Abstract Data on factor XIII (FXIII) activity in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are scarce. In this prospective, observational, single-centre study, we determined the rate of acquired FXIII deficiency..
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Abstract Background: Postcardiotomy shock, often necessitates advanced mechanical circulatory support. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and the Impella 5.5 device are crucial for hemodynamic stabilization. This study evaluates the efficacy and..
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Abstract Mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSDs) have revolutionized the management of advanced heart failure and critical cardiopulmonary conditions. These devices, categorized into temporary and long-term systems, provide crucial circulatory and..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) improves survival for patients experiencing refractory cardiac arrest but is often associated with severe ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). Hydrogen gas (H2) has demonstrated promising preclinical..
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Abstract Critically acute and ill and Obstetrical patients constitute a unique clinical population with a high mortality rate. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is gradually being used in obstetrical acute and..
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Abstract Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) assessments in blood pumps (BPs) typically rely on constant boundary conditions, despite the dynamic nature of the cardiovascular system. Consensus on CFD methodologies for simulating..
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Abstract Delayed sternal closure (DSC) is a technique used in complex cardiac surgery (CCS) and is associated with an increased risk of surgical site infection (SSI). SSI increases hospital stay..
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Abstract Objective This scoping review aimed to examine current literature on the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in paediatric patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). It assessed existing evidence,..
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Abstract This retrospective cohort study evaluates the validity of the Renal Angina Index (RAI) in predicting acute kidney injury (AKI) in 272 patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. The..
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Abstract Peristaltic pumps are commonly used in medical applications like cardiopulmonary bypass and drug infusion due to their minimal contact with bio-fluids and precise flow control. However, these pumps generate..
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Abstract Objectives Although CO₂ insufflation play an established role in open-heart surgery, its optimal application in minimally invasive cardiac procedures remains unclear. This study systematically compared continuous versus single CO₂..
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Abstract Objective Patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation undergoing ipsilateral cannulation may develop distal limb ischemia. We postulate 2 clinical questions: (1) Would contralateral cannulation have a lower distal limb..
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Abstract Objective To compare mortality and organ injury associated with intraoperative hyperoxia and normoxia in cardiac surgery patients. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Setting Tertiary..
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Abstract Cannulae with multi-staged side holes (SHs) for venous drainage are widely used for performing extracorporeal circulation. Various types of catheters are used worldwide; however, data on the flow performance..
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Abstract Background Outcomes of postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are well studied, but preoperative ECMO bridging is less studied. This single-center review evaluates outcomes of patients supported with ECMO as..
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Abstract Background: Infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) frequently undergo surgery during their first year of life. Infants undergoing CHD surgery experience systemic inflammation and haemodilution that can deplete circulating..
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Abstract Background: End-stage heart failure remains a major global health challenge with high mortality. While heart transplantation is the gold-standard treatment, the scarcity of donor hearts necessitates alternative therapies. Left..
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Abstract Purpose Fibrinogen is widely used in cardiac surgery. Still, reported associations between plasma fibrinogen level and chest tube drainage are weak. The results of trials on fibrinogen supplementation are..
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Abstract Background Neuroprotection during aortic arch surgery often involves hypothermia and the use of adjunctive cerebral perfusion. While antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) is favored for extended hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA),..
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Abstract To our knowledge, no previous reports have described the use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) in patients wearing a halo vest. We present a case in which..
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Abstract Background Immediate initiation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has not demonstrated benefit in individuals diagnosed with cardiogenic shock based on the presence of hypotension. The relationship between other hemodynamic..
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Abstract INTRODUCTION: Patent ductus arteriosus in adults is rare, and is commonly recommended to be closed due to the possibility of cardiac complications. Patent ductus arteriosus closure has been often performed..
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Abstract Mobilization of patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)—especially with femoral cannulas—presents unique challenges. This single-center retrospective cohort study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of mobilizing these..
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Prevalence and Predictors of 3 Vital Outcomes After Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Abstract Background Predictors of death resulting from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) withdrawal, in-hospital death after ECMO liberation, and survival to hospital discharge have been evaluated incompletely, despite the prognostic insight..
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Abstract Cardiovascular collapse and arrest in the periprocedural setting and intensive care unit differ from arrests in other contexts (such as out-of-hospital or hospital ward) because clinicians almost always witness..
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Abstract Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO₂R) prevents intubation and facilitates extubation in patients with hypercapnic respiratory failure. However, low-flow systems increase shear stress and need full anticoagulation, increasing the risk..
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Abstract Objective: To characterize the variability in venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) candidacy decision-making processes across international Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) member institutions. Design: An international survey study of..
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Abstract Background Evidence on prophylactic venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with complex high-risk coronary artery lesions is limited. Objectives The authors aimed..
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Abstract This referral center’s prospective inception-cohort study from 1989 to 2000 (Era 1) and 2000 to 2022 (Era 2) included 232 consecutive children having neonatal respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)...
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Abstract Pumping blood through an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit in critically ill patients inevitably leads to a pathophysiological response characterized by platelet and procoagulant activation, fibrin deposition, and immunomodulation. This..
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