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Preoperative endothelial dysfunction for the prediction of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass: a pilot study based…

Abstract Background Up to 42% of patients develop acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to describe the relationship between preoperative microcirculatory function and..

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Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury in Neonates Undergoing the Norwood Operation: Retrospective Analysis of the Multicenter Neonatal and Pediatric Heart…

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) is associated with adverse outcomes. Single-center studies suggest that the prevalence of CS-AKI is high after the Norwood procedure, or stage 1..

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Cardiopulmonary bypass associated acute kidney injury: better understanding and better prevention

Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a common technique in cardiac surgery but is associated with acute kidney injury (AKI), which carries considerable morbidity and mortality. In this review, we explore..

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Increased platelet to red blood cell transfusion ratio associated with acute kidney injury in children with life-threatening bleeding

Abstract Introduction Transfusion may increase the risk of organ failure through immunomodulatory effects. The primary objective of this study was to assess for patient or transfusion-related factors that are independently..

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Perioperative acetaminophen is associated with reduced acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery

Abstract Background Cardiac surgery–associated  (AKI) is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. Evidence suggests an association between perioperative  administration and decreased incidence of postoperative AKI in  cardiac surgery patients; however, an effect..

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Is ultrafiltration volume a predictor of postoperative acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass?

Abstract Introduction: Intraoperative ultrafiltration (UF) is a procedure used during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to reduce haemodilution and prevent excessive blood transfusion. However, the effect of UF volume on acute kidney injury..

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Perf Web 99

Exploring CPB Physiology & IABP Applications: Essential Insights for Perfusionists   Mastering Z-BUF in Hyperkalemia. My Near Misses.   Integration of the PrismaFlex CRRT machine into your CMO circuit  ..

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Effect of Glutamine Administration After Cardiac Surgery on Kidney Damage in Patients at High Risk for Acute Kidney Injury: A…

Abstract BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication after cardiac surgery and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, no specific treatment options are available, emphasizing the..

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Creatinine Reduction Ratio Is a Prognostic Factor for Acute Kidney Injury following Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Single-Center Retrospective…

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery is a common complication that can lead to death. We previously reported that the creatinine reduction ratio (CRR) serves as a useful..

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Incorporating intraoperative blood pressure time-series variables to assist in prediction of acute kidney injury after type a acute aortic dissection…

Abstract Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication after the repair of Type A acute aortic dissection (TA-AAD). However, previous models have failed to account for the..

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Urinary Collectrin as Promising Biomarker for Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background: Early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) is crucial for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes after cardiac surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of urinary..

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Furosemide Responsiveness Predicts Acute Kidney Injury Progression After Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background As patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) progress to a higher stage, the risk for poor outcomes dramatically rises. Early identification of patients at high risk for AKI..

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Relationship between difference of preoperative and cardiopulmonary bypass mean arterial pressure, and acute kidney injury in cardiac surgical patients undergoing…

Abstract Background Modifiable and non-modifiable factors contribute to development and progression of acute kidney injury (AKI) during cardiac surgery. We hypothesized that, the difference between preoperative mean arterial pressure (MAP)..

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Can Inflammation Indices Preoperatively Predict Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery?

Abstract Background: Coronary artery disease is a condition characterized by atherosclerosis and inflammation in the vessel wall. In patient undergoing surgery, a systemic inflammatory-like condition occurs in the postoperative period..

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Acute kidney injury during extracorporeal life support in cardiogenic shock: Does flow matter?

Abstract Background This study examines the role of extracorporeal life support flow in the development of acute kidney injury in cardiogenic shock. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of 465..

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Acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery

Abstract Purpose of review  Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are at high risk to develop cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) postoperatively. CS-AKI is associated with an increased risk for persistent..

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Predicting pediatric cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury using machine learning

Abstract Background Prediction of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) in pediatric patients is crucial to improve outcomes and guide clinical decision-making. This study aimed to develop a supervised machine..

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A Decrease in Effective Renal Perfusion Pressure Is Associated With Increased Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), renal perfusion indices, and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac patients. Methods: In a prospective cohort..

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Cardiac surgery-Associated acute kidney injury - A narrative review

Abstract Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI) is a serious complication seen in approximately 20–30% of cardiac surgery patients. The underlying pathophysiology is complex, often involving both patient- and procedure..

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Machine learning for dynamic and early prediction of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery

Abstract Objective  after cardiac surgery increases morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis relies on  or increased serum creatinine, which develop 48 to 72 hours after injury. We hypothesized machine learning incorporating preoperative, operative, and  data..

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Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery: Prediction, Prevention, and Management

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in cardiac surgery patients, with a reported incidence of 20 to 30%. The development of AKI is associated with worse short-..

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Association of intraoperative cerebral and somatic tissue oxygen saturation with postoperative acute kidney injury in adult patients undergoing multiple valve…

Abstract Background The association between tissue oxygenation with postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in adult patients undergoing multiple valve surgery has not been specifically studied. Methods In this prospective exploratory..

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Prevention of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis of non-pharmacological interventions

Abstract Background Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) is frequent. While two network meta-analyses assessed the impact of pharmacological interventions to prevent CSA-AKI, none focused on non-pharmacological interventions. We aim..

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CytoSorb® in Combination with CRRT in A Patient Suffering from Septic Shock, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Acute Kidney…

This case reports on an 53-year-old female patient who was admitted to the hospital with an 8 day history of fever and chills, loose stools, vomiting, severe weakness, and reduced..

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Indexed oxygen delivery during pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass is a modifiable risk factor for postoperative acute kidney injury

Abstract Background: Acute kidney injury after pediatric cardiac surgery is a common complication with few established modifiable risk factors. We sought to characterize whether indexed oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass..

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Association Between Thrombin–Antithrombin Complex and Acute Kidney Injury After Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study

Abstract Vascular endothelial damage may activate hypercoagulation and contribute to the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). This study aimed to investigate whether early alteration in coagulation was associated with..

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Effect of Albumin Usage during Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Historical Cohort Study

Abstract Introduction:  Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery is a common and serious postoperative complication and is associated with an increased risk of mortality, morbidity, length of hospital stay,..

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Adult Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: Joint Consensus Report

Abstract Objectives  (AKI) is increasingly recognized as a source of poor patient outcomes after cardiac surgery. The purpose of the present report is to provide perioperative teams with expert recommendations..

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