Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) is one of the most critical advancements in cardiac surgery. It allows the surgical team to operate on a non-beating heart by temporarily taking over the functions..
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Abstract Introduction Acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a lethal emergency. However, even with instant surgical repair, early mortality is up to 20%. ATAAD complicated by coronary artery..
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Abstract Objectives Following cardiac surgery, patients often require ventilatory support during transport to the intensive care unit (ICU). Manual ventilation using a bag valve mask (BVM) is commonly employed; however,..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES The goal was to report the outcomes and determine the effectiveness of a comprehensive organ protection strategy in total arch replacement. METHODS A total of 350 patients who..
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Abstract Background: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves administering 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure to enhance oxygen delivery to tissues. Initially developed for decompression sickness, HBOT..
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Abstract Background and objectives Venous-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a pivotal means for rapid cardiopulmonary support, yet it may result in lower limb ischemia. This study aims to explore..
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Abstract Objective The clinical importance of individualized blood pressure management in optimizing cerebral perfusion during cardiac surgery has been well established. However, consensus on blood pressure goals is lacking. The..
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Abstract Objectives Severe perioperative bleeding occurs in over 30 % of patients on ticagrelor undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (i-CABG) before completing the recommended 3-day washout. Intraoperative ticagrelor removal with..
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Abstract Objectives: Previous studies have demonstrated an association between transfusion and increased organ dysfunction. We sought to determine the association between transfusion of blood components (red blood cell [RBC], plasma, platelet,..
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Abstract Almost a quarter of a millennium after the discovery of an acidic substance in sour milk by Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele and more than 100 years after the..
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Abstract Objectives Our objective was to explore the effects of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) on the pharmacokinetics of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride via vitro and in vivo experiments Design A single-center animal..
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Comprehensive surgical technique for the neonatal and infant Ross Konno procedure – technical pearls
Abstract The Ross Konno procedure is a technically demanding operation in neonates and infants, particularly in small babies and those with significant aortic annular and left ventricular outflow tract hypoplasia...
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is commonly used for critically ill patients and associated with high rates of kidney injury and mortality. This study aimed to assess the impact of..
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Abstract Background Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapies are increasingly used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. Despite growing awareness of potentially increased risk of pulmonary..
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Abstract Objectives To investigate copeptin levels during the full perioperative course in open, adult cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Design Prospective cohort study. Setting A single-center study conducted in..
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Abstract Analyzing cardiac pulse waveforms offers valuable insights into heart health and cardiovascular disease risk, although obtaining the more informative measurements from the central aorta remains challenging due to their..
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Abstract This is a man in his late 70s with a history of myocardial infarction and congenital factor XI (FXI) deficiency, who underwent urgent coronary artery bypass surgery for coronary..
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Abstract Background: del Nido cardioplegia (dNC) solution is widely used in pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery. In 2014, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) changed from Mee cardioplegic solution to..
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Abstract Importance The phenomenon of a weekend effect refers to a higher potential for adverse outcomes in patients receiving care over the weekend. Few prior studies have comprehensively investigated the effects of postoperative..
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Abstract The study Women in cardiac surgery: A global workforce analysis by Izumi et al. [1] provides important insights into women’s representation in the field of cardiac surgery worldwide and offers a useful benchmark..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES The study’s aim was to investigate the outcomes and risk factors for mortality in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection receiving concomitant venoarterial extracorporeal membrane..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Postoperative anemia is a common complication after cardiac surgery, often persisting for months and substantially affecting patient recovery. Despite its prevalence, optimal treatment strategies are lacking. We aimed..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can act as a bridge to recovery in both pre- and postoperative patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA). However, literature on its..
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Abstract Cardioplegic arrest and cardiopulmonary bypass (CP/CPB) are known to engender microvascular dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. These effects are significantly varied by patient comorbidities including diabetes and hypertension...
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Abstract Background Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most effective treatments for improving the quality of life in patients with severe coronary artery disease. However, these patients..
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Abstract Brain injury is still a serious complication after cardiac surgery. Gaseous microemboli (GME) are known to contribute to both short and longer-term brain injury after cardiac surgery. Hypobaric and..
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Abstract Following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery, patients may experience vasoplegic or vasogenic shock syndrome. This condition has a variable incidence, reaching up to 44% in high-risk patients, with mortality rates..
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Abstract Objective This study aimed to assess the safety and potential efficacy of high-dose inhaled nitric oxide therapy for the prevention of postoperative pneumonia in cardiac surgery patients Methods A..
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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is a critical therapeutic intervention that is commonly used in the management of paediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). This procedure..
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Abstract Background Casualties of military conflicts suffer a multitude of injuries, and recent research has documented a significant number develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The present study undertakes a..
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