Abstract Purpose The goal is to develop a cardiovascular virtual patient database (VPD) combining physiological and demographic data to provide the foundation for future applications in medical diagnostics, decision-making, credibility..
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Abstract Background Drowning can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is associated with high mortality and poses substantial clinical management challenges. Ultra-protective ventilation strategy combined with veno-venous extracorporeal..
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Abstract Background Although sedation is commonly used in patients undergoing venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO), the use of volatile anesthetics is less frequent, and there is limited data on..
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Abstract Background This study was conducted to determine national trends and effect of cannulation and cerebral/brain perfusion (CP) strategies on outcomes during acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) surgery. Methods..
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Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is a potentially lifesaving yet resource-intensive organ support option for patients with very severe respiratory failure refractory to optimized conventional management. Mortality remains..
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Abstract Background The Emergency Bypass System (EBS, Terumo Corporation) and Permanent Life Support (PLS, MAQUET Cardiopulmonary GmbH) platforms differ in pump design and surface coating, which may influence hemocompatibility. This study..
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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides life support for patients with refractory cardiac or respiratory failure. The complexity of ECMO management and associated mortality necessitates high-accuracy clinical decision-making systems...
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Abstract Objectives We sought to evaluate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use for low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) after congenital heart surgery. Our primary aims were (1) to compare hospital mortality..
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Abstract Introduction Donation after circulatory death (DCD) has re-emerged as a means of expanding the donor heart pool. Current clinical practice relies mainly on direct procurement followed by normothermic machine..
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Abstract Hemolysis evaluation is central to the safety assessment of blood pumps and extracorporeal circulatory support, yet clinically relevant hemolysis continues to occur despite widespread use of standardized in vitro..
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Abstract Extracorporeal life support has become a widely integrated tool in treating refractor cardiopulmonary failure. Under normal physiologic conditions, arterial blood flow is inherently pulsatile, and cyclic shear stress plays..
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Abstract Progress in aortic arch surgery has paralleled advances in cerebral protection. Since DeBakey’s first successful arch repair, neurologic complications have remained a major determinant of outcomes. The evolution of..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become an increasingly vital intervention for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure, significantly improving short-term survival rates. However, there is growing recognition of..
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Abstract Background Despite advancements in management strategies, patients with refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) have high mortality. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly utilized as temporary mechanical support in these..
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Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping adult cardiac surgery, enabling more accurate diagnostics, personalized risk assessment, advanced surgical planning, and proactive postoperative care. Preoperatively, deep-learning interpretation of ECGs, automated..
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Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) remains a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is crucial for surgical repair but is associated with systemic inflammation..
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Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is increasingly used to rescue patients with refractory respiratory failure, cardiogenic shock and/or cardiac arrest. Acute brain injury during ECLS is common and associated with..
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Abstract Background Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in patients who undergo cardiac surgery presents unique diagnostic and management challenges due to universal perioperative heparin exposure, postoperative platelet kinetics, and the high prevalence..
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Abstract Background Post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) remains one of the most lethal complications of cardiac surgery, with high in-hospital mortality despite major improvements in operative techniques, and intensive care management...
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports patients with end-stage heart and lung disease awaiting transplantation. In pulmonary hypertension, veno-arterial ECMO (VA-ECMO) is common but linked to vascular complications and limited..
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Abstract Background The study aimed to identify the patient-related and procedure-related factors independently associated with the development of device-associated health care-associated infections (DA-HAIs) in cardiac intensive care unit (CICU), specifically..
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Abstract Background In adult patients receiving veno-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO), cardiovascular performance plays a critical role in determining oxygen delivery, organ perfusion and safe titration of extracorporeal support...
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Abstract The respiratory exchange ratio (RER), defined as the ratio of carbon dioxide (CO2) production to oxygen (O2) consumption, may be a non-invasive and continuously measurable alternative to lactate for..
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Abstract Background Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair is associated with significant risks of blood loss and organ ischemia. This study evaluates the efficacy of a novel, modified Extracorporeal Circulation (mECC)..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an established life support technique for refractory acute cardiorespiratory failure in children and adult patients. However, ECMO support is provided only by specialized..
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Abstract Background Traumatic major limb amputations require urgent intervention to prevent irreversible tissue necrosis and life-threatening systemic complications due to warm ischemia. We aim to demonstrate the efficacy of extracorporeal..
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Abstract Background Prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) after major cardiac surgery is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare utilization. Objectives To determine independent perioperative predictors of PMV and assess its..
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Abstract Objectives Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential to cardiac surgery but is associated with organ injury from non-physiological perfusion. Goal-directed perfusion (GDP) has emerged as a physiology-based strategy to optimize..
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Abstract Background Refractory end-stage lung failure may benefit from extracorporeal life support (ECLS) as a bridge to lung transplantation. Venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is indicated in patients who..
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Abstract Objectives Although hyperthermic perfusion (arterial outlet temperature >37°C) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with acute kidney injury (AKI), the impact of body temperature at the time of separation..
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