Abstract Background:Infants with CHD who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass surgery are at risk of impaired growth and neurodevelopment. However, few studies have thoroughly investigated the risk factors for growth and neurodevelopmental..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: Vasoplegia is a common complication of cardiac surgery that uses cardiopulmonary bypass and contributes to morbidity and mortality, yet a consensus definition does not exist. The objective of..
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Abstract Cold-stored platelets were abandoned in the 1960s after demonstration of an increased clearance in vivo due to an irreversible activated phenotype. Difficulties in storage, logistics, and the increased requirement..
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Abstract Baseline cerebral regional oxygen saturation (rSO₂) measured with the INVOS 5100C near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) device has been reported to correlate primarily with preoperative B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and hemoglobin..
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Abstract Objective: To compare the effects of intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) and preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) on postoperative coagulation and platelet function in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, and to..
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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) affects 40–50% of cardiac surgery patients and is closely linked to renal medullary hypoxia. Although urinary oxygen partial pressure (PuO2) offers real-time insight into renal..
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Abstract Background This study aimed to develop a data-driven prediction model for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) at the end of surgery using machine learning (ML) algorithms. Methods We..
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Abstract Background Simulation-based education (SBE) improves learner competence, patient safety and workforce readiness. Yet, existing frameworks such as INACSL and ASPiH provide limited guidance on developing sustainable, institution-wide strategies, particularly..
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Abstract Importance Platelet transfusion is critical in managing major bleeding, but access to liquid-stored platelets is limited by their 5- to 7-day shelf life. Cryopreserved platelets last up to 2 years..
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Abstract Background Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) carries a high risk of bleeding and allogeneic blood transfusions, both associated with poor outcomes. We assessed perioperative transfusions and factors associated with..
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Abstract Optimized Extracorporeal Perfusion Strategy: A New Concept Early heart-lung machines were mechanically simple, with rudimentary monitoring capabilities, and caused pronounced physiological disturbances due to large priming volumes and uncoated..
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Abstract Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) remains the curative surgical option for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a condition requiring precise cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) management to balance cerebral protection, myocardial preservation, and..
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Abstract Purpose: Cryoprecipitate has been covered by Japanese national health insurance since 2020 for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-induced hypofibrinogenemia. This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of in-house cryoprecipitate use in patients..
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Abstract Background/Objectives: Whether a remote history of SARS-CoV-2 infection independently affects early haemodynamic stability after elective cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains uncertain. We evaluated whether prior COVID-19 (>7 weeks before surgery)..
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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant complication following cardiac surgery, affecting 20% to 30% of patients and contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Cardiac surgery–associated AKI (CSA-AKI) is..
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Abstract Cardiac surgery poses specific challenges in fluid management. The role of albumin administration during cardiac surgery has long been controversial. Although it has theoretical advantages, it is expensive and..
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Abstract Background Elevated central venous pressure during cardiac surgery can lead to increased renal venous pressure, subsequently resulting in renal insufficiency. However, there is a lack of animal models available..
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Abstract This narrative review summarizes current evidence on the role of aminothiols as biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). CABG is accompanied by profound..
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Abstract Background Children with congenital heart disease are at risk for poor neurodevelopment. The gut microbiome may influence neurodevelopmental outcomes through the gut-brain axis. This study investigated the association of..
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Abstract Separation from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a critical phase of cardiac surgery, particularly in patients with pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. Milrinone, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, is often used..
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Abstract Introduction Vacuum-assisted venous drainage (VAVD) has been proposed as a better alternative option than conventional gravitational venous drainage (GVD) in cardiac surgery. However, the literature reports conflicting results between..
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Abstract Background Postoperative bleeding is a major concern in cardiac surgery, often leading to significant transfusion requirements. Despite this high transfusion demand, the use of postoperative autologous blood transfusion (PABT)..
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Abstract Objectives Cardiac surgical training in today's day and age faces significant challenges, including declining operative volumes, increasing case complexity, transcatheter interventions, and shorter training programmes, amongst others. Although it..
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Abstract Background Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a frequent post-operative complication following cardiac surgery in the clinical setting. Iron metabolism disorders are a key cause of kidney injury during the..
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Abstract Sweep gas nitric oxide (sNO) is emerging as an adjunctive therapy, which may have positive impacts on thrombosis and inflammation during ECMO treatment. sNO is administered to the gas..
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Abstract Objectives Neonates with complex congenital heart disease (CHD), in particular newborns with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) or transposition of the great arteries (TGA), may show brain pathologies and..
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Abstract Cancer surgery accounts for a substantial proportion of allogeneic blood use. As demographic changes lead to a growing number of oncologic procedures, transfusion demands are increasing, while blood supply..
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Time & Location Oct 09, 2026, 3:00 PM – Oct 10, 2026, 4:30 PM Atlanta, 2220 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA
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Abstract Many of us have looked at the dying trauma patient and wondered: why can’t we do better? The pathology is often deceptively simple—either there’s not enough circulating blood volume or a..
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Abstract Assessment of readiness for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) weaning relies on hemodynamic and metabolic parameters of cardiac and respiratory functions. Lactate clearance, inotropic support, and echocardiographic criteria,..
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