Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of cardiopulmonary support associated with improved survival in severe respiratory failure and refractory cardiac arrest. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is highly specialized and..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an effective measure for saving the lives of critically ill patients. Prompt identification of the risk factors for mortality among patients receiving ECMO and..
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Abstract Objectives The present study was designed to investigate the equivalence of two target activated clotting time (ACT) values with regard to packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion in patients..
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Abstract Cardiac arrest outcomes remain historically poor with survival to hospital discharge less than 2.2% in the UK (). Refractory cardiac arrest is characterized by a persistent loss of circulation..
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Abstract Background Vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS) has been previously utilized as one of the predictors in open heart procedures postoperatively, but its association with poor outcomes in patients who underwent coronary..
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Abstract To determine the optimal perfusion volume for the celiac artery (CA) and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) in a porcine model. Fifteen Yorkshire pigs (46.7 ± 5.2 kg) underwent selective CA and..
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Abstract Cardiovascular disease is responsible for of all deaths in Europe. Decades of research and investment have achieved impressive declines in overall cardiovascular disease mortality, yet this progress hides a persistent..
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Abstract Normothermic regional perfusion during controlled donation after circulatory death has emerged as a means to increase the number and viability of organs available for transplant. Because normothermic regional perfusion..
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Abstract Objectives The platelet trigger at which to transfuse platelets to prevent bleeding complications in patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is unclear. We aimed to elucidate the association..
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Abstract Background Hyperlactatemia and acute kidney injury (AKI) represent significant perioperative complications in cardiac surgery. This study investigated their relationship by analyzing multiple lactate parameters during on-pump cardiac procedures. Methods..
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Abstract Background (ECMO) may be used to support critically ill patients before . The relationship between preoperative venoarterial and venovenous ECMO and their relationship with indications remain poorly elucidated. Methods This study..
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Abstract Background The identification, triage, and management of cardiogenic shock (CS) are complex and resource intensive, particularly given the recent surge in the use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS)..
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Abstract Aortic malperfusion occurs in a significant percentage of patients with acute , and causes , the clinical entity defined by end organ , in 10–33% of patients. Malperfusion syndrome can be rapidly..
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Abstract PurposeThe Modified Glasgow Prognostic Score is an inflammation-based index utilizing C-reactive protein and albumin levels. It has been investigated in various diseases such as cancer, heart failure, and myocardial..
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Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) that requires heart surgery is common. Severe postoperative pulmonary hypertension (PH) occurs in 2% of cardiac procedures and is associated with high morbidity and..
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Abstract Objectives After cardiac surgery, long aortic clamping times and extracorporeal circulation times are associated with worse outcomes. This study compares hemodynamic performance, myocardial metabolism, and ultrastructural preservation in rat..
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Abstract Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is a strategy of postmortem reperfusion with warm oxygenated blood of a portion of the body applied in donors undergoing circulatory determination of death (DCDDs)...
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Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation by nonsurgeon intensivists (critical care medicine intensivists [CCM]) compared with cardiothoracic surgeons (CTS). Design: Retrospective,..
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Abstract Activation of the alternative complement pathway by artificial extracorporeal surfaces is relevant to several clinical applications such as cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), thoracic organ transplantation and hemodialysis...
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En-bloc Heart–Liver Procurement 1. Exposure and Preparation The procedure begins with a midline sternotomy extended into a midline laparotomy, allowing simultaneous access to both the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The..
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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 The challenging management of coagulation in cardiothoracic surgery requires a multifaceted approach. The use of pharmacological interventions such as tranexamic acid, heparin, and aprotinin minimizes bleeding but increases the..
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Abstract Blood compatibility, defined as a material’s ability to maintain blood flow without inducing coagulation or hemolysis, was investigated through surface roughness optimization in blood pump flow channels. This study..
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Abstract Background Postoperative infectious pneumonia (PIP) is a common and serious complication following cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve interventions, and thoracic oncologic procedures. It is associated..
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Abstract Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has revolutionized the treatment of severe aortic stenosis in high-risk patients, offering a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery. However, complications such as hemodynamic..
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Abstract Background Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is the preferred treatment for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Crystalloid priming solutions cause hemodilution..
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Abstract Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the major leading cause of death. Medical literature shows an association between CVDs and depressive symptoms, anxiety, low social support, and optimism. Also, cardiac..
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Abstract Intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) is a blood conservation technique utilized in major surgery, yet its application in oncologic procedures remains debated. Concerns persist about the theoretical risk of metastasis..
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Abstract Thrombosis in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit components remains a challenge. Besides blood state and surface properties, flow plays a critical role in hemostasis. In this work, we aimed..
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Abstract There are limited data on the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) patients. We analyzed the use of ECMO in high-risk PE patients (defined..
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