role of Dr. Sam Zeraatian-Nejad Davani 1. Introduction to the Disease: Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Tetralogy of Fallot..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) plays a central role in pediatric cardiac surgery, yet standardized quality indicators (QIs) specific to pediatric practice remain underutilized across institutions. Methods A comprehensive review..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose Postoperative bleeding is a major concern in pediatric cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The comparative utility of viscoelastic testing and central laboratory assays for predicting bleeding risk..
Read MoreAbstract Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPreC) has been regarded as a promising strategy to reduce ischemia-reperfusion injury to the heart and other organs caused by cardiopulmonary bypass. While RIPreC has demonstrated..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Neonatal aortic arch surgery is associated with neurological morbidity of varying severity which is detected and potentially limited through neuroprotective strategies. We conducted a survey of healthcare professionals..
Read MoreAbstract Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is defined by an insufficient cardiac output to meet metabolic demands, leading to tissue hypoperfusion and potential organ dysfunction. Although it affects up to 42%..
Read MoreAbstract Objective This study evaluated thrombus formation and its impact on outcomes in neonates and early infants undergoing congenital heart surgery. Methods Neonates and early infants (≤90 days) undergoing congenital..
Read MoreAbstract Background Mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) approximates 30 %. Both severe lung hypoplasia and other anomalies contribute to demise regardless of repair and/or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We..
Read MoreAbstract Background Maintaining optimal anesthetic depth during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric patients is challenging due to altered physiology and unreliable conventional monitoring. Entropy, a processed electroencephalogram metric, offers a..
Read MoreAbstract Background Open cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) triggers a systemic inflammatory response that significantly affects clinical outcomes. However, the dynamics and specific roles of cytokine release after CPB..
Read MoreAbstract Background Health-related (HRQL) is an important outcome measure in . We aimed to determine HRQL of children who underwent complex cardiac surgery at age ≤6 weeks with follow-up at age 4-5..
Read MoreAbstract Background: The applicability of four major traditional in-hospital mortality models in the Chinese setting is unclear due to disease spectrum and population heterogeneity. This study aimed to test the..
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