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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Aims Academic achievement of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) has not been comprehensively studied across the entire CHD severity spectrum. Methods and results Through nationwide registries, we identified..

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Abstract Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare and severe malformation that can lead to life-threatening postnatal physiological challenges which may require lifesaving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, sometimes more..

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Abstract Background Young patients may survive accidental deep hypothermia with prolonged asystolic circulatory arrest because of protective effects of cold. Case Summary An 8-year-old boy fell through pond ice and..

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Abstract Background Delayed sternal closure (DSC) is a well-established management strategy following complex congenital cardiac surgery that is used to mitigate postoperative hemodynamic and respiratory instability. It is mostly used..

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Abstract Background There is geographic disparity in the provision of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (PCHD) services; Africa accounts for only 1% of global cardiothoracic surgical capacity. Methods We conducted..

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Abstract To investigate the feasibility of regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) monitoring for preventing acute lung injury (ALI)/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in infants undergoing ventricular..

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Abstract Background: The gold standard for treatment of patients with end-stage heart failure remains . Time spent on the active waiting list, notably for  patients, contributes to alarmingly high mortality. Donation after..

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Abstract Objective To describe cardiac arrest during anesthesia care provided by a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist in patients with congenital heart disease and identify predictors of outcome. Design Retrospective chart review...

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Abstract Purpose Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an advanced resuscitation therapy for cardiopulmonary arrest refractory to standard CPR. ECPR treatment recommendations are not supported by strong evidence, and institutional criteria..

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Abstract This study aimed to assess whether the proinflammatory markers procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), or interleukin 6 (IL-6) are associated with mortality in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)..

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Abstract Importance  Studies suggest that everolimus may reduce the risk of rejection, cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) after heart transplant. Everolimus use is controversial because..

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Abstract Nutritional support in pediatric patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is controversial. Although ECMO is increasingly used in pediatric intensive care units, there is no consensus on the..

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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) is a notably common complication in pediatrics, with an incidence rate ranging from 15 to 64%. This rate is significantly higher than..

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Abstract Introduction Bleeding and thrombosis are major causes of morbidity and mortality in pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), yet their evolving, time-dependent risks remain poorly defined. This study evaluated clinical..

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Abstract Extubation of select neonatal and pediatric patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may avoid ventilator-induced lung injury, decrease neurosedative exposure, and improve rehabilitation. A single-center retrospective cohort study..

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Abstract Background Cardiac allotransplantation is the optimal treatment for end-stage heart failure. However, organ supply remains the principal issue affecting patients. Pediatric patients present unique challenges resulting in long wait-list..

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Abstract Background Children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery are vulnerable to bleeding and often require transfusions. Pathogen-reduced (PR) platelets may reduce microbial contamination but are associated with decreased platelet count..

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Abstract Background: To investigate the factors that influence blood transfusions after neonatal cardiac surgery and their association with prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) to provide a basis for optimizing blood transfusion..

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Abstract The emergence of large language models (LLMs) opens new horizons to leverage, often unused, information in clinical text. Our study aims to capitalise on this new potential. Specifically, we..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) and dysnatremia following pediatric cardiac surgery are common conditions associated with worse outcomes. While the multifactorial etiology of AKI is well-known, the role of..

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Abstract Background To evaluate the effect and safety of modified ultrafiltration warming technology during pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis included 68 children (<1 year) who..

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Abstract Digital ischemia following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is a known complication with potential devastating long-term sequela. Onabotulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has been demonstrated to be effective for..

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Abstract Cardiac allotransplantation is warranted in children with end-stage heart failure or irreparable congenital heart disease. A dearth of organs for transplantation has contributed to long wait-list times and resultant..

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Abstract Background: Data is limited regarding the effects of supraphysiologic blood oxygen tension (hyperoxia) in patients requiring extracorporeal life support (ECLS). We sought to evaluate the association between hyperoxia and..

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Abstract Introduction This study aims to describe laboratory and clinical factors associated with thrombotic events during prolonged pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Methods A secondary analysis of a multi-center prospective study..

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Abstract Objectives To ascertain the dosage of bivalirudin in neonates and infants undergoing arterial switch operation on integrated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation–cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit. Design Pilot study. Setting A tertiary..

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Abstract Objectives:  Blood lactate concentration ([Lac]b) reflects the balance among production, clearance (Cl[Lac]), and volume of distribution. We have observed dramatic improvement in [Lac]b in critically ill patients after starting support..

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Abstract To evaluate the impact of hospital-acquired infections ( HAIs ) on the prognosis of neonates treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and analyzing related prognostic indicators, we conducted a..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an important rescue strategy for neonates with severe cardiorespiratory failure, yet its role in the management of hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains subject to debate...

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Acute kidney injury commonly complicates congenital heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, increasing morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate risk factors for postoperative acute kidney injury and..