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Abstract Although surgical techniques and perioperative care have made significant advances, perioperative mortality in cardiac surgery remains relatively high. Single- or multiple-organ failure remains the leading cause of postoperative mortality...

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OBJECTIVES Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) management may potentially play a role in the development of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to explore this..

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Abstract Objectives Patients undergoing cardiac surgery often require , which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Patient blood management (PBM) strategies, including acute normovolemic  (ANH), have been implemented to minimize allogeneic..

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Abstract Background Burnout has gained increasing attention worldwide as a phenomenon that affects health care professionals. However, there is a lack of relevant research about its impact on practitioners in..

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Abstract Background: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an effective mechanical circulatory support for cardiac insufficiency following cardiac surgery especially cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation, which can quickly restore the perfusion..

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Abstract Background:   The so-called Low Cardiac Output Syndrome (LCOS) is one of the most common complications in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease undergoing corrective surgery. LCOS requires high..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: Vaso-inotropic agents are frequently used to prevent and/or treat low cardiac output syndrome in infants undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease. Due to the lack of comparative studies,..

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Abstract Background Adults undergoing heart surgery are particularly vulnerable to respiratory complications, including COVID‐19. Immunization can significantly reduce this risk; however, the effect of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on immunization status..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has revolutionized cardiac surgery but poses challenges such as hemodynamic instability and adverse clinical outcomes. Achieving optimal perfusion during CPB ensures adequate oxygen delivery to vital..

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Abstract Introduction There are several types of surface treatments (coatings) aimed at improving the biocompatibility of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit. Some coatings appear to require higher doses of heparin to..

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Abstract The two hypnotic agents currently used for the maintenance of general anesthesia during cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB) are propofol and sevoflurane. Propofol can be administered directly in the cardiotome of..

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Abstract Hemostatic disturbances after cardiac surgery can lead to excessive postoperative bleeding. Thromboelastography (TEG) was employed to evaluate perioperative coagulative alterations in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB),..

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Abstract Background Our previous showed that a blood management program in the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) department, reduced red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and complications, but assessing transfusion practice solely based..

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Abstract Targeted oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has received significant attention due to its influence on patient outcomes, especially in mitigating acute kidney injury. While it has gained popularity..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: Bleeding is a serious complication of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in neonates. Blood product transfusions are often needed to adequately restore hemostasis, but are associated with significant risks. Thus,..

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Abstract Purpose: Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) affects patient prognosis after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery, but its risk factors remain unclear. We investigated these risk factors and developed a nomogram..

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Abstract Beside the tremendous developments in cardiac surgical procedures, the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains the gold standard to perform cardiac surgery but is associated with detrimental effects (e.g...

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Abstract BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the effect of sitaxentan on renal microvascular perfusion via application of ultrasound microbubble contrast. METHODS: Male beagles were randomly divided into: Sham,..

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Abstract Objectives A conservative hemoglobin transfusion threshold is noninferior to a liberal threshold in cardiac surgery. However, red blood cell (RBC) transfusion remains common during cardiac surgery. The authors’ single-center,..

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Abstract The cardiac operating room (OR) is a high-risk, high-stakes environment inserted into a complex socio-technical healthcare system. During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), the most critical phase of cardiac surgery, the..

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Abstract Objectives del Nido cardioplegia is utilized for myocardial protection in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery; however, no standardized re-dosing protocol exists. We describe perfusion characteristics and clinical outcomes in..

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Abstract Purpose: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a nonphysiological procedure in which inflammatory reactions and oxidative stress are induced, hormones and hemodynamic parameters are affected, and circulation is maintained outside the body...

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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is frequently employed for cardiac surgery, and selecting a suitable priming fluid is a prerequisite for CPB. Currently, the commonly used priming fluids in clinics..

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Abstract Cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) provokes a systemic inflammatory response. This is mainly triggered by contact activation of blood by artificial surfaces of the extracorporeal circuit. Although often..

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Abstract Pulmonary arterial pressure (PAH) usually increases after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), but this normally does not affect weaning off CPB. Here we report a case of severe PAH in a..

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Abstract Surgical resection of obstructive tracheal tumors can be challenging to cardiothoracic surgeons and anesthesiologists. It is often difficult in these cases to maintain oxygenation by face mask ventilation during..

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Abstract Background: Systemic anticoagulation with heparin during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) should be neutralized by protamine administration to restore normal hemostasis. Our previous study showed the protamine-to-heparin ratio (P-to-H) of 1:1..

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Abstract Purpose Further studies are needed in line with the Enhanced Recovery for Cardiac Surgery (ERCS) protocols with a view to reducing anxiety and opioid use in cardiac surgery patients...

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Abstract Background: Infants < 10 kg undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may receive either fresh frozen plasma (FFP) or other solutions in the CPB priming volume. The existing..

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Abstract Background and aims:  Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) utilized for cardiac surgeries has been associated with significant mortality and adverse outcomes. The benefits of incorporating nitric oxide (NO) into the CPB..