Abstract The Obesity Paradox in Patients in Need of ECMO
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Abstract , also known as Additive manufacturing (AM), has emerged as a transformative technology with applications across various industries, including the medical sector. This review paper provides an overview of..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Our goal was to evaluate the outcome of valve-sparing root replacement (VSRR) and to compare the outcomes to those of patients having composite valve–graft conduit aortic root replacement..
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Abstract Objective Despite inherent comorbidities, obese cardiac surgical patients paradoxically had shown lower morbidity and mortality, although the nature of this association is still unclear. Thus, the authors intended in..
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Abstract Introduction Adult and pediatric ECMO procedures have been increasingly established as conventional life-saving modalities in critical care services across the world. Since 2017, a multidisciplinary team of program advisors..
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Abstract Surgeons continuously work to ensure that their patients receive safe, timely and high-quality care, often in challenging circumstances. The strive for excellence may often manifest itself in the surgeons’..
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Abstract Objectives Viscoelastic assays, such as rotational (ROTEM), are used increasingly in cardiac surgery to guide transfusion decisions. After separation from (CPB), achieving rapidly is the main goal before chest closure. The authors hypothesized..
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Abstract Introduction: The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP; also known as a heart-lung machine) in newborns with complex congenital heart defects may result in brain damage. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessments..
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Abstract Pathophysiology There are two types of HIT, depending on the absence or presence of an immune mediation. Type 1 is a non-immune-mediated direct activation of platelets by heparin that..
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Abstract Background The aim of this retrospective observational study was to explore the early predictive parameters for maximum amplitude in the kaolin with heparinase (HKH) assay (MAHKH) of TEG6s Platelet Mapping..
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Abstract Objectives Since 2013, heater-cooler unit (HCU) associated infections linked to a global outbreak have been described. These infections were characterised by high morbidity and mortality due to delayed diagnosis, as..
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Abstract Cardiac surgery is one of the highest-risk procedures, usually involving cardiopulmonary bypass and commonly inducing endothelial injury that contributes to the development of perioperative and postoperative organ dysfunction. Substantial..
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Abstract Introduction Cytokine adsorption using the CytoSorb® adsorber has been proposed in various clinical settings including sepsis, ARDS, hyperinflammatory syndromes, cardiac surgery or recovery after cardiac arrest. The aim of..
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Abstract Cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with postoperative renal dysfunction, one of the most common complications of this surgical cohort. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with..
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Abstract Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between surgeons’ leadership style and team behavior in the hybrid operating room through video coding. Secondly, possible fluctuations possible fluctuations in leadership styles and team..
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Abstract The dawn of cardioprotection by infarct size reduction originated from the idea to favourably alter the oxygen demand–supply balance of the ischaemic/infarcting myocardium by reducing the contractile determinants of..
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Abstract Objective: Analysis of the prevalence and risk factors for weaning failure from venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) in patients with severe acute respiratory insufficiency. Design: Single-center retrospective observational study. Setting: Sixteen beds medical ICU at the University..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: This narrative review article seeks to highlight the effects of citrate on physiology during massive transfusion of the bleeding patient. DATA SOURCES: A limited library of curated articles..
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Abstract Over a million cardiac operations are performed annually. Most surgeries use cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to operate on a non-beating heart in a bloodless environment while maintaining systemic perfusion and..
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Abstract Albumin, which is a 65-kDa liver-synthesized protein, accounts for nearly 50% of total plasma protein and contributes to approximately 80% of intravascular oncotic pressure. Albumin helps maintain microvascular integrity,..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Older patients with preoperative cognitive impairment are at risk for increased postoperative complications after noncardiac surgery. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the association between preoperative..
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Abstract Impaired cerebral autoregulation (CA) can cause negative outcomes in neurological conditions. Real-time CA monitoring can predict and thereby help prevent postoperative complications for neurosurgery patients, especially those suffering from..
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Abstract The ability to provide antegrade cerebral and systemic perfusion simultaneously may negate the requirement for any prolonged period of circulatory arrest during complex aortic arch reconstruction procedures, depending on..
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Abstract Background Intraoperative hypofibrinogenemia is a major factor associated with increased postoperative blood loss in adult cardiac surgery. However, previous pediatric studies on this topic did not sufficiently adjust for..
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Abstract Background Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac surgery patients is multifactorial and associated with low oxygen delivery (DO2) during cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods Cardiac surgical patients undergoing full cardiopulmonary..
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Abstract Background: Cell-derived microparticles (MPs) as membrane vesicles are procoagulant. They play a role in surgical hemostasis. In this study, the correlations between the circulating level of cell-derived MPs and..
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Abstract ABO blood group has been shown to be a major determinant of plasma von Willebrand factor (vWF) levels. O blood group is associated with the lowest vWF levels and..
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Abstract Aim: In current practice, fast-track protocols are gaining importance in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. For this purpose, besides different application techniques, biomarkers are frequently examined in the peri-operative period...
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Abstract Introduction Due to a national policy change in the management of unused platelet units from September 2018, there was a drastic increase in the number of platelet units wasted..
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Abstract Background Bleeding and thrombosis induce major morbidity and mortality in patients under extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO). Circuit changes can be performed for oxygenation membrane thrombosis but are not recommended..
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