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Abstract Objectives:  Blood lactate concentration ([Lac]b) reflects the balance among production, clearance (Cl[Lac]), and volume of distribution. We have observed dramatic improvement in [Lac]b in critically ill patients after starting support..

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Abstract Since the 18th century, bedside rounds have been a fundamental component of clinical care, serving as a setting where clinical information is gathered, processed and shared. This tradition highlights the..

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1. Introduction Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a chronic, inherited blood disorder resulting from a single point mutation in the β-globin gene. This mutation leads to the production of hemoglobin..

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In modern cardiac surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) plays a life-saving role. It allows the heart to be stopped safely while the body is perfused with oxygenated blood. However, it’s a..

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Abstract Purpose This study examined the pressure drop across several LV vent catheters commonly used in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery to identify optimal vent catheters for different flows that..

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Abstract This study focuses on the fluid dynamics of a blood pump used in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In ECMO, the patient's blood is pumped through a circuit composed of..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Current preoperative counselling in neonatal cardiac surgery is mainly focused on the primary procedure. However, other factors must be considered when evaluating the surgical risk of a neonate...

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Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

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Abstract Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may lead to many postoperative complications. However, many complications cannot be predicted in time using the current clinical methods, or the prediction is..

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Abstract Objectives Antithrombin (AT) deficiency is considered the primary cause of heparin resistance (HR); however, some patients with HR have normal AT activity (AT-independent HR). Supplementation with concentrated human AT..

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Abstract To evaluate the impact of hospital-acquired infections ( HAIs ) on the prognosis of neonates treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and analyzing related prognostic indicators, we conducted a..

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Abstract The femoral vein is frequently used for central venous access during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Accidental cannulation of the ascending lumbar vein (ALV) during ECMO has rarely been reported...

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an important rescue strategy for neonates with severe cardiorespiratory failure, yet its role in the management of hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains subject to debate...

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Abstract Background A systemic inflammatory response can contribute to poor outcomes in an advanced stage of cardiogenic shock (CS). We investigated the efficacy of extracorporeal endotoxin and cytokine adsorption using..

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Abstract Microbiome analysis using metagenomics next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is rarely performed in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Patient body sites were swabbed within 72 hours of ECMO cannulation and..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an established therapy that supports a patient in respiratory or cardiopulmonary failure to recovery, transplant, or durable mechanical support. Prompt referral by the..

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Abstract BACKGROUND Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is a lifesaving intervention for severe respiratory failure; however, its effectiveness depends on accurate cannulation-patients with anatomical variations present with significant challenges..

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Abstract Purpose review  To discuss the hemodynamic monitoring techniques to quantify cardiac output, to assess the adequacy of perfusion, and to evaluate cardiac as well as pump preload and fluid..

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Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to measure the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) after aortic arch surgery with hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA), compare it to cardiac surgeries not requiring HCA, and..

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Abstract Background Immediate initiation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has not demonstrated benefit in individuals diagnosed with cardiogenic shock based on the presence of hypotension. The relationship between other hemodynamic..

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Abstract Midazolam is a commonly used sedative for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). However, its long context-sensitive half-life is of concern. Remimazolam may be a suitable alternative. This study..

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Abstract Importance  Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery is a common and serious complication. Protein loading appears nephroprotective; thus, continuous hyperoncotic albumin infusion may impact AKI following high-risk cardiac surgery...

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Abstract Solutions to reduce the need for systemic anticoagulation during extracorporeal life support would improve safety and utility. The study objective was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a..

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Abstract BACKGROUND Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a life-support technology widely used in surgery. Review articles reflect research advances in a certain topic or field within a certain period of time...

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Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery in infants often triggers a severe inflammatory response. The role of biomarkers in predicting clinical outcomes in this group of patients has been debated in the..

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Abstract Objective To investigate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on neurologic outcomes in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) Design Retrospective observational study Setting Single center Participants Adults Interventions..

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Bilateral Robotic Lung Transplant as well as lung Procurement and usage of EVLPD for the borderline Donor     Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani,Attending Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery and Head of..

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Chères Consœurs, Chers Confrères, Cher(e)s Ami(e)s, Les 4 et 5 décembre 2025 se tiendra à Bordeaux la 13e édition des Journées Consensus, Actualités et Perspectives en Suppléance d’Organes (CAPSO). Devenu..

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Topic: Pre hospital ECPR & role of perfusionist