Abstract Traditionally, the functional development, testing and verification of higher level automation, control and safety functions in extracorporeal circulations systems relies very much on the conduction of animal experiments. This..
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Abstract Background Selective aortic arch perfusion (SAAP) is a novel endovascular technique that combines thoracic aortic occlusion with extracorporeal perfusion of the brain and heart. SAAP may have a role..
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Abstract Fulminant myocarditis requiring peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has a high mortality rate. We investigated clinical outcomes of combined use of VA-ECMO and percutaneous left ventricular assist device..
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Abstract Background: Cerebral blood flow (CBF) is believed to be relatively constant within an upper and lower blood pressure limit. Different methods are available to monitor CBF autoregulation during surgery...
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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia After Cardiac Surgery—A Statewide Review of Health Care Utilization
Abstract Background Despite its severe consequences, clinical and economic impacts of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) after cardiac operations have not been well characterized. This study assessed statewide incidence, outcomes, and resource..
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Abstract Questions What is the effect of preoperative training (RMT) on the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after ? What is the effect of RMT on the duration of , postoperative length..
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Abstract Cardiac arrest is common and deadly, affecting up to 700 000 people in the United States annually. Advanced cardiac life support measures are commonly used to improve outcomes. This “2023..
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Abstract Background: Drainage cannulae extract blood from a patient during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO), a treatment that temporarily supports patients undergoing severe heart and/or lung dysfunction. Currently, the..
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Abstract Introduction: According to different authors, cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) incidence can be as high as 20–50%. This complication increases postoperative morbidity and mortality and impairs long-term kidney..
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Abstract Background: Impaired cerebral autoregulation (CA) is one of several proposed mechanisms of acute brain injury in patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The primary aim of this study..
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Abstract Aortic dissection type A is a life-threatening condition that frequently necessitates surgical intervention. This review focuses on central aortic cannulation, arch branch vessel (ABV) cannulation, and proximal arch cannulation..
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Abstract Objective To identify risk factors and develop a pretest scoring system to differentiate patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in the mechanical (MCS) population. The authors present a modified “4TMCS” scoring..
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Abstract The recent introduction of ChatGPT, an advanced, easy-to-use, and freely available artificial intelligence (AI) program, created new possibilities across many industries and professions including healthcare simulation. ChatGPT has the..
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Abstract Background No guidelines for administering and monitoring anticoagulants intraprocedurally are currently available in dogs, despite the prevalence of procedures necessitating systemic anticoagulation with heparin. Objectives To evaluate an activated..
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Abstract Purpose The integrity of the endothelial glycocalyx (EG), a critical player in vascular homeostasis, reportedly influences the outcomes of critically ill patients. We investigated the effect of 5% albumin,..
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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is associated with poor outcomes. The objective of this study was to apply a new machine learning..
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Abstract Background Intraoperative hypotension is a common side effect of general anaesthesia and might lead to inadequate organ perfusion. It is unclear to what extent hypotension during noncardiac surgery is..
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Abstract Objectives The literature supports the assertion that patients undergoing cardiac surgery who receive perioperative packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusions have increased associated mortality. The aim of the current..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal circulation auxiliary to open heart surgery is a common procedure used to treat heart diseases. However, the optimal transfusion strategy for patients undergoing this surgery remains a..
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Abstract Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a frequent medical emergency with low survival rates even after a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Growing evidence supports formation of dedicated teams..
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Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used for circulatory or pulmonary support not only in-hospital but also out-of-hospital. Small dimensions and a lightweight design are important, especially for out-of-hospital..
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Abstract We carried out a meta-analysis on the effect of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on cardiopulmonary function after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Four databases were searched for studies comparing CR..
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Abstract Background: The during (CPB) to improve Recovery in Infants with (NITRIC) trial, a 1320-patient, multicentre, , is aiming to improve survival free of ventilation after CPB by using nitric oxide delivered into the of the..
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Abstract Objective: Transcatheter aortic valve implant (TAVI) is the gold standard for the high-surgical-risk group of patients with aortic valve disease and it is an alternative to surgery in patients..
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Abstract Objectives We aimed to evaluate how the current working climate of surgery and burnout experienced by surgeons influences their spouses and significant others (SOs). Methods A 33-question well-being survey was developed..
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Abstract is a refractory disease caused by microbial invasion of the bone, leading to destruction of the . It is more common in children. Osteomyelitis requires long at high cost and is..
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Abstract Anemia and red blood cell transfusion are associated with adverse outcomes. Large randomized trials have demonstrated that restrictive transfusion strategies can safely reduce patient exposure to transfusion, forming a..
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Abstract Background: From 2013 onwards, a large outbreak of Mycobacterium chimaera (MC) invasive infection, which was correlated with the use of contaminated heater–cooler units (HCUs) during open chest surgery, was reported..
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