Abstract Membrane oxygenator failure during venovenous (V-V) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can lead to life-threatening hypoxia, high replacement costs, and may be associated with a hyperfibrinolytic state and bleeding. The current understanding..
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Abstract Refractory right ventricular failure has significant morbidity and mortality. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is indicated when medical interventions are deemed ineffective. However, it is still being determined if one configuration is better. We conducted..
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Abstract Background Valve reintervention after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) failure has not been studied in detail. Objectives The authors sought to determine outcomes of TAVR surgical explantation (TAVR-explant)..
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Abstract Background Anaemia and blood transfusion are two independent contributing factors to perioperative morbidity in cardiac surgery. While preoperative treatment of anaemia has been shown to improve outcomes, in real..
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Abstract Introduction Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) was introduced many years ago aiming to reduce the known complications of conventional on-pump coronary surgeries. Heparin is required during the procedures,..
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Abstract BACKGROUND Management of peri-operative bleeding is complex and involves multiple assessment tools and strategies to ensure optimal patient care with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality. These updated..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) has evolved over the last 2 decades. The aim of the study was to identify the impact of era and technical improvements..
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Abstract Background: Neurocognitive decline (NCD) is a common complication of cardiac surgery. Understanding risk factors helps surgeons counsel patients pre- and peri-operatively about risk, prevention, and treatment. Results: Eighty-four patients undergoing cardiac surgery utilizing..
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High- versus Low-Flow Extracorporeal Respiratory Support in Experimental Hypoxemic Acute Lung Injury
Abstract Rationale: In the EOLIA (ECMO to Rescue Lung Injury in Severe ARDS) trial, oxygenation was similar between intervention and conventional groups, whereas V˙V˙e was reduced in the intervention group. Comparable reductions in..
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Abstract Objective Packed during is known to be associated with . However, the association of the timing between transfusions in relation to discharge and 30-day postoperative outcomes has not been studied. The study..
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Abstract Objectives: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induces inflammatory homeostasis dysregulation, closely related to many postoperative adverse effects. Minimizing the systemic inflammatory response to CPB is imperative to improving cardiac surgery safety...
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Abstract Congenital heart defect (CHD) surgeries are performed with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and are complicated by several factors that affect the child’s brain. However, to date, the number of studies..
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Abstract Objective No recent prospective studies have analyzed the accuracy of standard coagulation tests and thromboelastography (TEG) to identify patients with excessive microvascular bleeding following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The aim..
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Abstract There is little understanding about what proportion of the target audience have read guidelines published through the traditional approach. The COVID-19 pandemic created a particularly difficult scenario for healthcare..
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Abstract Objectives To compare the safety and efficacy of del-Nido cardioplegia (DNC) with traditional 4:1 cold blood cardioplegia (CBC) in coronary artery bypass grafting and/or valve surgeries in elderly patients...
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Abstract Inherited and acquired coagulopathy are frequently associated with major bleeding in severe trauma, cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, and postpartum hemorrhage. Perioperative management is multifactorial and includes preoperative optimization..
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Abstract Background The high-quality evidence on managing COVID-19 patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support is insufficient. Furthermore, there is little consensus on allocating ECMO resources when scarce. The paucity..
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Abstract Objectives The benefit of using gelatin solution in cardiac surgery is still controversial. Previous data suggested adverse interactions of gelatin infusion with (AKI) or . The purpose of this study was..
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Abstract Objective Cognitive impairment is a common neurologic complication after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This study evaluated postoperative cognitive function to determine predictors of cognitive dysfunction, including intraoperative..
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Abstract Treatment recommendations for rewarming patients in severe accidental hypothermia with preserved spontaneous circulation have a weak evidence due to the absence of randomized clinical trials. We aimed to compare the outcomes..
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Abstract The aim of this experimantal study which is applied on rats, is to determine the differences on the clotting factors over the application of low and high intraabdominal pressure..
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Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to describe decisions about the escalation and withdrawal of treatment for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Summary Background Data: Interventions premised..
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Abstract The identification of individuals at risk for acute aortic disease, by virtue of its silent pathogenesis, is vital for patient outcome. However, ineffective screening methods hamper the efforts of..
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Abstract Although uncommon, oxygenator thrombosis in extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) devicesremains a potential reason for exchanging the circuit,the risk of thrombosis increases with the duration ofECMO therapy and with procoagulant..
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Abstract Various cohort studies, both retrospective and prospective, showed that low antithrombin levels after cardiac surgery (at the arrival in the intensive care unit and during the next days) were..
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Abstract Importance Peritoneal metastasis in patients with locally advanced colon cancer (T4 stage) is estimated to recur at a rate of approximately 25% at 3 years from surgical resection and is..
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Abstract Objectives: To investigate outcomes associated with conventional roller or centrifugal pumps during neonatal venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Our primary hypothesis is that in comparison with conventional roller-pump support, centrifugal pump use is..
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Abstract Patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often require prolonged periods of bed rest owing to the severity of their illness. Care is also required to maintain the position and..
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Abstract Background Pulsatile perfusion during extracorporeal circulation is a promising concept to improve perfusion of critical organs. Clinical benefits are limited by the amount of pulsatile energy provided by standard..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common complication in adults treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. We aimed to determine..
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