Abstract OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the relationship between the duration of pre-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) mechanical ventilation and mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients undergoing venovenous ECMO. DESIGN: Retrospective..
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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a life-saving mechanical support in patients with cardiogenic shock. There are great variations in the reported rates of neurological complications and associated..
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Abstract Background Intravenous calcium is frequently administered in cardiac surgery patients to improve hemodynamics. Objectives To assess safety and efficacy of intravenous calcium administration in this population. Methods We conducted..
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Abstract Mitral regurgitation (MR) in lung transplant (LTx) recipients is a rare but complex cardiopulmonary phenomenon. The overlap between symptoms of MR and post-LTx complications, such as primary graft dysfunction,..
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Abstract Objectives: To report on 5-year survival, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and occupational status of patients with respiratory or cardiac failure, who were supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)...
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Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of end-stage heart failure coupled with limited donor organs creates a critical need for novel strategies in heart transplantation. Donation after circulatory death offers a..
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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication following cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This is partly attributable to crystalloid-based priming solutions causing both hemolysis and loss..
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Abstract Objective To construct a nomogram prediction model for death in patients with cardiogenic shock after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) weaning. Methods Totally 210 patients with cardiogenic shock treated with..
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Abstract Advances in cardiovascular disease prevention are often hailed as one of the major public health accomplishments of the past 50 years. The progress achieved is rooted in efforts challenging..
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Abstract Objectives Maintaining a nadir oxygen delivery ≥ 280 mL/min/m2 during cardiopulmonary bypass is a pillar of the goal-directed perfusion strategy in cardiac surgery. However, there are patients who develop a..
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Abstract Background: The use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) has revolutionized the management of cardiogenic shock (CS). However, standardized readiness-to-explant criteria for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) have not been..
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Abstract Objective To explore the factors affecting patient outcomes in pulmonary artery thromboendarterectomy (PTE) under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support and to provide a reference..
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Scientific Explanation of Tetralogy of Fallot With Pulmonary Atresia and the Therapeutic Role of Dr. Sam Zeraatian-Nejad Davani 1. Introduction to the Disease: Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Tetralogy of Fallot..
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Abstract Lightning strike injuries have a high mortality rate and frequently result in immediate cardiac arrest. Although extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, its role..
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Abstract Objectives Maintaining a nadir oxygen delivery ≥ 280 mL/min/m2 during cardiopulmonary bypass is a pillar of the goal-directed perfusion strategy in cardiac surgery. However, there are patients who develop a..
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Abstract Objectives Minimal invasive Extracorporeal Circulation (MiECC) and Hybrid System (HS) have been introduced to potentially reduce the inflammatory response compared to conventional Cardiopulmonary Bypass (cCPB). The HS combines elements..
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Abstract As survival among patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) continues to improve, the population of adults with CHD (ACHD) is rapidly growing. These patients often present with complex anatomy,..
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Abstract Background Although extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has shown promise for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (CA), limited data exist regarding its application in cases involving severe primary blast lung injury..
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Abstract Objective Postoperative cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmias are significant complications following cardiac surgery, frequently resulting in increased mortality, longer hospital stays, higher healthcare costs, and diminished patient quality of life...
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Abstract Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) plays a central role in pediatric cardiac surgery, yet standardized quality indicators (QIs) specific to pediatric practice remain underutilized across institutions. Methods A comprehensive review..
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Abstract To evaluate a novel anticoagulation strategy in an extracorporeal circuit, we introduce a device that induces local hypothermia as blood flows through the circuit. Using a pig model, we..
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Abstract Background/Objectives: Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is increasingly utilized for the management of acute decompensated heart failure (HF) and cardiogenic shock (CS). The primary goals of MCS are to restore systemic..
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Abstract Thrombosis and inflammation represent major challenges limiting the functionality of asymmetric poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) (PMP) hollow fiber membranes in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems. Moreover, the interplay between these two pathological..
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Abstract How are clinicians to preserve core clinical skills in an era of algorithmic assistance? As artificial intelligence (AI) assumes a growing role in clinical practice, concern is mounting that..
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Abstract Introduction Current extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) monitoring methods for circuit obstructions have limitations. In this study, we test the hypothesis that changes in flow in a pre-existing shunt tubing..
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Abstract Background Neurological complications significantly contributed to mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) supported by venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). Early fluctuations in arterial partial pressure..
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Abstract Vilobelimab, a first-in-class, human–mouse chimeric immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) kappa monoclonal antibody, targets human complement component 5a (C5a) in plasma. Unlike upstream complement inhibitors, vilobelimab does not inhibit the generation..
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Abstract Background The COVID-19 Pandemic challenged the healthcare system worldwide, but its effect on outcomes of cardiac arrest (CA) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use are understudied. We examined trends..
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Abstract Purpose Postoperative bleeding is a major concern in pediatric cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The comparative utility of viscoelastic testing and central laboratory assays for predicting bleeding risk..
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Abstract Introduction Patients who undergo cardiac surgery have a high risk of significant blood loss and anemia. While allogeneic red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are effective, they are associated with..
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