This retrospective pilot study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of hemadsorption (HA) with CytoSorb (CytoSorbents Corporation, Monmouth Junction, NJ) on changes in inflammatory markers in patients undergoing aortic surgery...
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Abstract Coagulation Factor XII (fXII), the Hageman factor, is a procoagulant 80kDa glycoprotein with a plasma concentration of about 40 µg/mL (approximately 500 nmol/L). Plasma fXII is mainly synthesized in..
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Abstract Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is an immunologic disorder that causes a state of hypercoagulability that can result in recurrent venous and arterial thromboses. Patients who experience APS may develop cardiac..
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Abstract This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms of a higher versus lower blood pressure target during..
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Abstract The medical use of oxygen has been widely and frequently proposed for patients, especially those under critical care; however, its benefit and drawbacks remain controversial for certain conditions. The..
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Abstract The development of standards and guidelines by professional societies offers clinicians guidance toward providing evidence-based care. The ultimate goals of standards and guidelines are to standardize care and improve..
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Abstract Objective When patients deteriorate after decannulation from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a second run of extracorporeal support may be considered. However, repeat cannulation can be difficult and poor outcomes..
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Abstract Dose adjustment of unfractionated heparin (UFH) anticoagulation is an important factor to reduce hemorrhagic events. High doses of heparin can be monitored by Activated Clotting Time (ACT). Because of..
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Abstract Many measures have been proposed for myocardial protection in pediatric congenital heart surgeries, but little data is available for China. This study investigates myocardial protection strategies in pediatric cardiopulmonary..
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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a strong mechanical circulatory device for patients with hemodynamic deterioration due to cardiogenic shock, but its drawback is an increase in left ventricular..
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Abstract A 34-year-old African American man was brought to the trauma resuscitation area with 2 gunshot wounds to his right anterior chest below his clavicle and his left back. On..
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Abstract Early iterations of the Norwood procedure used aortic cross-clamping, myocardial arrest, and, sometimes, deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. The resulting hypothermia and prolonged ischemia caused frequent cardiac, neurologic, renal, and..
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Abstract Continuous all-region perfusion has the potential to reduce total body ischemia during the Norwood procedure. This technique involves placing cannulas in the innominate artery, descending aorta, and native aortic..
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Abstract Objective Optimal oxygen management during cardiac surgery has not been established, and studies on the effects of perioperative hyperoxia on postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) are scarce. The association..
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Abstract Objective Conventional ultrafiltration (CUF) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) serves to hemoconcentrate blood volume to avoid allogeneic blood transfusions. Previous studies have determined CUF volumes as a continuous variable are..
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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass is a specialized technique requiring high technical skills and generic competencies. Methods The Virtual Perfusionist is a 3-dimensional serious game for training nurses in cardiopulmonary bypass..
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Abstract Objective To compare immediate postoperative results in patients receiving heparin-albumin-coated and non-coated circuits. Methods A total of 241 patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery were divided into two groups: those..
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Abstract Objective To investigate the safety and cost-effectiveness of preoperative cannulation and conventional approach techniques. Methods Sixty-one patients who underwent redo open cardiac procedures between September 2015 and November 2018..
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A Retrospective Cohort Study Purpose The purpose of our study was to investigate the association between cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) duration and the incidence of pressure injuries (PIs) in patients undergoing..
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Abstract Objective The impact of staff turnover during cardiac procedures is unknown. Accurate inventory of sharps (needles/blades) requires attention by surgical teams, and sharp count errors result in delays, can..
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Summary There is equipoise regarding the use of prothrombin complex concentrate vs. fresh frozen plasma in bleeding patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We performed a pilot randomised controlled trial to determine..
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Abstract Background Cardiac valve replacement (CVR) is currently the main surgical treatment for patients with valvular heart diseases (VHD). Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is one of the most serious complications..
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Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) occurs in up to 40%~60% of paediatric patients and increases postoperative morbidity and mortality. A goal-directed perfusion (GDP) strategy aimed at maintaining..
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Patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support frequently develop renal failure requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT). RRT may be performed via a dialysis catheter based approach or via the ECMO..
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