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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Abstract Introduction The use of (ECMO) in the management of severe (ARDS) has been well established in recent years, , , but the ongoing (COVID-19) pandemic has presented new limitations in knowledge and has complicated the..
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Abstract Superhydrophobic biological fluid-repellent surfaces (SBFRSs) have attracted great attention in the treatment of blood and urine-related diseases because of their unique wettability and compatibility, which creates a new path..
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Abstract Objective: Postoperative delirium (POD) is common after cardiac surgery. We have previously identified plasma sodium concentration and the volume of infused fluids during surgery as possible risk factors. Both..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Postoperative use of platelet function testing to rule out microvascular bleeding due to platelet dysfunction after cardiac surgery still lacks strong reference data and reliable cutoff values, yielding..
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