Abstract Sodium bicarbonate has been used in the treatment of different pathologies, such as hyperkalemia, cardiac arrest, tricyclic antidepressant toxicity, aspirin toxicity, acute acidosis, lactic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis, rhabdomyolysis, and..
Lire la suiteAbstract Introduction: Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection (f/TAAD) is a genetic disease defined by disturbance in encoding the major proteins in the smooth muscle cells (SMC) contractile filaments..
Lire la suiteAbstract Under the revised UNOS heart allocation system, waitlist and post-transplant outcomes among patients bridged to transplant with VA-ECMO (BTT-ECMO) have improved. However, it remains largely unknown if these early..
Lire la suiteAbstract Cardiogenic shock is a complex and diverse pathological condition characterized by reduced myocardial contractility. The goal of treatment of cardiogenic shock is to improve abnormal hemodynamics and maintain adequate..
Lire la suiteAbstract Background: Nurses play a vital role in caring for patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe respiratory or cardiac failure. However, this area of nursing practice presents unique..
Lire la suiteAbstract Membrane oxygenator failure remains a concern for perfusion teams. Successful outcomes for this low-frequency, high-risk intervention are predicated on having written institutional protocols for both the oxygenator change-out procedure..
Lire la suiteAbstract Study objective To evaluate the associations between high and low intraoperative time-weighted average mean arterial pressures before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass on postoperative delirium. Design Single center retrospective..
Lire la suiteAbstract Introduction The efficacy and outcomes of on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remain uncertain, especially in Latin America. Our study aims to explore survival and shortand mid-term..
Lire la suite3rd Annual Pediatric Perfusion Retreat 2025 Time & Location Oct 03, 2025, 3:00 PM MDT – Oct 04, 2025, 7:00 PM MDT Aurora, 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045,..
Lire la suiteAbstract Examining end-of-life care considerations within an Islamic context, the discussion delves into the intricate nuances surrounding ECMO patients. Drawing from Quranic teachings and Hadith principles, it underscores the sanctity..
Lire la suiteAbstract In cardiac surgery, as with many endeavors, there is a point to which science can take you, and then art—namely observation, hands-on skill, craft, imagination, and mental imputation—must take..
Lire la suiteThe first in a series of 4 webinars within Fundamentals in Congenital Heart Disease, where our experts will cover 12 modules aligned with EBCTS examinations.
Lire la suiteJoin us as we design a better future for patient outcomes at the 39th EACTS Annual Meeting – the world’s largest meeting of the cardiothoracic surgical community. Connect with global..
Lire la suiteAbstract Purpose: The selection and intensity of respiratory support for ARDS are guided by PaO 2/FiO2 . However, ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) is linked to respiratory mechanics and ventilator settings...
Lire la suiteAbstract Aim: We investigated in a single-center retrospective study early outcomes of intermittent warm blood and cold crystalloid St. Thomas cardioplegia in patients referred to CABG due to acute coronary..
Lire la suiteAbstract Introduction The haemodynamic effects veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) remain inadequately understood. We investigated invasive left ventricular (LV) haemodynamics in patients who underwent treatment with an intensive care strategy..
Lire la suiteAbstract Up to 50% of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) experience hemodynamic instability and approximately 70% of patients who die of PE experience an accelerated cascade of symptoms within the..
Lire la suiteAbstract While writing this editorial, we learned that Professor Luciano Gattinoni—a giant in our field—had passed away. “Giant” seems an inadequate descriptor for a physician-scientist whose profound insights have fundamentally..
Lire la suiteAbstract Introduction Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is a treatment for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), often due to acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, the long-term impact of prehospital ECPR on..
Lire la suiteAbstract Background Delirium is one of the most common neurological complications after cardiac surgery. The purpose of our study was to assess the relationship between perioperative blood pressure variability (BPV)..
Lire la suiteAbstract Open-lung ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in patients undergoing heart transplantation (HTx) is a potential strategy to mitigate postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We utilized an ovine HTx..
Lire la suiteAbstract Objectives To retrospectively assess the incidence and severity of perioperative protamine reactions in adult patients with documented history of fish allergy. Design Retrospective observational study. Setting Large academic tertiary..
Lire la suiteAbstract Background No previous research has specifically investigated the relationship between postoperative glycemic variability (GV) and acute kidney disease (AKD) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. In this study, several methods..
Lire la suiteAbstract Background/Objectives: The optimal choice of cardioplegia solution in minimally invasive cardiac surgeries (MICS) remains debated, as prolonged myocardial protection is essential to avoid interruptions to the surgical flow, which..
Lire la suiteAbstract Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are one of the most common congenital malformations and often require heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Children undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB are especially..
Lire la suiteAbstract Background: Various mechanisms leading to early hyperlactataemia post-cardiac surgery have been postulated. Specifically, in the paediatric population, benign early hyperlactataemia may be associated with crystalloid priming in the cardiopulmonary..
Lire la suiteAbstract Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) causes a systemic inflammatory response that can worsen patient outcomes. Off-pump surgery has been associated with a reduced inflammatory response...
Lire la suiteAbstract Objective This study was designed to investigate the distribution of nadir oxygen delivery (DO2), mean DO2, and area under ideal DO2 (AUiDO2) among categorized age groups of pediatric patients and..
Lire la suiteAbstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication among patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during paediatric cardiac surgery. Plasma-free haemoglobin (PFH) produced by haemolysis during CPB contributes to..
Lire la suiteAbstract Objective We sought to explore the linear or nonlinear relationship between preoperative iron metabolism and acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery (CSA-AKI) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods Patients who..
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